ASAA All-State Art

Roses are Red

Title of Art Piece: Roses are Red
Category: Mixed Media – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Treasa Cooper
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

This piece was meant to make people think. It is what they want it to be. There is no right or wrong answer. This piece represents diversity.Take it the way you want it. This piece has evolved over time. She started as a drawing with watercolor. Then after sitting for a month the bright acrylics were added to enhance the balance and empower the message.

Artwork Dimensions:
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Serenity – AP

Title of Art Piece: Serenity – AP
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Amy Porter
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

This piece involved frustration and work. Molding compound and gloss media were applied liberally before, during, and after adding paint to create deep texture.

Artwork Dimensions: 24" X 12"
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Portrait, Ayla

Title of Art Piece: Portrait, Ayla
Category: Photography – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Kaycee Bostic
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 9th
Artist Statement:

This picture is a combination of the Alaska forest and the side view of the Alaska sunset in the forest and the side view of a beautiful young lady. I enjoyed the process of creating this picture. I have a great passion for photography and I hope that everyone who sees it, enjoys it.

Artwork Dimensions: 9 X12
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Self Portrait

Title of Art Piece: Self Portrait
Category: Communication Arts / Graphic Design – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Paige Brame
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I combine three layers of image to represent three layers of myself. One is a senior photo, one a photo I took and one a book I love. I highlighted words that fit me.

Artwork Dimensions: 9X12
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Galexy

Title of Art Piece: Galexy
Category: Multicultural Art – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Treasa Cooper
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

This piece is meant to give off the idea that art is a universal thing. Art takes us hand in hand through anything we can dream of. No matter who we are or what we look like. Art isn’t discriminatory. It brings us all together.

Artwork Dimensions: 24 X 12''
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Pour Toi

Title of Art Piece: Pour Toi
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Alysa Smith
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

It honestly did not turn out the way I had wanted it to. I pushed my way through it and now that it is done I am glad that I did.

Artwork Dimensions: 24 X 12''
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Her Hair

Title of Art Piece: Her Hair
Category: Drawing – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Liz Oliva
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

This piece is meant to give off the idea that art is a universal thing. Art takes us hand in hand through anything we can dream of. No matter who we are or what we look like. Art isn’t discriminatory. It brings us all together.

Artwork Dimensions: 24 X 12''
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Tranquility

Title of Art Piece: Tranquility
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Amy Porter
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I was a little down at the beginning of the school year and painting this picture with the colors and calm really helped me to find a peacful place. I think the peaceful natrure of color and image is what has drwan many people to this. My paintings this semster have pushed me artistically and emotionally. I am greatful.

Artwork Dimensions: 9 X 12''
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Just Love

Title of Art Piece: Just Love
Category: Photography – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Cherai Bales
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement:

I took this photo after I heard a song that was dedicated to the Orlando Bloom shooting. This phot was created to honor and remember those who were lost.

Artwork Dimensions: 9 X 12''
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The Thorn Rose

Title of Art Piece: The Thorn Rose
Category: Drawing – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Cherai Bales
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement:

I had been sketching and drawing the rising star Ruby Rose and couldn’t help but paint her for the school’s art show in like five hours. Its called “The Thorn Rose” because she has a tatoo on her right shoulder saying just that. Also, tatooed on her knuckles are the words “Just Love” which is the name of my photography piece.

Artwork Dimensions: 9 X 12''
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GodZilla

Title of Art Piece: GodZilla
Category: Photography – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Tommy Watruba
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 9th
Artist Statement:

My cousin and I took a long drive for digital photography class insperation out to Seward. When we stopped in Cooper Landing I wanted to capture the melting ice. It turned out to be a very adventurous photo as the ice cracked while I get down to capture the clear water. I was fortunate that the pyramid shaped rock under water lines up with the snow covered mountain in the background….maybe a sign of the changing season. Most Alaskans are ready for it.

Artwork Dimensions: 9 X 12''
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Beach Walking


(Honorable Mention – Photography)

Title of Art Piece: Beach Walking
Category: Photography – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Kaitlyn Johnson
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 9th
Artist Statement:

I Love photography and these photos fit together so well. I love the movement in the girls hair on the beach. The beach is one of my favorite places to take photographs. The blending turned out well.

Artwork Dimensions: 9 X 12''
Original Submitted Images Below

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Melting In


(1st Place – Textile/Fiber Design)

Title of Art Piece: Melting In
Category: Textile/Fiber Design – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Myranda Rockett
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

I wanted to do something with wood and colored wax that was truly unique. I spent weeks meticulously melting and morphing. This project was a great surface experiment for me and I know it has helped me develop as an artist. I love to experiment and play in art.

Artwork Dimensions: 9 X 12''
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