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AP Studio Art: Reflections 2005
Featured Artists:
Lisa Goist
For my Concentration, I planned to do a series of still life paintings in watercolor or acrylic. My intent was to develop these images with graphic quality and vibrant color.
The motif of my still life paintings began with ordinary objects, but then I decided to increase the excitement as I used objects that had a more personal appeal. What started out as an attempt to develop realistic paintings from life ended up becoming graphic statements with intense, expressive color. Acrylic paint gave me the voice I needed to push the contrast and graphic interplay between objects.
Lisa graduated from Brecksville - Broadview Heights High School in June. She earned a Scholastics Silver Key and regional recognition in the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Competition for her watercolor “One Slice or Two”. She is taking some time to determine her academic and career goals as she takes classes at Cuyahoga Community College.
Ivory Kovach
I decided I wanted to create a concentration of landscapes after I completed my piece “Autumn Afternoon”. I loved the subtle colors in nature; along with the way light affected the hues of it surroundings. When winter approached, it opened my eyes to the design of shadows on the snow.
My self-portrait comes into play because the process of working through color values introduced me to the world of color.
Ivory Kovach is a recent graduate of Brecksville - Broadview Heights High School. Her work “Autumn Afternoon” earned her a Gold Key in the Scholastic Arts competition. She will attend Ohio University this fall and will take along her love of art, music and performing as she considers her future goals.
Dan Knox
For this exhibition I've selected five works from my 12-piece concentration. My concentration is a study of the human figure and how color, textures and background affect the tone of the portrait. I wanted to use color and textures in the background and on the figure itself to create feelings of harmony or of utter discord. My goal with my concentration is to create portraitures that are analytical and intimate.
As my work progressed, I utilized surreal elements to push the message and engage the viewer in moments of intense emotion. I could vent my frustrations and deal with my personal demons with these images and hoped the viewer could identify with these feelings.
Dan will be a senior this year at Brecksville - Broadview Heights High School. He will return to the AP studio to complete a 2-Dimensional design portfolio. Dan's accomplishments include receiving a Silver Key and the Katherine Totter Award for sculpture in the regional Scholastic Arts competition. He has also earned regional recognition for his work in the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Competition. Dan hopes to continue his training in visual art in the challenging environment of design school.
Lia Massari
My initial idea for my AP concentration was to explore portraiture by using different kinds of ink pens. I wanted to capture the characterization of my friends and their attitudes. I also wanted to develop stronger skill in shading and composition. A greater value range would give my portraits more dramatic effect. I began with large cross-hatching drawings using a Uniball pen, which had a fluid feel. I could develop strong black and white areas, which created more of a graphic quality. I then realized that I needed more subtle tones and transitions. This is when my drawings began to get smaller and I used a ballpoint pen, which created a more feathered look. I also included subtle color to create focal points. I was finally able to unify negative space with my positive forms as my drawings became more sophisticated.
Lia Massari will be a senior at Brecksville - Broadview Heights High School. This year, Lia received Scholastic Silver Keys for drawing and photography and earned regional recognition for her work in the Ohio Governor's Youth Art competition. After completing an AP portfolio in Drawing she will return to meet the challenge of completing yet another portfolio in Drawing and a 2-Dimensional Design portfolio in Photography.
Annie Petsche
My AP Studio concentration focuses on creating compositions with photo collage and graffiti. I want to express certain moods or make social statements using the language and style of street artists. Contrary to the huge outdoor “canvases” utilized by actual street artists, my work is small enough to fit in my portfolio. Consider these compositions/statements as maquettes for larger spaces.
Each collage involves background photos that are manipulated with drawing or paint to enhance the message. My challenge was to involve the collage with the essential word in graffiti in a balanced, intriguing composition. Hard edges and aggressive colors suggest firm, angry or violent attitudes. Soft edges and curvy lettering suggest an upbeat, positive mood. The viewer can see that a word is more than just an explanation. It can be an intense expression.
I included two other pieces that helped me to realize the design potential of working with surreal color and texture.
Annie graduated from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School this June. She plans to attend The Ohio State University this fall with a plan to major in business administration.
Kaile Smith
I chose six pieces to represent my AP year. The first are from a series of five paintings I completed during a summer art experience I had at the Rhode Island School of Design. I met art students from all over the country, each with a distinct personality and artistic vision. I wanted to portray five of these characters within a series held together with strong graphic shapes, repetition and a limited color palette. The aviator glasses allow each person to hide something but not everything.
I also included three of my twelve-piece concentration. I chose to develop images based on lyrics in songs written by my favorite band, the Killers. Their lyrics inspire images and feelings that I felt could be expressed through narrative portraiture and figure representation. I began my concentration with a painterly approach, (“Smile Like You Mean It” and “Jenny was a Friend of Mine”), then eventually worked in a more graphic and simplified style. My color palette became more vibrant, (“It Started Out With a Kiss”). I experimented with collage, acrylic and oil pastel and incorporated text with the design.
Kaile Smith graduated from Brecksville - Broadview Heights High School in June and will attend Parsons School of Design in the fall. Among many art awards received while a student at BBHHS, Kaile earned a Scholastics National Silver Key for her Art Portfolio. Hers was one of only 150 portfolios throughout the nation selected to receive a Gold or Silver distinction. She plans to major in Graphic Design and enjoy living and making art in New York City.
Renae Strohecker
Leading up to my concentration, I studied various media in drawing, painting and design - including this landscape paining in acrylic. “Near Luther Farm” is more than an image of a dirt road surrounded by grass. It is layer after layer of acrylic color applied in glazes and with brushstrokes that eventually unified the piece. This is the artwork that helped me understand the intricacies of color.
“Whimsy” and “Luminescent” are part of a twelve-piece concentration involving whimsical attributes and design potentials found in a peacock feather. I chose these three pieces for this exhibition because they are my favorites. I learned how to use color, composition and quality of mark to provide balance and unity in my work.
Renae Strohecker graduated from Brecksville - Broadview Heights High School in June. Renae was the very first recipient of the Wagner-Keltner Arts Award in 2003 and received regional recognition for her painting in the Ohio Governor's Youth Art competition. She will attend Bowling Green State University this fall to major in architecture.
