On November 6, ArtsConnection alumni, Jeremy Feliz and Jane Khan, guided a tour of selected student work on exhibit at Centerview Partners. Present to speak about their work were three students from Community Health Academy of the Heights and their teacher, Tiffany MacKnight. (See work descriptions below.)
Community Health Academy of the Heights Teen Artists
Artwork Descriptions
Makeba D.
My NYC
I drew a taxi with buildings in the background because buildings are what make New York. Our city is full of wonder under those tall buildings. Everything you can think of, we have. We are very diverse. We make New York. The taxi in the picture can only be seen in New York. Just one ride allows you to see our city and its beauty.
materials: watercolor on paper
10th grade
Image description: watercolor with taxi
Lakesha F.
Turtles in the Sea
The whole idea of this drawing was that the first thing I thought of was pollution and I love sea animals too. I think the details I added and the way I used different shades of the color helps the viewer see and acknowledge the texture and colors. You can see the sea turtle catch your eye as if it was going towards you but is just popping with the colors. You might be confused at first about what to draw but then you give it a try and put in your effort and you can be successful.
Materials: colored pencil on paper
9th grade
Image description: A Sea Turtle in the Water
Emely D.
Weak
This represents how even when someone believes they are meant to be one thing or society makes them think this, they can still become something better and show who they truly are. To show this, I chose to draw a lioness coming apart and becoming blue and purple roses. The lioness is meant to show a fierce thing, yet I drew it becoming something that can represent it better like roses. Blue roses show the animal’s mystery and how unique and wonderful it is; purple shows its enchantment, splendor, and wonder. Turquoise shows the tranquility, relaxation, nature, also renewal of this animal. You can be anything as long as you have the mindset for it.
materials: marker on paper
8th grade
Image description: A lioness made using colored markers, dissolving into flowers
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