Featuring semester-long art pieces and portfolios, the WCHS art show was an impressive display of the art students’ hard work. Held throughout the day on Thursday, March 12, the event allowed students to visit the gallery and leave encouraging messages on slips of paper provided. 2D studio art, ceramics, photography, visual art and fashion design classes all had sections for visitors to admire.
“We work on pieces depending on the class we are in. Most have four to five pieces on display,” WCHS senior Lingyufei Peng said. “It took about two days to get the drawing section set up with our artist statements and presentation.”
The studio art room showcases the wide range of skills just within the traditional art media. There are more stylized art pieces featuring original characters, as well as more realistic pieces of still lifes and self-portraits. Outside, in the glass displays, are more art pieces, along with photography.
“The art teachers were good at managing our tasks and planning for everything to be ready,” Peng said. “From reordering the room to making the gallery, they made sure everything was in good shape for the show.”
As an AP Drawing student, Peng’s exhibit features four pieces from her AP portfolio. Her go-to style is sketching, focusing on contrasts and shadows rather than color. Her art can be found outside of room 276, in the glass displays alongside other great works.
“I usually get my inspiration from nature, from car rides and such,” Peng said. “My favorite piece would be the cat one. I like how well the perspective turned out.”
The fashion section of the art show contains tops, dresses and other pieces of clothing. The items are beautifully crafted and accessorized. Reflecting fashion trends along with designs outside of popular couture, the fashion students’ work can’t be missed.
“The classes have all been preparing for this show,” Peng said. “The designs all came out amazing and are really worth checking out, as this is a once-a-year show.”
The ceramics room also demonstrated the students’ skill and creativity. The hand-made pieces were whimsical and skillful, with little characters and realistic carvings. It is almost impossible to believe that the works were originally blocks of clay.
“If students missed the art show this year, they should definitely come next year!” Peng said. “Every year, talented artists put out impressive works. You can support them by coming to take a look and leaving some encouraging feedback.”
