TOTALLY AWESOME NEWS! January, 2013

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!  J

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!  

"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

"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

JONAH

I am Jonah Farmer, I am thirteen years old and in the 9^th 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

LUCAS

  I am Lucas Miguel Feruito. I am thirteen years old and in the 8^th 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.

"Petropolis"
18" x 22"
Framed 22" x 26"
Acrylic Inks on BFK Reeves 100% cotton paper
Lucas. 2012
Not for sale