Lindsey Murray

Visual Arts Department

Desert

Landscape

Mixed media, hand- sewn tapestry

04/2020

Fabric, beads, acrylic paint, screen printing ink, needle and thread

2.5' x 2.5'

Artist Statement: Although the desert is not where I am headed in the near future, I thought it would be the best way to portray somewhere that is very different from my current location to convey growth. In my process, I mainly used leftover fabrics from old projects and from my old camp T-shirts that have a lot of meaning to me. When I see the fabrics I used, I think of the memories that come with them so to me, the cloth represents the skills and knowledge I have gained up to now. Making those fabrics into something new and transportable represents myself moving into a new phase of life. In the process of making this, I got tired of looking at it, my fingers bled, and I had struggles with materials, but after finishing, I am happy with the way it turned out, which reflects on my time at Dreyfoos. This piece reminds me of the hard times tWherever I end up after school, I will always remember where I began and I will always appreciate those who have taught me and helped me grow.

Dear Class of 2020

My time at Dreyfoos has truly been something else. Even though sometimes it doesn’t seem like it, Dreyfoos is a school before all else, and I am so grateful for the education I have been able to receive. Thank you to the amazing teachers and administrators for the time and care you have given to us as a class. People always told me that I go to one of the best schools in the country and to be honest, it was sometimes hard for me to see that through work load and stress. Looking back, I can see how truly amazing my four years have been and how lucky I have been to be surrounded by such talent and hard work. Looking back, I appreciate the competative yet charasmatic nature of the students and I feel like it has helped me to grow so much. To all of my friends- Thank you for everything... you have taught me so much and I can't imagine having to live so far from you all. I love you guys with all of my heart and I'm eternally grateful for all of the laughs and memories. Our friendship means so much to me and I know you will all use your talents for amazing things. I'm so proud of all of you and I expect big things!! Keep me posted:') To the class of 2020- my time at Dreyfoos has helped me to grow to be a better artist, student, and person in general. I'm so grateful for my experience at Dreyfoos, and I'm sure many of you can say the same. Thanks for a wonderful 4 (ish) years and I wish you all the best. Congratulations, we made it!! See u at the reunion ??

DEAR CLASS OF 2021

Congrats on making it through 3/4 of high school! If I were to give any advice on how to enjoy your senior year, I would say that it's important to take care of yourself and your own business first (in the least selfish way possible). That includes not only working hard on applications and scholarships, but also giving yourself time to have fun. I can't say I've always been the most outgoing, but I found a few ways to go outside of my comfort zone- I tried out for volleyball with little experience and ended up playing on the team for two years and having so much fun. I joined clubs and once I dressed up as Mrs. Claus for a Jefferson Jubilee event, which I never would have expected from myself. The point is that, as you know, Dreyfoos has some of the most unique people and opportunities, so my advice is to take advantage of them. Don't take yourself too seriously and don't take any of your last moments for granted. Enjoy your last year!

Lindsey Murray

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