On April 26, Mount Pisgah’s art program and National Art Honors Society, hosted its annual art show featuring a variety of pieces with differing styles and inspirations made by middle and upper school students..
This show exhibited original pieces by various students from the middle through upper school.
”I’m excited to see all the pieces shown together in a different way, other than grouped by classwork,” said Hope Steele, upper school art teacher.
Sophomore Bobby Diamond’s Braves inspired piece includes appreciation for culture and sports. His enjoyment for this project is seen in his art through the styles and vibrance expressed in his work.
”What inspired me to create this piece is that Mrs. Steele told us to pick a hispanic artist and this one [Sam Kirk], it looked really cool and was kinda like a comic so it inspired me and the colors remind me of the Braves which led me to draw, in her artstyle, my favorite players,” explained Diamond.
Other students experimented with textures and contrasting elements.
“My favorite thing about my self portrait is how I did the trees and how they contrast with the background really well,” said junior Winston Simmons.
Sophomore Harley Cameron used different color components that brought completion to her art and brought different ideas together to create one piece of artwork.
“I like how the piece looks like a heart but also has characteristics that make it look like a strawberry. The light pink, red and green colors on it really complement the heart,” mentioned Cameron.
Careful attention to detail and time was noticed by everyone there.
“My favorite pieces at the art show were the jewels. They were super detailed and creative and clearly took a lot of time,” said Karly Johnson.
Future Upper School students are already excited for next year’s art program and for the meaningful things they will be able to create.
“I’m really excited to do ceramics because I didn’t really do any pottery this year. I like the gingerbread houses in the poppies. I like how [the poppies] are for the veterans.” explained Audrey Kate Norton .
Ryla Harrod-Davis loves how the art program at Mount Pisgah can bring out the best in the students by leading them in their own creativity.
“My favorite thing about art at Mount Pisgah is the fact that when there is a project we are working on, yes you follow the basic guidelines for it, but Mrs. Steele lets you be free to create outside of the box with your ideas. It is a very freeing and calming class and is definitely my favorite part of the day,” said Harrod-Davis.
Along with the art displays, band and orchestra students performed music for guests. There was also a table set up for people to paint watercolors. These Patriots were proud to present their art to fellow students, friends and family.
