high school art exhibition - city of irvine

HIGH SCHOOLART EXHIBITION

April 12–May 14Irvine Fine Arts Center

AWARD RECIPIENTS

SECOND PLACEElliot WelshTil Death Do Us Part, 2020 digital mediadimensions vary

THIRD PLACESunwoo EomSeparate Collection, 2020 pastel25 x 18 in.

HONORABLE MENTIONAlyssa FukumotoA Trip to Venice, 2020ink11 x 17 in.

FIRST PLACEMolly McNulty Drown It Out, 2020 photography12 x 8 in.

HONORABLE MENTION Grace HongIlluminating, 2020acrylic and thread18 x 24 in.

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Each year, the Irvine Fine Arts Center invites a guest juror to review all artworks featured in the High School Art Exhibition and select three outstanding pieces and two honorable mentions to receive awards for their skill, execution, creativity, and originality. This year’s guest juror, Virginia Broersma, has selected the works below for award recognition.

Vanessa HoFrom Heaven to Earth, 2020Graphite on bristol paper9 x 9 in.

Alyssa FukumotoFlower Blower, 2020watercolor11 x 17 in.

Megan ChenLilith, 2020ink on paper17 x 11 in.

Megan ChenIcarus, 2020mixed media17 x 11 in.

Alyssa FukumotoA Trip to Venice, 2020ink11 x 17 in.

Vanessa HoMom’s Cooking Narratives, 2020colored pencil and graphite on bristol paper12 x 9 in.

2021 High School Art Exhibition Beckman High School


Alyssa FukumotoGreenhouse, 2020watercolor and ink10 x 8 in.

Camden HoSelf Identity, 2020mixed media on cardstock10.5 x 8.75 in.

Camden HoAtrophy, 2020graphite, ink on paper, digital media8.5 x 5.5 in.

Mansi GohilA Glitch in Where Time Hit, 2020 mixed media17 x 11 in.

Jessica ChoiThe Gleam of Forgotten, 2020 acrylic10 x 8 in.

Camden HoMonochrome, 2018digital media17 x 11 in.


Katie Lane AdamsonMain Street, 2020digital media9 x 10 in.

Ivanna TjitraThe Legend of Surabaya (a city in Indonesia), 2020digital media11.5 x 8.5 in.

Nicole UdagawaEmpowerment, 2021digital mediadimensions variable

Jeanie YuBeauty Fiestecita I, 2020mixed media on cardboard 14 x 11 in.

Katie Lane AdamsonVinyl, 2019laser-cut vinyl and record sleeve15 x 16 in.

Ariana ChoiImagination, 2021digital media11 x 17 in.


Camden HoAphros, 2020digital media8 x 8 in.

Jeanie YuInto the Water, 2020digital media20.5 x 17.9 in.

Emily MannettaTo Conquer From Within, 2020digital photographdimensions variable

Iris LimIridescence, 2020digital photographdimensions variable

Ivanna TjitraLife in Quarantine, 2020digital media17 x 11 in.


Ariana ChoiContact, 2019-20digital media11 x 8.5 in.

Jeanie YuBeauty Fiestecita II, 2020mixed media on cardboard17 x 6 in.

Julianne RamirezFairy Lights, 2020digital photographdimensions variable

Terrace SchellerThe Happy Man, 2020digital photographdimensions variable

Ryan McGarrityHeaven’s Ocean, 2020digital photographdimensions variable

Keely HansenThe Lonely Tree, 2020digital photographdimensions variable

Jeanie Yu Globe Warming, 2020digital media 11.7 x 8.3 in.


Ashlee OkamuraThe Technicolor World, 2021digital photographdimensions variable

Terrace SchellerThe Girl Who Shines, 2020digital photographdimensions variable

Vanessa HoangWonderland, 2019digital photographdimensions variable

Ryan McGarrityCity of Angels, 2021digital photographdimensions variable

Peter LunaThe Only Girl, 2020digital photographdimensions variable

Meena SenapathiNow You See Me, 2020digital photographdimensions variable


Ashlee OkamuraThe Puppeteer, 2021digital photographdimensions variable

Ashlee OkamuraNostalgic High, 2020digital photograph8 x 12 in.

Ailani TranA Bee’s Point of View, 2020digital photographdimensions variable


Ashlee OkamuraPavillion, 2020digital photographdimensions variable

2021 High School Art ExhibitionCrean Lutheran High School

Mia DiazHe Fiddles, 2021digital painting21 x 16 in.

Stella RheeMe & Design, 2020acrylic20 x 16 in.

Claire Min YoungPessimistic and Expressive, 2020chipboard24 x 22 in.

