M-A’s annual Art Show was held in the Makerspace on Thursday, inviting families and teachers to celebrate students’ creativity.
The event featured ceramics, photography, drawings, paintings, 3D art, and digital art. While the show primarily featured artwork from classes, it was also open to students not enrolled in an art course. The show explored different types of crafts, like crochet, and visitors could interact with the art and artists.
The ceramics classes presented their new skills through a variety of projects, including intricate vases, imaginative animal figures, and detailed representations of everyday objects.
“I like seeing all of the different types of mediums and how everyone expresses themselves,” sophomore Lily McKeithan, who takes Ceramics I said. “My favorites were the black and white architecture sketches in pen.”
In the drawing and painting displays, students showcased works created with a range of styles such as acrylics and oil pastels. The collection featured an impressive diversity of themes, from expressive self-portraits and serene landscapes to pieces that blended visual art with creative writing. These works invited viewers to engage with both the imagery and the personal stories and reflections that inspired them.
The photography classes displayed a striking collection of images, capturing scenic shots of plants and animals, as well as compelling portraits of students. Other students created photo collages that combined multiple perspectives, demonstrating technical skills and storytelling through a lens.
Laptops were also open for viewers to scroll through digital art, including designs for video game characters and scenarios conveying intense emotions.
The digital art pieces were sophomore Kami King’s personal favorite, especially the character designs. King expresses their creativity through origami and after observing the show, they are considering showcasing their creations at next year’s art show. “I’ve made around a thousand origami cranes,” they said. “I want to hang them up eventually, but right now they’re just sitting in a box.”
3D printed figures stood out from the 3D Modeling and Animation class, produced from a mix of creativity and technology. Students used digital modeling software to design intricate sculptures, ranging from abstract forms to lifelike characters.
Later into the event, the National Art Honors Society announced M-A was being commissioned to create a mural by Redwood City. After the brief talk, people enjoyed the art together. Food was also provided, including pizza, and a range of sweet treats.
This year’s Art Show brought the M-A community together to celebrate a range of different art styles and explore the meaning behind the pieces. From bold paintings to delicate sculptures, each piece sparked conversation and reflection. It showcased the creativity and diverse perspectives of M-A.
