The annual Spring Art Show held April 19 in the North Gymnasium, celebrated the hard work of students enrolled in art classes at Cuyahoga Heights Middle School/High School.
The entries were judged by the Art Department and district staff members. Patrons were also invited to vote for their favorite artwork on display.
The following students were recognized for “having the most outstanding and creative work submitted among all the entries this school year,” said art teacher Halle McPherson, who headed coordination of the event.
Best of show and Popular Artist Award:
Danielle Mach, Grade 12, “Threads of Beauty'.' To create this piece, Mach arranged the colors and pieces of yarn into a portrait and glued the pieces to a canvas in a technique called “yarn painting’.
First Place:
Emma Gasper, Grade 8, “Beyond the Glass” (painting)
Second Place:
Avery Miller, Grade 9, "Octopus Pointillism” (ink drawing)
Third Place:
Aurora Robinson, Grade 10, “Dragon Eye” (chalk pastel drawing)
Honorable Mention and Popular Artist:
Ana Ratkosky, Grade 10, “Lizard Eye” (chalk pastel drawing)
Honorable Mention:
Nelia Akin, Grade 10, “Fishtail” (ceramic)
Caden Buccier, Grade 12, “Japanese Oni Mask” (ceramic)
Danielle Mach, Grade 12, “Celtic Mask” (ceramic)
Brianna Burke, Grade 10, “Sun & Moon” (watercolor and ink drawing)
Paige Henley, Grade 11 “Self-Portrait” (drawing)
Pictured:
Among the award winners at the Spring Art Show were left to right: Danielle Mach, Nelia Akin, and Ana Ratkosky.
Best in Show: "Threads of Beauty"
First Place: "Beyond the Glass"
Second Place: "Octopus Pointillism"
Third Place: "Dragon Eye"
Honorable Mention and Popular Artist: "Lizard Eye"