Upper School Artists Shine at Area Art Show
Each February, high school teachers within a 150-mile radius of St. Louis are invited to submit artwork from up to 10 students for the Young Artists’ Showcase, an exhibition curated by the venerable St. Louis Artists’ Guild.
Principia Upper School takes advantage of this opportunity for our students to gain wider exposure to the field and to peer work. Of the 183 pieces accepted into this year’s exhibit, eight were created by Principia students—two of whom won awards. That’s an impressive showing, given our student-body size relative to other participating schools.
Junior Marlaina Mathisen's ceramic piece, Pug, won the Susan Bostwich Award at the 2016 Young Artists' Showcase. (Ms. Bostwich is a ceramicist and was the judge for this year's show.)
Senior Emily Martin's pencil drawing, MaryGrace, won the William and Elaine Small prize.
Oil by Anna Webster, senior
Scratchboard by Gastuvas Balukake, junior
Acrylic by Chrissy Fredrikson, senior
Pastel, charcoal, and conte by Ricky Young, senior
Watercolor by Jover de los Reyes, junior
Pencil drawing by Mackenzie McCarty, freshman