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I’m late for class – Deondra Johnson

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Talent Statement

“This was inspired by myself almost being late for class. I ran so fast it wasn’t even funny. At the time, I felt so embarrassed when I arrived to class out of breath. As for the papers that are flying out of my backpack, in the background, I didn’t realize my bag was open and a few things fell out as I was running. Looking back on the situation I personally found the situation funny, so I decided to draw what I imagined myself running to class late. Hope you like it.”

– Deondra Johnson

Submission Information

Title: I’m late for class – Deondra Johnson

Talent Name: Deondra Johnson

Category: ART

Art In Pencil – Abigail Markel

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Talent Statement

“It draws on one of my favorite art themes ever, the Danse Macabre. It’s a concept from the Middle Ages, which was often depicted by a skeletal figure dancing with several different people, obviously drawn as having come from multiple walks of life. The idea embodied by the Danse Macabre is that we are all simply dancing our way to the grave. I took that concept and twisted it into the Macabre Dance, choosing to draw a ballet dancer wearing a spiky crown and a fang earring, made up to look like a skeleton. The expression of hope on her face shows that one day, all people will be equal in more than just death.”

– Abigail Markel

Submission Information

Title: Art In Pencil – Abigail Markel

Talent Name: Abigail Markel

Category: ART

The Art of Making Friends, GRANT – Sarah Jones

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Talent Statement

“Quarantine really started to affect my mental health during the first couple of months. Due to strict isolation, I began missing my friends greatly. I decided to start a series of portraits called, “The Art of Making Friends”, of everyone I had missed. This is the fifth portrait of my friend Grant.

This project has kept me busy and has also alleviated the hard feelings this experience unexpectedly brought. Now that school is in full swing again, life seems a lot more full, and staying busy is no challenge at all! I have never attended classes on campus, but I am happy we are back into a routine of normalcy that was ripped away from the world earlier this year.” – Sarah Jones

Submission Information

Title: The Art of Making Friends GRANT – Sarah Jones

Talent Name: Sarah Jones

Category: ART

Get Out of My Mind – Erin Sullivan

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Talent Statement

“This is my most intimate photo manipulation as it allows anyone to step inside my mind for a minute during COVID-19. The deadliest silent world as no lips is to be seen. Six feet away with a mask on means, you are covering our form of communication.

The isolation from frustration grew depression, regression, aggression.

Wear your masks, but PLEASE

Be patient.

Be kind.

We cannot hear you when you cover your mouth.

God Bless!”

– Erin Sullivan

Submission Information

Title: Get Out of My Mind – Erin Sullivan

Talent Name: Erin Sullivan

Category: ART