Amongst chattering and galleries of dark and bright photos, paintings and sculptures, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) hosted its annual art show, displaying a wide range of student artwork from across the region. Among the featured artists were several Strath Haven students.
Each of the art teachers—Mrs. Jennifer Rodgers, Mr. Scott Rodgers, Ms. Regina Iannello, and Ms. Kate Plows—selected three student works for display from recent artwork in their classes.
“I think it’s great because I spend a lot of time committing to my hobby,” junior Matthew Ramirez said. Ramirez had one of his photos featured. “Being able to have that in a gallery where people are welcome to see it and interact with it is really, really special.”
DCCC also recognizes students for a faculty award, a distinction given to a student from each participating high school. The DCC faculty chose senior MJ Rosenberg for this award.
“I was really surprised when I got that email,” Rosenberg said. “The award included a certificate and a $100 gift card—which is going to be really, really nice for expensive paints.”
With a recognition of distinction, the art show offers a great opportunity for many student artists.
“I’ve never had my artwork displayed outside of school before,” Rosenberg said. “It feels very rewarding to have all this hard work recognized.”
The art show allows artists, parents, and other students to see one another’s works, allowing different perspectives.
“It’s really cool seeing all of the different styles people bring to the table,” senior Violet Abrahamsson said. “There’s such a wide range of techniques and perspectives. It makes you appreciate how unique everyone’s creative process is.”
The diversity of work in the gallery reinforces the idea that art is also about perspective.
“You get to see how other artists approach their work, what themes they focus on, the techniques they use, and how they express themselves,” Abrahamsson said. “It’s inspiring because you realize that no two pieces are the same, even if they’re working with similar ideas.”
