The
art work of three Greenleaf Way Special Artists has been accepted into VSA
Ohio’s Accessible Expressions Ohio annual
juried art show!
VSA Ohio (an affiliate of VSA International,
program of The John F. Kennedy Center) implements programming and services that
provide inclusive environments and opportunities for people with disabilities
to celebrate through the arts. They advocate for accessibility and equality and
are dedicated to improving the academic achievement of Ohio’s students through
arts integration. For more about the
many things they do, visit their web site:
http://www.vsao.org/
Lauren
has been submitting art for the past five years and has been accepted into the
show each year! Lucas and Jonah have
only recently submitted and been accepted. Last
year Lucas won second place in the Youth category! This year all three of them were selected to be in the show!
There
were over 150 entries this year with 75 being accepted into the show. The Opening Ceremony is Saturday March 2 in
Columbus. After that, the tour will be
divided up into smaller groups and will tour various public locations in Ohio.
Without
further ado, here are Lauren’s and Jonah’s and Lucas’ artwork that will be in
the show and their artists’ statements. Truly
what an honor and delight it is for them to have their art publically displayed
and enjoyed by others! YAHOO!
For
more about Greenleaf Way Special Artists visit my web site: http://www.artisjoy.com/teaching_special.shtml
Note: Transactions for artwork "for sale" will be handled through VSA.
CONGRATULATIONS LAUREN, JONAH AND LUCAS!
Waaaaaaay to go!
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| LAUREN |
I make art because it makes me feel happy and proud. This year I created with two new
surfaces. First, with oil and glass
beads on slate, which I titled “The Twin” because it is two pieces and reminded
me of me and my twin sister, Tara. The second is with mixed media in a bound
book which took a lot of time. I like
the way it stands up by itself so that people can see inside. I would love it if they could take their time
and look through the entire book to see all the different colors and
textures. It is sort of like “looking
inside a person” and taking the time to
really get to know them. I hope it inspires
others to make a work of art like this one!
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| "The Twin" Diptych, 10" x 18" x 1/8" each panel Overall size: 20" x 18" Oil and glass beads on slate Lauren, 2012 For sale |
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| "Looking Inside: 160 Pages of Art" 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 12" Collage and mixed media in a bound book Lauren, 2012 Not for Sale |
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| JONAH
I am Jonah Farmer, I am thirteen
years old and in the 9th grade.
I love to both sculpt and paint and like learning about what it takes to
make movies. I am particularly interested in prop and special effects. In my
art piece, "Phantom of the Opera" I have combined painting and sculpting
(hands, teeth) into one composition in order for the viewer to more fully
experience the character. I always have an idea in my head before I start working and I use the
art materials in a way that I think best tells the story that I want to tell. I would like others to think about what the
characters in my art work feel, think and do.
It is interesting. Besides making
art, I like to hunt, go to flea markets, and collect vintage toys. I am a member of the Copley Trap Shooters and
the NRA.
"The Phantom of the Opera"
20" x 20"
Framed 24" x 24"
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas
Jonah, 2012
For sale
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| LUCAS |
I am Lucas Miguel
Feruito. I am thirteen years old and in the 8th grade. I love to
draw and sketch and write stories too. In my art piece, “Petropolis,” I showed
an imaginary underground pet world in the sewers. It’s kind of a mix between my
image of Las Vegas and New York City. I start playing with an idea in my head and
then let my imagination run with it and see where it takes me. This art piece
represents only a small portion of the whole city of Petropolis that I
envisioned. My other interests include learning about dinosaurs, paranormal
phenomenon, and cats. I also have my own band with my cousins; I play bass,
sitar, guitar and do lead vocals.
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| "Petropolis" 18" x 22" Framed 22" x 26" Acrylic Inks on BFK Reeves 100% cotton paper Lucas. 2012 Not for sale |
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