Irvington Middle and High School Students Shine in Campus Art Show

Irvington Middle School and Irvington High School students showcased their creativity and talent during the annual Campus Art Show – a culminating event for students in grades 6-12.  

“It is a truly authentic way for our artists to present their work,” K-12 Visual Arts Program Chair Nina Rossi said. “They deeply understand what it means to be an artist, to put their creative work into the world and have others respond to it.”

The exhibit featured a wide array of student creations, including paintings, drawings, photography and graphic design, along with sculptures, ceramics, architectural and design works from the Architecture and PLTW programs, and mixed media pieces that brought together unique techniques and materials in an inventive way. In addition, the art show included full class displays, as well as thoughtfully curated individual installations.  

“As diverse as the show was, the theme of connection came through almost all of the displays – connection to the world, nature and the environment through landscape painting, drawing, photography and design works,” Rossi said. “Connection to personal and cultural identity was strongly represented in both 2D and 3D pieces. It was particularly heartening to see artists make connections to their friends, families and even their younger selves in poignant portraits.”

The art show also offered a window into how students see the world around them. 

“The artists are able to develop their self-awareness to effectively communicate the world that they envision,” Rossi said. “They must be courageous to share their stories with us. As viewers, in collaboration with the artists, we are able to engage in a world that is new, but that still resonates with our own experience. Self-awareness, courage, collaboration and engagement – this is how we make art, The Irvington Way.”