2020 High School Visual Arts Exhibition

FL OR A

Academy Holy Names High School Visual Arts Virtual Exhibition

2020 1

“Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness.”

- Anni Albers

Cover Photography: Alison Perez ‘21 Layout: Sister Lisa Perkowski Photography: Melissa Lima, Sister Lisa, & Students Concept: Senior members of NAHS While we weren’t able to obtain an image of every single student work produced this year for this book, we’ve tried to feature as many student produced artworks as possible—including works made during virtal learning. Congratulations everyone on all your creative hard work! Love, Sister Lisa and Ms. Lima.

FLORA

Academy of the Holy Names High School Visual Arts Virtual Exhibition 2020

AP Studio Art & Design and Portfolio Honors Two - Dimensional and Three - Dimensional Design Honors Drawing & Painting Two - Dimensional Art I

21 25 35 37

CONTENTS

Ceramics & Sculpture

5

3

FACES & THIS MUST BE THE PLACE

Mary Cardillo

In my pieces, I photographed my friends as my subjects to incorporate my theme of identity. I wanted to photograph the people around me to capture their identities as they reflect onto my own identity. I took a contrasting perspective on the idea of identity by disrupting the focus on the subjects’ faces in order to create a sense of mystery and depth. I used Photoshop to incorporate layering photos, transforming photos to manipulate the size and orientation, and the smudge tool. In addition, on the first series of pictures I included the names of the subjects to reveal a hint into the identity of the person and use the text to create movement and repetition in the photos. I want the viewer to feel a sense of dreaminess and be drawn into the

As a senior, I wanted to create a set of photos reflecting the idea and feelings of home as my expressive intent. I included images from my childhood home, my current home, and places around Tampa. Home to me, is many places and it will be many places throughout my life. Earlier this year, I moved from my childhood home and I included images of that layered onto photos of my current home. Through this method, I want to reveal to the viewer the feeling of nostalgia as most people can relate to the feeling of moving out of their childhood home.

AP ART & PORTFOLIO

mystery of the photos as the identity of the subject is portrayed through the colors or actions of the pictures...

WORKS ‘Bella’ ‘Grace’ ‘Reflection’ ‘Georgia’ ‘Tessa’ ‘Daily Drive’ ‘Little Beauty’ ‘All the Same’ ‘Touch’

5

RỄ: UNCOVERING MY ROOTS

Katelyn Chau

The central idea of my concentration is the beauty of Vietnam, highlighting the exploration of my roots and what it means to be Vietnamese. Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated by the origin of my parents, who both emigrated from Vietnam; I grew up listening to their childhood stories and wondering what it was like to live there. Often known as the war-stricken country in the mid 1900s, Vietnam is much more than what it seems — it’s full of gorgeous scenery, fascinating history, lively culture, and bare lifestyles...

My investigation includes “snapshots” of people performing everyday tasks and close-ups of traditional foods to

Therefore, this is Re, Vietnamese for “roots.”

AP ART & PORTFOLIO

demonstrate the beauty and vibrancy of Vietnam, specifically looking into the “little things” that make it so special to me. The investigation evolves from simple observations of Vietnam to more complex ideas of my identity, helping me to reconnect with my family and our heritage...

WORKS Spicy Shrimp Soup. Acrylic on Canvas, 9x12.

Watch and Learn. Acrylic on Canvas, 10x8.

Soft & Savory Buns. Acrylic on Canvas, 6x6 Vietnam Streets. Acrylic on Canvas, 11x14.

Tropical Sweets. Acrylic on Canvas, 6x6.

The Floating Markets. Acrylic on Canvas, 11x14.

7

THE POWER OF PEOPLE

Kathia Guzman

When I first started my investigation, I was mainly focusing on the power of the youth—to inspire young people to make a great impact on the world. As my artistic world was widening through the implementation of graphic designing—I found that there were more evolutions to come when a peer of mine asked me why I was drawing young individuals who had an impact on the world as a whole, and not on MY world personally. This comment influenced me to deepen my investigation to focus on individuals—of all age ranges—that have inspired me to embrace who I am and not be afraid to stand up for what I think is right...

