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Visual Art

  • Aug172020

    “Empty Plate” by Susan Kilmer

    Description: “I think I will likely leave this one empty, because I like to see the empty spaces where the…

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  • Aug142020

    “Philippines Cornfield” by Allison G. Jarquio Pollante

    Description: “I went to the Philippines for the first time this year with my family (pre covid). I have been…

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  • Aug142020

    “Happy Dancing Vase” by Susan Kilmer

    Description: “This vase reminds me of a doll I had as a child. She always seemed happy.”

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  • Aug132020

    “Fire and Ice” by Vanessa Benoit

    Inspired by: @fox_dailyshow on Instagram

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  • May182020

    “Lone Blossom” by Hiwalani Nahoʻolewa

    Artist’s Statement: “This is a digital art piece I created for my AP 2D-Design class. I wanted to create a…

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  • May182020

    “Tea Pot” by Susan Kilmer

    Description: “The handle is made from a branch I had cut from a pineapple guava tree in my yard.”

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  • May182020

    “Calmly Resolute” by Taryn Briggs

    Artist’s Statement: “During this time we must stay grounded. As a snake hibernates during the transformation process, she sheds her…

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  • May182020

    “Yellow” by Joey Cochran

    Description: “The inspiration behind this piece is that I wanted to make something that looked quiet. I wanted to use…

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  • May182020

    “Bubbles” by Joey Cochran

    Description: “The inspiration behind this piece stems from my love of fish. I’ve always owned mainly Betta fish and several…

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  • May182020

    “Breathe” by Joey Cochran

    Stuck in time  I’ve held my breath  Waiting and waiting  Closer to death  The roots in my lungs  Winding along…

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