Young Artists Show their Passion at the PHN Art Show

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By Lukas Kellerman
Husky Herald Reporter

  Opening February 9th and running until the end of the month in the Port Huron Performing Arts Center, students, staff, and parents will be able to admire Northern’s most distinguished artist’s works. Ranging from sculpture to computer games, this show gives students the opportunity to show off their amazing creations.

  Art students at our school rarely have the chance to show others what their time and dedication has enabled them to build. This free exhibit not only allows others to view art, but vote on which one the like the best.

  This year’s show has a multitude of different mediums. It includes many drawings and paintings ranging from photorealistic to more abstract works. It shows ceramic works and sculptures made out of every-day items like computer parts to even things considered trash. The show even includes a large tentacle monster and short film about a red jeep.

  Too often is the struggle of these young artists overlooked and minimized because art is seen as a “gift”. This is not necessarily true. While it is true that some possess more creative ability than others, the act of creating something tangible involves countless hours of trial and error, brainstorming, and practice.

  Mark Le (‘16) said about the exhibit, “I really admire what these artists created here. I’m really into photography and I know what it takes to express your creativity and channel it into something you want others to be proud of.”

  Briana Johnson (‘16) said,“The art show definitely helps bring together a sense of community at the school. The show features a wide array of different artists and talents from all different social groups at Northern. It definitely helps show off all the hard work that has been put into the art program over the year. I’m very thankful to be apart of such an outstanding program.”

  Gillian Bolt (‘16) said, “Our show really reflects how hard these artists work to create something not only beautiful, but meaningful.”

  All in all, the hard work of our art students at PHN should not be overlooked. Even if not everyone can understand some of these amazing creations, they should be appreciated just as we appreciate sporting events or academic competitions.