January 23, 2002
CHS students showcase their works of art
By Lisa Perkins
Herald staff writer
Creativity abounds at Traverse City Central High School. An end-of-semester exhibit last week, featuring a wide variety of artwork made that a black and white - or watercolor or clay- statement.
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-mƒch‚' 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.