West Valley High School

  • Anali

      Title of Art Piece: Anali   Category: Jewelry / Metalsmithing   Student/Artist’s Name: Raven Bartlett School: West Valley High School Grade: 9th Artist Statement: This set was made from sterling silver, casting beads, and a moonstone in the bezel. I really enjoyed making this set, it was some one of the first pieces I made. I really like working with this medium and it sparked my interest in metalsmithing. Artwork Dimensions: 2×1   Additional Images: 1. Second Photo 2. Third Photo    Adjudicate Artwork

  • Creation Myth

      Title of Art Piece: Creation Myth Category: Painting Student/Artist’s Name: Shayla Mazer School: West Valley High School Grade: 12th Artist Statement: Acrylic paints on watercolor paper For my reference for this painting, I used a photo of myself taking a nap at age 6ish. I was struck by the vulnerability of the image, and it inspired me to wonder about how much of my worldview today came from my dreams as a child. By making myself both a huge figure in a landscape of trees and rivers and just a little girl sleeping in bed, I wanted to evoke the importance of the self in our perception of the world, and how my conception of myself at a young age served as a foundation…

  • Gershwin’s Garnet

      Title of Art Piece: Gershwin’s Garnet Category: Painting Student/Artist’s Name: Camille Russell-Lew School: West Valley High School Grade: 11th Artist Statement: This piece was inspired by my friend who is a violinist. Her favorite color is red and I was trying to capture two of her favorite things in this work. Artwork Dimensions: 13×22   Additional Images:    Adjudicate Artwork

  • Oh Deer!

    Title of Art Piece: Oh Deer! Category: Mixed Media Student/Artist’s Name: Kaleena Mendoza School: West Valley High School Grade: 11th Artist Statement: This is a glass mosaic on wood panel. I had fun making it and it took about two and half months to complete. I really enjoy working with glass. Artwork Dimensions: 11×7 Adjudicate Artwork

  • Brighter

      Title of Art Piece: Brighter Category: Painting Student/Artist’s Name: Abigail Bettisworth School: West Valley High School Grade: 12th Artist Statement: I was inspired by the shape of the ram's horns. It was cold and dark when I painted it and the color palette evolved into something bright and cheery. The medium is gouache. Artwork Dimensions: 12 x 10   Additional Images:    Adjudicate Artwork

  • Arvan

      Title of Art Piece: Arvan Category: Ceramics Student/Artist’s Name: Mary Stordahl School: West Valley High School Grade: 12th Artist Statement: Wheel thrown, textured, cone 6 glaze fired. I enjoyed doing the texture on this piece. Artwork Dimensions: 10×11   Additional Images:    Adjudicate Artwork

  • Midnight Sun

      Title of Art Piece: Midnight Sun Category: Ceramics Student/Artist’s Name: Wilson Rasic School: West Valley High School Grade: 11th Artist Statement: Wheel thrown in pieces and assembled. Cone 6 clay, painted. I was interested in larger scale forms which must be assembled after firing due to the size of the school kilns. Artwork Dimensions: 45 x 13   Additional Images:    Adjudicate Artwork

  • Theological Shelves

      Title of Art Piece: Theological Shelves Category: Drawing Student/Artist’s Name: Gus Johns School: West Valley High School Grade: 11th Artist Statement: This is a detailed pencil drawing of shelves at home. I was inspired by the everyday aspect of the image and wanted to capture it in a drawing. Artwork Dimensions: 11 x 9   Additional Images:    Adjudicate Artwork

  • Sunset Spiral

      Title of Art Piece: Sunset Spiral Category: Drawing Student/Artist’s Name: Camille Russell-Lew School: West Valley High School Grade: 11th Artist Statement: I wanted to capture my dog's playful energy. To accomplish this I utilized different mediums and textures to emphasize the contrast between her and the blanket she was laying on. Artwork Dimensions: 10 x 14   Additional Images:    Adjudicate Artwork

  • Rustic Teapot

      Title of Art Piece: Rustic Teapot Category: Ceramics Student/Artist’s Name: Ole Schuldt School: West Valley High School Grade: 12th Artist Statement: This is a wheel thrown piece that was altered after. Cone 6 fired gray and red clay. Clear glaze on top. Artwork Dimensions: 5×5   Additional Images:    Adjudicate Artwork

  • Golden Silence

      Title of Art Piece: Golden Silence Category: Photography Student/Artist’s Name: Jaime Crespo Lopez School: West Valley High School Grade: 10th Artist Statement: This image originated from a photo of simple leaves lying on the ground; through some editing, I managed to achieve these distinct colors. It is the photograph that led me to discover that one of my favorite things to capture is simple, small details. I really love how you can appreciate all the various leaf colors present—as well as the intricate details of each one—along with the interplay of light and shadow. Artwork Dimensions: 6000 x 4000 px   Additional Images:    Adjudicate Artwork

  • Dangerous But Beautiful

      Title of Art Piece: Dangerous But Beautiful Category: Photography Student/Artist’s Name: Ethan Wagner School: West Valley High School Grade: 12th Artist Statement: Last summer me and 2 friends sought on an adventure, we wanted to visit Mt Rainier National Park, take pictures, and make memories we could look back on. Throughout the visit we hiked the “Skyline Loop” it was 5.7 miles, and provided the most amazing views anyone could ask for, as we were hiking I crouched like a fool in the middle of the trail, and snapped this photo, the flowers filling the foreground and Rainier towering over the background gives the sense on how unbelievably big this mountain is. I picked the name “Dangerous But Beautiful” because while it is a…

  • Jellyfish Fields

      Title of Art Piece: Jellyfish Fields Category: Photography Student/Artist’s Name: Aspen Puckett School: West Valley High School Grade: 10th Artist Statement: This photo was taken at a museum in Florida during Christmas break of 2025. I took this photo because the color of the jellyfish is very well contrasted with the background color or the aquarium. I love how detailed the jellyfish is and how the colors are bright. Artwork Dimensions: 4000 x 6000 px   Additional Images:    Adjudicate Artwork

  • Perfectly Normal

      Title of Art Piece: Perfectly Normal Category: Photography Student/Artist’s Name: Adrian Tibbs School: West Valley High School Grade: 10th Artist Statement: I wanted to create an unsettling feeling. The boy is disintegrating, while the woman doesn’t care and the man is taking a photo of it. This is how I personally feel about society. While tragedy is running rampant around the world, some chose to ignore it and others capture it just because they think it’s funny. Some people might capture it to show the world the negativity and bring attention to it, but no matter what, there will be people who ignore it or even try to justify it. I chose the title because while something is obviously wrong, some would chose to…