AP ART & PORTFOLIO

Although the other individuals in my investigation had made a significant impact on the youth, these last pieces hold a special place in my heart. These are individuals who revealed to me the importance of following your heart—and I want to share them with my audience. For when you follow your heart, it will make an even greater impact on your life than anything ever will.

WORKS Boyan Slatt The Power of Greta Survivors from Stoneman Douglas Shooting Yara Shahidi

9

THE ART OF TRAVEL

Leah Solomon

My investigation revolves around the overall beauty and happiness that traveling brings to a person. It consists of a series exploring watercolor and ink. I found the addition of vibrant colors and delicate clouds generated a sense of longing. I was fascinated by the art of traveling, how the experience can transform your emotions, and elicit a moving response...

AP ART & PORTFOLIO

WORKS Chicago. Watercolor and pen, 11 x 14 ½.

Chicago Night. Graphic design.

Eiffel Tower. Watercolor and pen, 13 ½ x 10.

Maine. Watercolor and pen, 14 x 22.

Cactus. Watercolor and pen, 15 x 11.

Dream car. Watercolor and pen, 12 x 17 ½.

11

EXTINCT & ENDANGERED

Sofia Montilla

My investigation is focused on the plights of endangered and extinct animals. In a time where the wellbeing of the environment is a big concern in everyone’s minds, I wanted to create pieces of art that reflected the importance of protecting our earth and the beautifully unique species we will lose if we do not...

At first, my expressive intent was to bring to light all of the forgotten species that have either been extinct or endangered.

To do that, I experimented using a medium I knew well, such as acrylic paint and charcoal, and mixed that with another medium, such as tissue paper, in order to physically bring out

Now, my investigation serves as a message to the viewer to care about the environment, to discover just how many species you may have not even heard about before are becoming scarce, and to come to terms with the reality of extinction.

AP ART & PORTFOLIO

characteristics of the animal in order to “bring it to life” despite being wiped out. However, as I continued my investigation, I began to focus more on the aspects as to why exactly the species were disappearing or have disappeared. This is when I began improving my technique in both drawing and painting, which then allowed me to explore my investigation with more detail and precision...

WORKS White Rhino. Acrylic, tissue paper, 18.9 x 14.8”.

Schomburgk’s Deer. Charcoal, acrylic, craft glue, 9.6 x 7.5”.

Piping Plover. Acrylic, salt, 19.8 x 8.7”.

Siberian Crane. Graphite, acrylic, wire, tacky glue, 13.6 x 8.1”.

Polar Bear. Graphite, acrylic, aluminum, 30.1 x 21.9”.

Pangolin. Graphite, paper scraps, 10.2 x 8.1”.

Endangered Meals Minis. Acrylic, each: 3 x 3”, all together: 6 x 6”.

Chinook Salmon. Acrylic, 10.7 x 8.1”.

13

WORKS Noelle. Graphite, 15 x 12”.

Lauren Bacall. Print and graphite, 10 x 8”.

Grandmother. Photoshop, print, graphite, and gold foil, 15 x 11”.

Nicole. Print, graphite, gold foil, 8 ½ x 14”.

MY IDENTITY

Nicole Stephan

I believe that my identity is composed of lessons that I have learned from various people, places, and situations. This year, I chose to express some of the essential parts of my life through my art while focusing on improving various techniques. With each piece, I faced a new challenge and was able to learn new skills that would improve the next piece. I explored the use of text in my backgrounds to express identity. The text is an excerpt from Lauren Bacall’s autobiography, Lauren Bacall

by Myself. At the beginning of her book, she wrote about her struggle in creating her own identity, and I felt like I was able to connect to her situation. Like Bacall, I am between looking up to people I am inspired by and creating my own inspiration...

My pieces were all digital works of art with my own photography from trips I have been on. I used my computer for Photoshop and an iPad for drawing. These works represent the positive and negative relationships between man-made, industrialized structures and nature.

