Life on Himes An Artistic Celebration Jesuit artists shine at the annual Celebration of the Arts 4 JESUIT PERSPECTIVES • SPRING 2017 The Student Commons at Jesuit High School was fi lled with extraordinary artistic talent and great food on Sunday, April 23 at the annual Celebration of the Arts and A Taste of Jesuit extravaganza. Jesuit’s visual artists, under the direction of Kevin Ball ’03, created an amazing wall-to-wall showcase in the Multi-Purpose Room for the Juried Art Show. Claiming highest honors in the top two categories, from among hundreds of exceptional works displayed by outstanding student artists, was Justin Sanchez ’17. Sanchez earned 1st place in the Senior Portfolio category for his broad array of superior work, and also earned the event’s top honor, Best in Show, for his dynamic acrylic on canvas painting “Rooster Fight.” Lucas Ortiz ’17 and Rhett Broz ’17 earned 2nd and 3rd, respectively, in Senior Portfolio. Among the other 1st place winners were Nathan Wegner ’17 (Teacher Commission Project), Quintin Hoggard ’18 in two categories (Edible Aesthetic and Touch of Color), and Bryce Bailey ’18 in two categories (Low Key High Contrast and Pen & Ink). Among the judges evaluating the hundreds of pieces of student art was Emiliano Settecasi ’13, a former student of Mr. Ball’s who won Best in Show at Celebration of the Arts 2013 and is a professional painter. Scan 2017 Lucas Ortiz ’17, 2nd place, Senior portfolio Derose Brutus ’18 Justin Sanchez ’17 and Kevin Ball ’03
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