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 in both, seemingly completely different regions.
Artwork Dimensions: 15.5in x 11.5in
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