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Welcome to "Near & Far" by Wilson Alumni virtual exhibit! Grandview Gallery and Wilson School District are very proud of our Alumni artists. Every artists journey is unique yet similar and this exhibition explores where those intersections lie.
#GrandviewGallery #Nearandfar #WilsonAlumni Virtual Exhibit Open: 3/5-5/21 |
"Album Covers" by Anderson Deutschman.
"I created these four album covers as a gift for my boyfriend. These are some of his favorite albums because of the music as well as the cover art. Each piece was done individually, and I framed them to be arranged in this order. I really enjoyed creating these pieces, as art is something I am extremely passionate about. While I am going to school to become a civil engineer, art will always be a part of my life.“ 
"Scents of Summer" by Bradley D. Eastman.
"Seeing beauty in all things has been the direction my life has taken as an interior designer. Creating is a constant means of feeling inspired, and also a way to escape the challenges of everyday life. This painting was done throughout the summer, while taking in the beauty around us.” 
"Love, Blood, & Alchemy" by Maddie Hand.
“As an artist, I make art because it makes me happy. So, I like to create art that is aesthetically pleasing to me and often times contains a strong dose of fantasy. This piece is a poster of my two original characters Jun & Faeron from my graphic novel concept Love, Blood, & Alchemy. It's essentially a collection of concept art all set in the same world. This is the field of art I find the most joy creating in, and I hope to maintain a professional presence there in the future.” 
"Oceano" by Timmy Houck.
“When quarantine hit, it was difficult to find inspiration for creating and it still is. As a way of getting back into the swing of things, I went back to my roots of what pushed my love of painting but also my abilities. Using the prompt that kickstarted my creation process back during my junior year of high school but adding my current skills and knowledge to make something new. Taking a step back and analyzing what got me to where I am now and embracing it.” |
"#72" by Chris Ketz.
“We are always in search of something or someone. But most importantly, we are looking for ourselves! Through trial and error, we explore our preferences and look for something that brings us joy & happiness!” 
"Clown Eyes" by Caryl Ludwig (Luckenbill).
“Inspired by my father's collection of Red Skelton's art , I began painting watercolor clowns in the 1980's. Most of them ended up in my attic. Many years later I sold a few, then donated the rest to various charities, including The Humane Society Art for Arf's Sake Gala Auction. This is the last one that I have. "Clown Eyes" is very special to me because I modeled her eyes after my own. If she is purchased, the proceeds will go to the Wilson High School art department. I graduated in 1975 and my favorite art teacher was Mr. Wealand in my Junior High years.” 
"Untitled" by Adriana McCollum (Sullivan).
“After graduating from Wilson, I attended Philadelphia University where I graduated with a degree in Fashion Industry Mgmt & Design Foundations. Shortly there after, I moved to Japan with my husband, where I started commissioning my artwork, then moved to San Antonio, TX, and finally the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina (Emerald Isle), where we currently reside with our daughter and 2 dogs. Traveling has brought me great inspiration.” 
"Just a Dream" by Emily McGuigan.
“Where the figure is and what is happening is ambiguous. I explored an in-between of consciousness and unconsciousness, like when you’re asleep and falling. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell which part was the dream and which part was reality. ” |
"Bowie" by Stephanie Raver.
“Being a part of a community involving artists and their art has been such an immensely rewarding experience. I don’t know where I’d be without art, and the many outlets it provides just as therapy alone. What a beautiful thing it is to share and express one’s heart and soul. Artists supporting artists is my jam. It’s imperative. Thank you for looking!!! The Earth without art is just “eh”. Much love!” 
"The Human Heart" by Chloe Vogel.
“I took art classes all throughout my time at Wilson High School, and after I graduated, I continued to make progress on my skills on my own time. This piece was created for a college level art class that I took this fall semester, and I challenged myself to create a realistic piece focusing on the heart. Painting was never my strong suit in high school, but I have been painting more and more to improve my ability and work on realism in particular. Being able to draw and paint on my own after the experiences I had in high school, and the techniques that I had learned then, has given me a strong base to work with to further my artwork. ” 
"16 March AD 37-24 January 41" by Colin Zerbe.
“Hello folks. Somehow amidst the general global gloom of Lockdown 2020, I received a surprising spark of artistic inspiration. While constantly cooped up inside like a mole man, I procured some fresh supplies to rekindle a healthy habit. I dusted the rust off with a doodle that developed into a fully completed piece. Then in three months I managed to bang out the most art I've done in years, got a website, and a couple shops online. I've selected the second piece to share from that time. This one in particular helped me realize I still have some good work left in me, which is more important than anybody could ever know. Thank you very much!” |
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