Claire Min YoungWhere are we now, 2020charcoal20 x 16 in.

Molly McNultyDrown It Out, 2020photography12 x 8 in.

Kate JohnsonHiding from the Sun, 2020charcoal20 x 16 in.


Claire Min YoungBlue Checkers, 2020acrylic24 x 30 in.

Elle RodriguezDark Tools, 2020charcoal11 x 14 in.

Cathering JooLunch Time, 2020 acrylic15 x 20 in.

Jade StankowskiRegaining Life, 2020mixed media73 x 1 x 39 in.

Darcy (Jing) WangMy Face, 2020digital photograph8 x 10 in.

Jennifer Kimuntitled, 2020mixed mediadimensions variable


William KoningI won’t be censored, 2020digital photograph8 x 12 in.

Peter ChenDance, 2020digital photograph8 x 12 in.

Katherine Kazerleuntitled, 2020mixed mediadimensions variable

Catherine FordLet Me Speak, 2020digital photograph8 x 12 in.


Kaylei GallowayWar of Shapes, 2020acrylic48 x 36 in.

Kaylei GallowayWoman on the Moon, 2020acrylic40 x 30 in.

Phe FrancoisElysian, 2020digital mediadimensions variable

Sunwoo EomSeparate Collection, 2020pastel25 x 18 in.

Sunwoo EomArchive from the 80’s, 2020mixed media25 x 18 in.

Yuna JangAnother Me Inside Me, 2020mixed media24 x 18 in.


2021 High School Art ExhibitionIrvine High School

Anders LodinUnexpected Surroundings, 2020graphite8.5 x 11 in.

Tandra NguyenThirsty for Water, 2020graphite8.5 x 11 in.

Sunwoo EomHabitat Pollution, 2020acrylic12 x 16 in.

Fabiola RendonFlower Girl, 2020digital mediadimensions variable

Anoushka KhajanchiReflections, 2020mixed media24 x 10 in.

Yuna JangPermeate, 2020watercolor16 x 12 in.


Audrey CoburnEverlasting Light, 2020digital mediadimensions variable

Elena BaccaDissipation, 2020digital mediadimensions variable

Nathan PangShattered Echo, 2020digital mediadimensions variable

Yuna JangDeep Into, 2020mixed media16 x 24 in. Sam Lomaka

Drifting Away, 2020digital mediadimensions variable

Anders LodinBus Dream, 2020digital media9 x 10.5 in.


June JangThere Must Be a Connection Here, 2020mixed media9 x 12 in.

Beck MossSocial Justice, 2020digital mediadimensions variable

Sienna CanoWinter Wondering, 2020digital mediadimensions variable


Grace HongArtificial, 2020colored pencils24 x 18 in.

Jessin (Sieun) KimValues of Grief, 2020acrylic18 x 24 in.

Jessin (Sieun) KimShades of the green, 2020acrylic24 x 18 in.

Tera ChantLost, 2020oil19.5 x 15.5 in.

Joanna QiaoShovel and Rake, 2020watercolor14.5 x 10.5 in.

Mishtee ShawThe Place In-Between, 2020watercolor14 x 10 in.

2021 High School Art ExhibitionPortola High School


Adelynne WongCat Plant, 2020digital media dimensions variable

Gary GaoSpace City, 2020prismacolor, ink, watercolor18 x 24 in.

Jessin (Sieun) KimWarmest Moments, 2020watercolor24 x 36 in.

Camryn Chunggeen geen, 2020ink12 x 8 in.

Chloe ChaChildhood Memories, 2020photography and acrylic 16 x 12 in.

Alena Coventryuntitled, 2020digital media54 x 52 in.


Mary XiangMe, 2020acrylic and pen on watercolor paper, collage, charcoal, stone clay sculpture, and wigs on wood board20 x 30 in.

Michael VuEvening Photography, 2020digital media11.69 x 16.53 in. Tera Chant

Sin of Innocence, 2020ink and watercolor17 x 13.5 in.

Cindy Taountitled, 2020graphite11 x 8 in.

Natalie YuSmile! You’re on Camera! (Inverted), 2020watercolor and colored pencils14 x 11 in.

Adelynne WongFish in the Clouds, 2020acrylic and printed photo20 x 16 in.


Kath Coutinho Da SilveiraSky Flower Tile, 2020ceramic5 x 5 in.

Parth ShisodeStream of Consciousness, 2020ceramic5 x 5 in.

Mishtee ShawThe Tear, 2020watercolor and pen10 x 14 in.

Grace HongIlluminating, 2020acrylic and thread18 x 24 in.

Mia ZappalaAll Sewn Up, 2020acrylic and thread12 x 16 in.