AP ART & PORTFOLIO

Throughout my pieces I wanted to convey the idea of industrial pieces and architecture put somewhere they shouldn’t be within nature. I wanted to convey the idea of unnatural, man-made structures found in nature...

WORKS

INDUSTRIAL & NATURAL

Isabela Mocsari

NC woods & Street mix, digital imaging.

NYC River mix, digital imaging.

Maine & NYC mix, digital imaging.

15

MENTAL ILLNESS

Catherine Va ndeBrink

This year I wanted to focus on the realness behind mental illness. I used my sister as a subject for my photo series. My first few photos show the darkness that can come with struggling with a mental illness. The last few show you can overcome any situation and the happiness that can come along with it.

AP ART & PORTFOLIO

WORKS Alter ego, digital, 11x14.

Clouded mind, digital, 11x14.

Happy thoughts, digital, 11x14.

Mixed emotions, digital, 11x14.

Truly happy, digital, 11x14.

Truly happy 2, digital, 11x14.

17

SELF-QUESTIONING

Maddy Kurtz

My investigation revolves around the theme of self discovery and acknowledgment by exploring my own life and milestones as a focal point. I chose to base my investigation around myself because I found it to be the most effective way to express my artwork fully. I discovered that throughout my investigation that the most effective way to express my content was to consistently retain a physical human aspect to each design so that every design is meant to have a realistic aspect within it...

At the beginning of the year my intentional focus on my personal heartbreak; relationship, friendships, and family.

However, once I started by first piece it became clear that my

I explored the struggle I’ve had with coming to terms with my dyslexia and people attacking me for my different views. This new exploration of pain led me to further explore different types of suffering and struggles I’ve faced in my life. The last piece, a real life self portrait, fully brings the rest of my investigation together because it’s me bare of the suffering in my life, a blank canvas ready to face the world ahead of me.

AP ART & PORTFOLIO

investigation was much more than my personal suffering. This process was how I dealt with the pain within my personal life.

Piece 1 shows the effect holding on to pain has had on me, and how over time, letting go of the pain has lessened the weight it had over my life...

WORKS 1. Drip Pottery 2. Skyscrapers 3. Pushing Figures 4. Self Portrait 5. Footprints 6. Test Eyes 7. Box Eyes 8. Mirror Hands

19

3D ART III HONORS

1

2

3

4

5

8

6

2D & 3D HONORS

3D HONORS WORKS 1. Ava Oliva.

2. Madison Bissett.

3. Angelina Gonzalez.

4. Quemamu Reddick.

5. Angelina Gonzalez.

6. Ava Zaritsky.

7. Isabella Lee. 8. Ava Zaritsky.

7

21

2D ART III & PORTFOLIO HONORS

4

1

5

2 3

6

9

10

14

12

7

2D HONORS WORKS

8

11

1. Lola Accardi 2. Lola Accardi 3. Lola Accardi 4. Cecelia Williams 5. Morgan Johnson 6. Morgan Johnson 7. Cecelia Williams 8. Cecelia Williams 9. Madeline Rodriguez 10. Madeline Rodriguez 11. Madeline Rodriguez

2D & 3D HONORS

13

15

12. Madeline Rodriguez 13. Madeline Rodriguez 14. Lola Accardi 15. Lola Accardi

23

2D ART II

JILLIAN LEDWON

DRAWING & PAINTING

TEYAH YOUNES

EVA SCHILLINGER

25

2D ART II

SABRINA PEDREGAL

ALLIE PRAMBERGER

DRAWING & PAINTING

CATALINA GONZALEZ

27

DRAWING

1. Sarah Gonzalez 2. Katie Hughes 3. Alison Perez 4. Angelina Gonzalez 5. Marina Romer 6. Katia Huddleston 7. Audrey Smyth 8. Sarah Mounce Brooklyn Bull 9. Angelina Gonzalez 10. Christiana Carotenuto 11. Katia Huddleston 12. Miranda Gonzales 13. Natalia Fonseca 14. Mei Lin Maseman 15. Jane Ruppel 16. Mei Lin Maseman 17. Catie Curtis

