Herald photos by Garret Leiva
The walls of the school library were the backdrop for an exhibit that included drawings, paintings, photographs, ceramics, sculpture and metal jewelry created by art students in their fall 2001 classes.
“We have over 200 items on exhibit here,” said art teacher Mary Sawyer. “There is really a wide variety — showcasing a lot of talent.”
Lindsey Sedlar, a senior and president of the Traverse City Central Art Club and the local chapter of the National Art Honor Society, displayed her interpretation of “comfort” in a easy chair constructed of chicken wire, papier-mâché’ and pictures of items that represent her idea of comfort.
“It turned out differently than I originally wanted, but I’m happy with the results,” said Sedlar who plans to pursue a career in art.
Senior David Summers drew a lot of attention with his piece which he described as “an envisionment of loss and potential.” Summers placed a series of upright wooden matches along a wooden plank, some with plumes of smoke made of stiffened cheesecloth while others remained unlit.
Summers also exhibited his dream series trio which recorded the dreams and fears of a nursing home resident, a school janitor and six-year-old twin boys bringing them to life through photographs and paintings.
While artists tend to be their harshest critics, Sarah Schutza was very happy with results of a classroom assignment to paint an object using only three colors.
“I think it is a very happy picture,” said the Central High School junior.
Herald photos by Garret Leiva
Traverse City Central High School students Curt Beckett and Meghan Bye admire an exhibit of works by first semester art students last week in the school library. Beckett, a senior, and Bye, a junior, also had their own artwork on display at the exhibit.
Adam Smith, a Traverse City Central High School student in advance art class, produced this self-portrait using the theme of conscious.
Exhibit artwork ranged from watercolor paintings and sculpture to metal work and photographs such as this piece by Annette Plamondon titled “Reflection.”
Above: Senior David Summers showed a number of pieces at the art exhibit including this unfinished piece. Below: Laurie Schutza of Traverse City studies several works of art while attending an artist reception Thursday. Schutza was on hand to view the art created by her daughter, Saira, who serves as vice-president of the school art club.
Exhibit visitors were kindly asked to refrain from sitting on this multi-media artwork created by Lindsey Sedlar.