Title of Art Piece: Kissing The Fire Category: Photography Student/Artist’s Name: Claire Schneider School: Juneau Douglas High School Grade: 12th Artist Statement: This piece reflects my fascination with moments that feel both intimate and volatile, using the small flame of a match to explore how light can expose emotion while hinting at danger. By isolating…
Title of Art Piece: Sítʼ Aantʼaakú Category: Painting Student/Artist’s Name: Riley Soboleff School: Juneau-Douglas Grade: 11th Artist Statement: Sítʼ Aantʼaakú is an interpretation of the Mendenhall Glacier, exploring the connections among Alaskan elements. The mix of realistic and abstract forms demonstrates the unique quality of the Alaskan landscape. The Indigenous element of formline represents the…
Title of Art Piece: Red Reaction Category: Drawing Student/Artist’s Name: Karita Anderson School: Juneau Douglas High School Grade: 11th Artist Statement: Originally, this piece was just supposed to be a silly tomato guy, but as I progressed on it I realized it had turned into something more than that. I always thought it looked funny…
Title of Art Piece: Midnight Sun Category: Ceramics Student/Artist’s Name: Wilson Rasic School: West Valley High School Grade: 11th Artist Statement: Wheel thrown in pieces and assembled. Cone 6 clay, painted. I was interested in larger scale forms which must be assembled after firing due to the size of the school kilns. Artwork Dimensions: 45…
Title of Art Piece: Resilience Category: Drawing Student/Artist’s Name: Sylvia Nelson School: Kenny Lake School Grade: 11th Artist Statement: I was inspired by the beauty of the maternal bond between humpback whales and their calves, as well as their resilience during their long journey from Alaska to Hawaii. They hold distinct cultural and biological roles…
Title of Art Piece: Alone in the Crowd Category: Mixed Media Student/Artist’s Name: Kaitlyn Prink School: Wasilla High School Grade: 11th Artist Statement: My work showcases a person who feels disconnected from their surroundings, the feeling of being alone despite having so much commotion around. This is a great example of how I love depicting…
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