As the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, the senior art show takes center stage in the upper school commons. In the show, senior artists present and sell their work, be it photography, ceramics, paintings, sketches, or anything they can create. The artwork can be sold to anyone, and all profits go to the artist. Barstow’s senior art show has been a major landmark in the school year for years, and is always an exciting experience for artists and spectators alike. In addition to this tradition, Bridget Kukuk, the lower school art teacher here at Barstow, takes her art classes to the show to cultivate their appreciation for art, and possibly inspire them to participate in the art show when they are seniors. They visit the show for a portion of their class time, and are tasked with finding their favorite qualities of the art. This year’s fourth graders went to the art show, and thoroughly enjoyed their time looking at the artwork created by fellow students at Barstow.
Students take notes over a photography exhibit. (Elliott Clement ’26)
Students look at photography, while surrounded by other art. (Elliott Clement ’26)
A student points out a ceramic piece. (Elliott Clement ’26)
A large selection of paintings are displayed at the show. (Elliott Clement ’26)Ms. Kukuk shows her students some creative paintings. (Elliott Clement ’26)Students show interest in a painting display. (Elliott Clement ’26)A unique cosmic tray is on display at the show. (Elliott Clement ’26)
A ceramic rainbow bowl can be found at the show, along with other artwork. (Elliott Clement ’26)
Creative pieces such as a ceramic waffle and Mandalorian helmet can also be found at the show. (Elliott Clement ’26)
Some ceramic exhibits include pots, mugs, plates, and even incense burners. (Elliott Clement ’26)Students admire a display featuring various ceramic items. (Elliott Clement ’26)A photography display exhibits many different topics, such as animals and shoes. (Elliott Clement ’26)
Fourth grade students admire a more minimalistic photography exhibit. (Elliott Clement ’26)
Students gaze at framed photography. (Elliott Clement ’26)
Photos of various subjects are displayed. (Elliott Clement ’26)
