Artist-In-Depth Interviews with
Exhibit Local Art
Carmel High Students
Plus Art
Recap
Cover by Karim Dwidari
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We have compiled this magazine to promote the works of the studentartists at Carmel High School. XHBTR Mag is here for YOU to exhibit student-made art. Whether it is photography, drawing, painting, jewelry making, or other works, we want to showcase it all. We hope as we release more issues we find students who have the same appreciation for art and would like to see more student art on campus.
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Grade 12
Spotlight Artist: Peyton Kelly
About Her Work
“The third piece, titled ‘Oh How Times Haven’t Changed’ features different televisions from different stages in time. The images on the screens are images from conflicts during those times, such as the bombing of Hiroshima, 9/11, and the current war in Ukraine. I wanted to show the evolution of time through the different T.V's but also show how we still have these catastrophic events.”
“The pieces with the camera and painting equipment are a part of a series called The Tools We Use. I thought it would be interesting to make art out of what we typically use to create art! I photographed the materials myself and created the collages digitally, which added a fun extra step when setting up backdrops and lighting to photograph the objects.”
“With my future work, I'd like to explore both light-hearted and difficult topics, as art can truly be one of the most powerful tools of communication!!”
Grade 12
Clare Cook
“My work focuses on portraits that emphasize the beauty that accompanies aging counteracting the impact of the media's standard of beauty being intertwined with youth. By showcasing the beauty in those who surround me, I hope to highlight the grace and value that accompanies aging.”
Tosin
Oladokun
@oso_imges
Grade 12
Q: What do you enjoy most about photography?
"I enjoy how freeing and independent I can be with it —it’s not confined by specific set of rules, I can be creative with it and represent the fact that I’m different shine through the lens."
Q: Do you stick to photography, or do you experiment with other mediums?
"At first, I was just into photography, but now that I’ve realized I can manipulate my photos digitally, I want to get more into digital and graphic art and maybe even try animating."
Q: What story do you try and tell with your photography?
"My main question is “how does exposure to diversity create an incentive to create diverse art.” That is what I am trying to convey through my work. Your art can be just as diverse as you are. If you ’ ve been treated differently while growing up, you can treat your art differently too. Why do you have to keep your art in a specific set of rules?"
Handley Digital photo taken on iPhone, wanted to capture the texture of the cracking paint on the edge of the can, edited to be black and white Mixed media piece about discovering one ’ s authentic self. “Blooming Within” Medias used: pencil, newspaper, Bristol paper, patterned paper from art book, watercolor paint, acrylic paint, paper flowers Grade 12
Melia
Sonoma Pool
Captured at a farmers market in Morro Bay, a man is found juggling atop a unicycle.
Grade 12
Anna Hight
@444anna111
Grade 12
Q: What medium do you work most often?
“Photography, but I like adding in elements of graphic design into my photos.”
Q: What do you like to experiment with in your work?
“Manipulating text, font, and lighting. I like to have dark photos, but I love playing around with how I can manipulate the lighting.”
Q: What messages do you try and convey through your art?
“Self discovery. I move around every two-three years and when you wake up in so many different environments, it’s hard to figure out who you really are. Art has helped me process that.”
Sebastian Danielson
"For each of these photos, I used Adobe Photoshop to create a sort of fake double exposure. The photo above pictures a drum with Mt. Tassajara inside. The drum is used to call the monks to the Zendo(Japanese meditation hall).
The piece below, is a photograph of Mt. Shasta taken from the top of a tree The flower was in my backyard.
[On the previous page] The red leaves are from a bush at my grandparent’s, and Lupin as the background."
James
Ahn Grade 12
Eddie Zarate
"The
Grade 12
"These are the fatties, they are homies”
Portal" "Wedgie"
ART EXPO 2022
Student-Artists from Carmel High got to meet with professors and artists from colleges and get critiques on their pieces.
Students also participated in group critiques to get feedback from their peers! Looks closely and you will see some of XHBTR’s artists and what they did during Art Expo.
In the peer critiques, students presented their work and ideas with fellow students. Students then shared their constructive feedback and critiques, which created new inspiration. By giving insight and sharing their own thoughts, students gained insight on how to move forward with their art.
During one on one sessions with professionals, students were able to receive direct critiques on not only the art that they created, but also the art they plan to create. They ran their ideas by the advisors who then guided them in the right direction, while still letting them instigate their own path.
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