Wildlife

Elaine de Kooning Reflection Piece

Kiera Browne, Grade 11

wood burning on plank

School: Greater Fort Erie Secondary School

Teacher: Amy Ballett

Principal: Mr. Fred Louws

Artist Statement: This wood burnt image is a visual reflection journal after studying Elaine de Kooning's artwork and life.

Zen in the Jungle

Hunter Acaster, Grade 10

Pen and Ink

School: Welland Centennial Secondary School

Teacher: Ms. Jessica Acey

Principal: Mrs. Tammy Zonneveld

コイでする

Jano Rahmoun, Grade 10

Watercolour on paper 8 inches by 12 inches

School: DSBN Academy

Teacher: Mrs. Cara Goulding

Principal: Mrs. Lisa Nazar

Artist Statement: This artwork is called コイでする which means Koi fish in Japanese. I chose to translate the title because in the Japanese culture, koi fish take a big part in symbolism and beliefs. They symbolize fortune, luck, and courage. I also chose to make this koi fish orange and white because the two colours symbolize faith, innocence, happiness, healing etc. I used watercolour paints not only to create the water-like effect, but also best display the message of the artwork.

Fish

Ruby Morrow, Grade 9

Scratchboard

School: Eastdale Secondary School

Teacher: Mrs. Mellissa Middleton

Principal: Mrs. Rosemary Jellnick

Artist Statement: I like how it turned out and I hope I can do better next time.

Off Leash

Kailyn Mattina, Grade 9

Pencil Crayon on Paper

School: Beamsville District Secondary School

Teacher: Miss Daniela Grossi

Principal: Mr. Matt Wilson

Artist Statement: This piece started off as a digital drawing I had created of my dog Lexi, I then started to think of how difficult it might be to create it using pencil crayons, so I did this art piece to challenge myself and see how realistic I could make it.

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Marly Neang, Grade 9

Scratchboard

School: Thorold Secondary School

Teacher: Ms. Kim Duggan

Principal: Ms. Karen Ferguson

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Hannah Bonnar, Grade 9

Mixed Media

School: Thorold Secondary School

Teacher: Ms. Kim Duggan

Principal: Ms. Karen Ferguson