Middle School Art
Naramore Art Show – Middle School Art
Aki Kurose Middle School
Cascade Parent Partnership
Bug Etzkorn, 8th Grade, “Altered Magazine”, Mixed Media
Jasper Reinitz, 8th Grade, “Altered Book”, Sculpture
Zoe Thomas Jones, 8th Grade, “The Bobbsey Blackout”, Mixed Media
Zjences Bell, 6th Grade, “Vase”, Ceramic
Story Curran, 8th Grade, “Altered Book”, Sculpture
Catharine Blaine K-8
Artist Statement: I took a photo from a low angle to create the illusion of a girl standing on a giant mushroom. It took several tries to get the perfect shot. I love how it plays with perception it’s unique, psychedelic, and original. I used my camera to capture the moment.
Artist Statement: I used to go mushroom hunting with my Uncle Paul. This is an Amanita muscaria which is poisonous.
Artist Statement: While I was working on this piece I was thinking what would complement the realistic side of my face so I just picked what I thought felt right 🙂
Artist Statement: I wanted to create a tropical painting so I referenced a photo and abstracted it. Adding shades of blue dots was my idea to create the water. A sponge was used to create the clouds. I really like the painting and proud of my creation.
Artist Statement: I was inspired by a photograph I had taken of a red flower surrounded in leaves. I wanted to communicate a sense of calm through this piece. I don’t usually work with this medium. I found it difficult not to smear, but I enjoyed the shading and blending of colors, bringing the black into the red.
Mila Christensen, 8th Grade, “Visual Journal: Altered Book Project”, Sculpture
Denny International Middle School
Hamilton International Middle School
Artist Statement: I was inspired to create this piece of my friend in my art class. This medium was challenging as it requires you to be okay with imperfection, but it was a good learning opportunity as humans themselves are not perfect.
Artist Statement: This pencil drawing recreates a photo my aunt took of me when I was 2. Looking back at my younger self, I am inspired to wonder where my life will take me next and intrigued by the artist I will become.
Artist Statement: “I made a Jester dude because I just wanted to draw something different. I use many things- markers, acrylic colors, etc.
Artist Statement: I originally wanted to make this with watercolors but I was worried that they would blend, so i used markers, and then added patterns to make it look more interesting.
Artist Statement: “Rohan Kishibe: No Title Needed” is inspired by Rohan Kishibe, a character created by Hirohiko Araki, a manga artist who values truth and creative freedom. He is confident and doesn’t follow the rules, which influenced me to create this piece. I used bold colors and strong lines to show his unique character.
Artist Statement: I used pencil, like I always do, then to switch it up I added some green acrylic marker because I like using mixed mediums. Nothing really inspired it I just got bored in math class.
Artist Statement: When I made this piece, I was making it for a Spanish presentation in doing so, I got to know more about the artists. Esteban Vincent had the actual garden, and Joaquín Sorella painted it. I chose acrylic paint because for me it’s easier to control and layer with other colors.
Meany Middle School
Pathfinder K-8
Artist Statement: Made with acrylic paint and rainwater
Ari Joblin, 8th Grade, “Untitled”, Sculpture
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
South Shore K-8
TOPS K-8
Artist Statement: This sculpture is a 3D representation of a kindergarten drawing. The kindergarteners at our school drew imaginary animals. I was assigned an animal created by a little girl named Caitlyn. Her drawing was the inspiration for this sculpture. I chose needle felting as my medium.
