Former Student Work

All students marked with ⭐⭐ received a 5 on the AP Collegeboard Exam

⭐ Aarya ⭐

My body of work focuses on navigating South Asian identity through the perspective of a second-generation immigrant. Four stages of emotion reflect the mental and physical attributes of self-discovery: isolation, resentment, acceptance, and embracing. My investigation especially examines the South Asian diaspora by exploring India's subcultures and diverse regions.

⭐ Ava ⭐

S.I.  - How can I explore the expectations and pressures faced by women through the production of mixed media pieces?

Corwen

I am developing character designs with an emphasis on costume concept art with a focus on using visual symbolism and color to illustrate characters from the novel Little Thieves by Margaret Owen. The novel is set in Renaissance Germany, which informs many of the details and silhouettes found within my pieces. Using key components from the plot to drive the art, I create images rich with meaning and characterizations. As well as character portraits, I created illustrations for the face cards in a standard deck, using the suits of cards found in the novel through card games ran by the main character, Vanja.

⭐ Eleanor ⭐

I am exploring ways to create dreamscape imagery through the production of portraits, intertwining pen & various paint media. I create works that are inspired by a multitude of different types of realism & include 2D design to form dynamic compositions that focus on rhythm & vibrant colors to create emphasis. I use layers of varying materials to establish depth & cohesion within my foreground, middle ground, and background.

J.T.

The inquiry that guided my sustained investigation is how I can encourage sustainable consumerism through re-imagining and transforming iconic examples of single-use waste into functional and reusable ceramic pieces in the trompe l'oeil style and a subtle ode to pop art. 

 ⭐ Kaya ⭐

S.I. How can I create visually appealing works of art through layering and mixed media that focus on composition and are based on personally curated object attachments that expand to include people, music, and memories? I use some of my favorite songs as the inspiration behind several pieces, drawing connections between my life and the meanings of the lyrics. I incorporate some of my favorite people as the subject matter, and include a few self-portraits to emphasize my viewpoint and that I'm the curator of these visually represented thoughts & memories. 

⭐ Kale ⭐

S.I. My portfolio works in tandem with my portfolio from last year. Each piece in this body of work explores a fear that correlates to a previous work based on an urban legend, as well as carefully choosing personal feelings of anxiety and ideologies to convey emotions more accurately. The main character within each piece is Oneirophobos, who increases by one in each piece to represent increasing fear, as well as each containing a flower relating to the fear. I am using light, color, forced perspective, and body horror to establish a dreamlike story line that’s filled with space and symbolism. My medium is colored pencils.

Lea

S.I.- I am building connections between influential people in my life and the songs I identify them with. I am exploring how to merge typography with realistic elements through the production of drawings that focus on shape, form, and rhythm. For my inquiry, I wanted to explore different techniques and methods to show my appreciation for my family and friends and the impact they've made in my life

 ⭐ Lucy ⭐

S.I.- How can I create illustrations that emanate each season, personifying animals participating in routine activities that correlate with each season through the use of watercolor and colored pencils? 

⭐ Maddie ⭐

I am exploring the lyrics and meanings of songs by visually expressing empathy through self-perception by connecting my memories and the personal relationships within them. My work focuses on self-portraits using mixed media and symbolism, concentrating on bright colors and color theory.

⭐ Morgan ⭐

S.I. - How can I explore fictional & non-fictional character design inspired by advertising & poster design through the creation of digital worlds that focus on layering textures, patterns, & typography?

Raegan

S.I.- For my sustained investigation, I will explore the chronology of human evolution through paintings and make use of the elements of line, shape, and value, and the principles of emphasis and rhythm. I will put emphasis on creating an emotional connection between the viewer and the subject to further establish how our roots are still present in modern humans.

Samantha

S.I. - How can I merge my passion for art and theater by visualizing plays and musicals through curated scenes? I aim to capture emotional and physical connections through facial expressions and body language. My work focuses on value and contrast, using high-intensity black-and-white charcoal drawings to enhance the emotions conveyed in each piece. I also incorporate tangible elements from these shows, blending them with symbolism.

⭐  Thomas ⭐

S.I. - I explore story-driven world development through the production of drawings using charcoal and watercolor that focus on value, rhythm, and symbolism to convey the nature of human suffering and how we as people cause it. My work derives from the origins of humanity, paired with organics and anatomical machinery that drive my dystopian narratives.

⭐ Zoe ⭐

S.I. - : How to visually express behavior and social psychology represented within Shakespearian plays using vivid symbolism, contrasting colors, and emphasis that reflect a post impressionistic style through the production of still life portraits. 

⭐ Hex ⭐

S.I. - How does adapting real bird species into a fantastical context through draconic creature designs enhance people’s appreciation of the wonders in the natural world around them?

All students marked with ⭐⭐ received a 5 on the AP Collegeboard Exam