Homer High School

  • The Rabbit That Lived the Longest

      Title of Art Piece: The Rabbit That Lived the Longest Category: Printmaking Student/Artist’s Name: Sierra Mullikin School: Homer High School Grade: 12th Artist Statement: This project is a multimedia piece made of a mokulito print and some watercolor. Mokulito is a process of printmaking where a design is drawn or painted on a piece of wood with a medium that collects the ink, which is then transferred over to paper. I strengthened my lines with watercolor after I printed, and then colored in some of the details with thin layers of color. The rabbit is a thin yellowish-green color, and the surrounding details like the leaves and acorn are their natural tones. I'm a big fan of mythical creatures, and a whimsical antlered rabbit…

  • Idja Váile Åppås By Aili Jensen

      Title of Art Piece: Idja Váile Åppås By Aili Jensen Category: Mixed Media Student/Artist’s Name: Aili Jensen School: Homer HIgh School Grade: 10th Artist Statement: “Night of untouched snow” This piece depicts two young Sami girls engulfed by a snowy forest with paper star lanterns brightening up the girls with a few hiding in the dark forest. The Sami people are the indigenous people of northern Europe and many don't know about them. My ancestors were Sami and I have a lot of pride in my ethnicity. I made a parody of the painting Carnation Lily, Lily Rose by John Singer Sargent. I love his work and really wanted to add a part of myself to my painting. I want people to learn about…

  • Tiger & Gecko Sgraffito Bowls

      Title of Art Piece: Tiger & Gecko Sgraffito Bowls Category: Ceramics Student/Artist’s Name: Natalie Farren School: Homer High School Grade: 12th Artist Statement: The inspiration behind my ceramic work originated from an artist local to my area named Jeff Szarzi. He uses a mainly black and white sgraffito, which pictures Alaska’s wildlife and beauty. A goal I had was to create bowls that were not only visually appealing, but also easy to eat out of. Which is something that Szarzi does very well in order for his pieces to be functional for everyday use. In contrast to his work, my bowls are themed around a rainforest/jungle ecosystem. I wanted the tiger and gecko to be the main figures, while the matching landscape bowls complimented…

  • Oil Pastel

      Title of Art Piece: Oil Pastel Category: Drawing Student/Artist’s Name: Willow Hinsberger School: Homer High School Grade: 10th Artist Statement: While making this I had no idea it would turn out the way it has, but my work tends to turn out green. It’s not that I don't enjoy the color, but they aren't the mountains I was imagining while making the project. They are still mountains, and that's enough. All the people I know have let the mountains fade into the background of their daily lives, and I must have too while making this. I hope as I continue to create mountains they will become more like the mountains I see. Artwork Dimensions: 10"X14.5"   Additional Images:    Adjudicate Artwork

  • Purple Mountains

      Title of Art Piece: Purple Mountains Category: Painting Student/Artist’s Name: Willow Hinsberger School: Homer High School Grade: 10th Artist Statement: I didn't have anything particular in my mind while painting this; I just wanted to see what I could make with the resources I had on hand. Now that I reflect on the choices and elements I used, I can recall my memory of the place. While I don't particularly remember where this place is, I can still remember the ice cream shop, the trees, and the way the air felt. I know that the mountains weren't purple, unless they were, and there was a lake, not a river, but it's still the same place to me. Artwork Dimensions: 7"X5"   Additional Images:   …