Bryn Pennetti
Editor in Chief
Coating the main lobby of NCHS in color, the 2013 Senior Art Show, “Art Attack”, had its opening night May 23. Featuring digital photography as well as traditional artwork, the gallery showcases pieces made by artists of this year’s graduating class.
High school art teacher Lisa Windman has experienced co-supervised many NCHS galleries in the past, but believes this years is one of the most impressive. “I think it’s a really strong exhibition, one of my favorites, and I say that because all the exhibitions are so much work and the kids pour their heart and souls into them. But this is one of my favorites.”
Currently in AP Sculpture and Ceramics, senior Evelyn Luchs has her clay work featured below a large mock stain glass window. “The ceramic pieces were inspired by the interior spaces of cathedrals and it’s my AP concentration and the whole idea was centered around that,” she said. “The coloring was sort of inspired by stain glass which also was the thought behind the window design.”
Senior Sunni Zanini took a different approach towards her pieces, which focus on the human form in 2D and 3D. “I really enjoy the figure and the expression that a figure can evoke without having facial expressions.”
In contrast to the traditional artwork, digital media and photography also contributed to half the pieces in the “Art Attack” gallery. “I think [the exhibition]turned out well,” senior AP Photo student Tucker Radecki said. “It was really cool to have all the sculpture kids and the drawing kids be part of it too, and as a whole I think it turned out really well.”
Evelyn agreed. “I think the artwork in the show is really, really impressive,” she said. “I think we’ve got a lot of really talented artists in this school and you can definitely tell by looking at the show.”
At the end of the reception, Ms. Windman discussed her hopes for next year’s senior showcase. “This [show]is celebrating a culmination of four years of art. Next year, I would like to see more painting and drawing, and I would love to see more sculpture.”
The gallery will remain in the lobby for students, parents, and faculty to observe until June 13th.
