
2nd Place
Title of Art Piece: Oh, it’s Paton
Title of Art Piece: Oh, it’s Paton
Category: Photography – 2025
Student/Artist’s Name: Berlin Mena
School: Bartlett High School
Grade: 11th
School: Bartlett High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement: Alaska can feel isolating, but it is also a place of wonder and beauty. Oh, it’s Paton explores the introspection of winter and the loneliness that can come with adolescence. Being a teenager often means experiencing extreme emotions, from sadness to joy, anger to excitement, and anxiety to calm. This contrast is captured through the use of double exposure, visually representing the highs and lows of teenage life.
Artwork Dimensions: 11×14
Original Image:
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