Listening to the echoes of the “Spring Art Show”

MHS held the Spring Art Show on April 1 where many artwork and performances were showcased with the purpose of “leaving different kinds of sensations and depths of impressions, depending on the unique backgrounds of each person viewing the artwork.” The Spring Art Show opening was held at the art lobby at 4:00 P.M. and students and teachers who were interested were all encouraged to go. Yeseo Jeon (9A) made an exhibition statement with the theme of “Listen to the Echoes.” Her idea was realized in the form of a box designed by Mavis Goh (10A). Mavis designed the invitation in the form of a box in order to show that sounds echo through the empty enclosed space of box.

The performances that took place included songs such as, “One call away” by Yeseo Jeon and Gina Bae, “Superhero” by Michael Lee and Carol Park, and also a breathtaking flute performance by Andy Kim.

Yeseo expressed, “Just like echoes, artwork can leave a lingering sensation on every audience, and [each] audience, depending on [their] different backgrounds, [feel differently about each piece], [just like how] echoes sound different in every single environment.” She also wanted the talents of the SMIC artists to be shown, and she wanted to respect their own ideas and artworks. Yeseo also added that the goal to challenge audiences’ prior thoughts was successful.

Mrs. Edwards, the high school art teacher, explained that the art students put much of their time and effort into this exhibition, commenting, “students [had] been working on their pieces since the beginning of the year.” The students explored different designs, techniques, media, and tools, and they had to choose their best works to present. Mrs. Edwards also stated that the obstacles the students went through were a way to improve. She thought that “every project was a challenge of its own, so the whole point of being introduced of something new or more difficult than what you used to know is for you to be able to stretch yourself [beyond your limits].”

Featured image – A student observing others’ works Photo Courtesy of Connie Wen

by: Justina Kim