5

1

8

6 9 2

3

18. Breanna VanderLeelie 19. Jane Ruppel 20. Isabela Mocsari 21. Brooklyn Bull 22. Halston Seton 23. Sarah Gonzalez 24. Sarah Gonzalez 25. Sarah Mounce 26. Katia Huddleston

4 7

10

12

14

17 18

23

20

15

11

21

19 13

16

22

25

26

29

DRAWING & PAINTING

24

4

1

2

PAINTING

1. Alyssa Sanchez 2. Julia Talbot 3. Mei Lin Maseman 4. Emma Coley 5. Alexa Groteke 6. Eleanna Benson 7. Maria Galvez 8. Brooklyn Bull 9. Ella Alvarez 10. Kaitlyn McHugh 11. Claire Rogan 12. Britton Byrd 13. Carolina Housel 14. Caroline Gomez 15. Halston Seton

5 3 8 6

DRAWING & PAINTING

15 10

13 12

7

14

9

11

31

2

6

3

1 PAINTING

1. Kaitlyn McHugh 2. Julia Talbot 3. Maria Galvez 4. Kaitlyn McHugh 5. Eleanna Benson 6. Maria Galvez 7. Carolina Housel 8. Emma Coley 9. Claire Rogan 10. Brooklyn Bull 11. Caroline Gomez 12. Alexa Groteke

13. Emma Coley 14. Britton Byrd 15. Brooklyn Bull 16. Julia Talbot 17. Alexa Groteke 18. Eleanna Benson 19. Caroline Gomez 20. Ella Alvarez 21. Carolina Housel

4

5

10

7

8

11

15 9

18

16 20

14 17

19

21

12

33

DRAWING & PAINTING

13

5

4

1 SCULPTURES 1. Anna Frisco.

2. Anna Frisco.

3. Madeleine Brooker.

4. Sarah Torres.

5. Madeleine Brooker.

6. Bianca DeQuesada.

2

3

6

5

SCULPTURE & CERAMICS

1

6

2

7

8 CERAMIC WORKS 1. Kathryn Mc Dowell.

2. Zandra Barnes.

3. Niliyah Coney.

4. Adriana Seise.

5. Bianca DeQuesada.

6. Sophia Pyne.

7. Audrey Boos.

8. Sydney Wills.

3

4

9

35

2D ART I SIGNIFICATION & PATTERN (from top left column) I. A. Hunter E. Martinez J. Potter

II. M. Daum J. Fonsing L. Simon

III. J. Pinder C. Hilsman A. Politz

IV. R. Hampton S. O’Connor

V. J. Yanez S. Girgenti G. Schnell

VI. K. Beil R. Finch S. Thomas B. Sayad

I. S. Girgenti E. Colquett II. A. Vitello C. Guevera C. Guevera L. Brown

2D ART I

III. S. O’Connor K. Rosenberger K. Link

2D ART I GRAPHITE & Studies in Abstraction

37

2D ART I SHAPE & VALUE (from top left column) I. S. D’Onofrio M. Horne A. Anderson M. Bernard

IV. W. Storm A. Judd C. Guevara E. Growcock

II. M. D’Angelo E. Colquett S. Swezey

V. P. McGuinn E. Tillack E. Cuva N. Varmah

III. R. Rubio M. Fairchild M. Mitchell R. Newton

VI. K. Merrill J. Saba K. McHugh S. Cassidy

VII. C. Halme A. Hunter A. Rodriguez J. Fonsing S. Thomas VIII. C. Patrick G. Martinez L. Brown H. LaurenceVijay

2D ART I CHARCOAL STILL LIFE (from top left column) I. C. Guevara A. Vitello C. Capaz N. Varmah II. A. Smith A. Moroney A. Polaszek E. Benson III. H. Ribinski K. McHugh O.Lucas S. Miranda

2D ART I 39

FIN.