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Kiera Valente ’13 | Staff Writer
With so many unique pieces collected in ArtFest, it can be confusing for people to decide where to start. Here are five pieces made by artists that are worthwhile for anyone to look at.
Corey Thelen’13
Thelen’s artwork is scattered throughout ArtFest, located mainly in the back end of the Multi-Purpose Room, art teacher Kit Aro said.
“At first people might wonder why spend so much time drawing a rug,” said Aro. “The answer is Corey is trying to help people see art and design that people take for granted.”
Some other pieces he has created fall along those same lines, Aro said. He has drawn bowls, rugs, tools and embroidery.
“Corey is taking these things out of their normal context and putting them up on a wall in front of our faces so that the beautifully designed objects in our daily lives can be appreciated,” said Aro.
Amelia Rennell’13
Rennell’s artwork in the show does not use just one medium, Rennell said. She has everything from photography and drawing to pottery. Her favorite piece is her large coil pot titled “Crystal” that is located down the middle, halfway down.
“It is really exciting having my art on display but a little nerve racking,” said Rennell. “I know my work process; I just hope others can see how hard I worked through my pieces.”
The art program at South has encouraged Rennell to pursue her interest in art. She plans on attending the College for Creative Studies (CCS) next year, Rennell said.
“I’m looking forward to making new connections,” said Rennell. “I’m planning on majoring in product design (and) my ultimate goal is to make furniture and mix 2D and 3D (art) together.”
Emma Lauerman’13
In the far back corner behind the large black drapes is Lauerman’s display, she said. Unlike her fellow classmates, Lauerman decided to project her photos onto a screen.
“I was doing a lot of research on Davis Ayer and he used projections too,” said Lauerman. “I wanted to make them my own by adding memories and making people feel nostalgic.”
The slideshow consists of 12 photos all on rotation being projected, Lauerman said. Some of her work is also printed and shown throughout the room.
“I used old Fly negatives to make the projection,” Lauerman said. “Most of these were pictures of my parents from the 80s. I just put my own slide negatives with them and put them in a slide projector.”
Riley Eger’13
“My mom was an artist through college and an art teacher at one point so I started freshman year in Concepts and Materials and continued,” said Eger. “I’ve been taking Ceramics since sophomore year.”
Eger’s artwork mainly focuses on ceramic pots, Eger said. Each one takes between two to three class periods to create. He has 12 pots being shown at ArtFest.
“It starts off with about a 14 pound piece of clay on a wheel,” said Eger. “I bring the clay up with my hands. Then I fired it in a kiln and then put the raku glaze on it.”
Maggie Clement’13
Another multi-medium artist, Clement has both photography and pottery in the show, she said.
“Sophomore year I took a photography class which I really liked and branched out from there to drawing and painting and 3D sculptures,” said Clement.
Next year she plans on attending CCS to major in photography, but she hopes to change majors once she decides what she wants to do for a career, Clement said.
“I recommend the art program here to everyone,” said Clement. “It is a great thing to be a part of; it is like a little family. Everyone is so supportive. Without it I probably wouldn’t be where I am.”