Gina CardiniA Series of Events, 2020watercolor and pen9 x 12 in.


Bumbesti MerciaHorsemen, 2020digital mediadimensions variable

William Wang I Used to Live Here, 2020colored pencil and marker24 x 18 in.

2021 High School Art ExhibitionUniversity High School

Eric LiuSprout Mask, 2020digital illustration11 x 9 in.

William Wang Beneath the Paradise, 2020charcoal and pastel127 x 30 in.


Renee TranEyes on Me, 2020digital design17 x 11 in.

Rahman SafiaMusic Project, 2020digital illustration17 x 11 in.

Quinland TobinGirl with Goggles Day 2 Obscured, 2021mixed media 8 x 10 in.

Miriam KlaczynskaFruits, 2020colored pencil8 x 9 in.

Sky Reynolds Strawberry Seeds, 2020colored pencil8.5 x 11 in.

Sky ReynoldsGlue Cabinet, 2020blue ink on paper6 x 8 in.

Roy KimColor of My Dreams, 2020acrylic and plastic16 x 20 in.

Sarah ChanPieces of Me, 2020graphite9 x 12 in.


Susanna MathewStamps, 2020digital illustration11 x 17 in.

Kortney MadeaElement Poster, 2020mixed media collagedimensions vary

Lara SahbaRyan, 2020digital photograph11 x 8.5 in.

Annika lnoueuntitled, 2020ink 8 x 8

Jeffrey WangAll Star Shoes, 2020inkdimensions vary

Sydney Fielduntitled, 2020pencildimensions vary


Stevie PayanScratchboard at Sea, 2020scratchboarddimensions vary

June SuBroken Portrait, 2020color pencil and watercolor10 x 8 in.

Hayden ThomasMy Mom’s Broken Phone, 2021 graphite7 x 5 in.

Scott CaldeiraEye Infection, 2020digital mediadimensions vary

Leo DuSelf Portrait, 2020digital media8.5 x 11 in.

Julia TjiaButterfly Bubble, 2020pastelsdimensions vary


Rowan CorpusReaching, 2020ceramic

Claudia RobinsonTwo Arms to Hug You, 2020ceramic

Ali MajdiDon’t mess with the penguin, 2020ceramic

Momoe AndoSelf-portrait, 2020digital mediadimensions vary

Caldeira Scottuntitled, 2020graphic design17 x 11 in.

June SuCreative Process, 2020ink and graphite12 x 9 in.


Brenden SlocumWashing Off, 2021digital photograph14 x 10 in.

Naomi CipranYadiel, 2021digital photograph11 x 8.5 in.

Elliot WelshTil Death Do Us Part, 2020digital mediadimensions vary

Mia PetkovTalking Heads, 2020digital mediadimensions vary


Glory KangHalt, 2021digital media9 x 6.5 in.

Sho MiyamotoPoints Deducted, 2021ceramic6 x 9 x 9 in.

Aditya AggarwalA Fall’s Harvest, 2021ceramic16 x 12 x 1 in. tray; 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 in. each cup

Caylee JacobsThe Flight, 2021ceramic9 x 5 x 6 in.

Andrew ChiouUndaunted Heart, 2020felt pen11 x 8.5 in.

Mark JiangVeneered, 2020ink11 x 8 in.

2021 High School Art ExhibitionWoodbridge High School


Gabriela ArceMy Favorite Meal, 2021ink9 x 9 in.

Mark JiangRetrospect, 2020ink6 x 8 in.

Daniel RomanFather to Son, 2021digital media 13.5 x 18 in.

Chloe WangCoffee Break, 2020oil pastel11 x 14 in.

Zoe StamationTemp Check!, 2021colored pencil6.5 x 8 in.


ABOUTThe annual High School Art Exhibition highlights some of the outstanding talents of Irvine’s youngest emerging artists. Artworks span genres, mediums, themes and styles, presenting an exciting glimpse into the minds of the creatives of tomorrow. Participating schools in this year’s exhibition include Beckman High School, Crean Lutheran High School, Irvine High School, Portola High School, University High School, and Woodbridge High School.

GUEST JURORVirginia Broersma is a Los Angeles-based artist whose engagement with the art community involves curating, writing, collaborative projects, public art, and organizing support for artists, along with her studio practice. She has exhibited at museums, galleries, and alternative spaces in Los Angeles, Berlin, Tokyo, New York, and Chicago, among other U.S. and international cities.

THANK YOUThis exhibition is made possible with the support of dozens of dedicated teachers and the creative work of the featured student artists.

VIEW THE EXHIBITION ONLINEThis year’s exhibition has gone virtual! See the curated selection at irvinefinearts.org/current


http://irvinefinearts.org/current

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