By Charlotte Levy
Arts Editor
Mira Costa’s annual visual arts exhibit creatively represented the school’s talented art community through a diverse collection of pieces. The event displayed pieces from Art 1-3, AP Studio Art, Printmaking, Painting, and Ceramics and was held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on May 18 at Resin Studio, Hermosa Beach.
The exhibit pieced together works made from various mediums including clay, paint, oil, and fabric. Paintings and drawings hung along the walls and portrayed the unique identities and interests of Costa’s student body. A notable drawing was a sketch titled “Tyler, The Creator” by sophomore Annika Messenger, depicting the singer’s various facial expressions. This piece took a very realistic approach to art, while other works like freshman Brooke Jadon’s “Thoughts” were composed abstractly. This contrast kept attendees engaged and made the pieces more powerful in representing the creative minds of Costa students.
At the center of the exhibit was a box where attendees could vote for their favorite piece of the exhibit, which will be awarded the title of “People’s Choice,” stimulating engagement between viewers and the artwork. Students made the event interactive by allowing attendees to design and produce their own pins, ranging from floral decorations to political activism symbols. Tickets for students were free to encourage attendance; however, the regular admissions $20 ticket was fairly priced for the entertaining night that raises money for the Mira Costa art programs.
Attendees had the opportunity to purchase tacos, snacks, and art pieces to help fund Costa’s art programs. While they were walking around the art gallery, viewers had the chance to listen and support high-school bands such as Black Army, composed of Costa juniors Maximo Wright, Trey Claypoole, Sean Roll, and Cooper Lelchuck. Lelchuck’s singing was accompanied by Wright and Roll’s electric guitars and Claypoole’s drums. According to Claypoole, this display helped the group gain exposure and playing experience while entertaining attendees.
One of the most popular mediums featured was clay. Although many of the ceramics students chose to create simple, less conceptual pieces like William Daniel’s “Realistic Cheeseburger,” others used more complex styles like those of junior Marin Goodfriend’s “Broken Pieces.” Putting all of these works together, with varying levels of complexity, showed that all art is equally important, regardless of its style, medium, or subject. This event was a beautiful opportunity to support young artists and recieve insight into the minds of highschoolers.
The event was held May 18 in Hermosa Beach. For more information, visit miracostahigh.org.
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