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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 2020

The Senior Spotlight Exhibition was created in order to showcase the hard work and growth of graduating seniors who have developed an impressive portfolio of artwork throughout their time in Central´s art program. This exhibition usually takes place at Central´s annual art show and is without a doubt the highlight of the year for our art department. This year is bittersweet, however, in the wake of Covid-19 and all of its repercussions, that we were not able to celebrate these wonderful students face to face. With that, we are honored to present their spotlights in virtual form so that you may all get the opportunity to peer into their lovely minds, art making process, and CHS experience. May it shine a well-deserved light on each student and attempt to portray our incredible pride in being witness to this special part of their art journey.

ART MEMORY / My favorite memory would be watching the Great British Bake-off while working with on art projects after school with Sophie and Mrs. Drone.

PLANS / I will be attending Butler University in the fall majoring in Arts Administration.

CHS IMPACT / Being an art student at Central high school has lead me to my passion for the arts and ultimately my future career.

COURSES / Art Survey 1, Drawing, 2-D AP Art and Design, and Photography.

FRANCES ANDERSON

The artwork I create depicts self-growth and other connections between people and their emotions. I also demonstrate events through my art as well. Materials I like to use include collage, linocut, embroidery, watercolor, and acrylic paint.

NAOMI

BARIGHT

This year I have curated a portfolio that sought to visualize the complexity and diversity of human experiences. I try to use many different materials such as acrylic paint, colored pencil, college, marker, photography, and watercolor but my favorites are pen, ink, and charcoal.

ART MEMORY / The Central Art Show my junior year I was able to help set it up and received my first award.

PLANS / Undeclared at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln

COURSES / Art Survey 1, Ceramics, Drawing, Advanced Drawing, Photography, Graphic Design, 2-D AP Art and Design

CHS IMPACT / I have grown my skills and grew conceptually as an artist.

ADVICE / Take as many art classes as you can, learn from everyone around you, true talent is gained through practice.

COURSES /

Art Survey, Drawing, Advanced Drawing, Painting,

2-D AP Art and Design

PLANS / Attending Illinois State University, double majoring in Graphic Design and Art with a concentration in painting

AUDREY CARSWELL

Most of my recent artwork has surrounded the topic of identity. My most used medium is acrylic paint.

EMMA

FARBMAN

Currently, I’m trying to explore things that interest me, as well as ways I can better share and express my feelings through art. I enjoy creating art using a variety of mediums, namely acrylic and gouache paints, charcoal, and graphite pencils, as well as ink pens and brushes. Though I don’t dabble in photography often, I still enjoyed taking pictures when I had the chance to.

ART MEMORY / Almost every moment I’ve spent in the art room I remember fondly. But if I were to say my favorite, it wouldn’t be a singular moment. More a collection of experiences. I enjoyed making art during any period I possibly could and being welcomed, even if I was only sitting in the back of the room in silence with my headphones in.

PLANS / Pursuing art education.

COURSES / Art Survey 1, Art Survey 2, Cultural Arts, Drawing, Ceramics, Photography, Painting, Graphic Design

(and I’ve sat in on many more :) )

CHS IMPACT / Taking art classes at Central helped me to better understand the depth of my connection to art, and why making it is so important to me. I improved my technical skills while also evolving my mental approach to planning and making new things, which was something I desperately needed. The art classes I took, and the teachers who taught them, helped me to grow. Their impact on me will truly never fade.

ADVICE / Don’t limit yourself by chasing an impossible level of perfection in your art. Art should be and feels more cathartic when it is, about your feelings. Explore yourself. And if you aren’t ready to do that just yet, explore everything and anything you can until you are.