Many young creatives reside within the classrooms of Cypress Creek Highschool, withholding their talent inside. That is- until the perfect opportunity strikes, and they can release all their creativity, and show the world what they have to offer. Typically, this is at home, but art club also serves as a huge outlet for artistic students. From kids in AP Art to those with no conservatory classes, it allows for similar minds from across the school to meet and share their passions.
The club is typically held twice a week, being Tuesdays and Wednesdays in room 5-123- the ceramics room. The club also runs for roughly an hour, lasting until 2:30 P.M. It typically serves as a studio space, allowing attendees to do what they please, but special events are also held. Among such are art showcases, where students can bring in any kind of creative work and put it on display- which was the case on Wednesday, October 23rd.
“My piece here is my first piece for AP Drawing,” said senior Lindsey Overland. “My whole topic is femininity and how to portray that uniquely, so I thought ‘what was the first thing you think of when you think of femininity?’ It’s usually pink bows and pretty stuff, so I drew the subject in a Victorian era with this giant bow over her face.”
While some do not believe teenagers to be mature, many show significant understanding of complex topics. This is especially true of artists, as their work almost always has a meaning behind it. Whether it be simply for the sake of art or it be an in-depth and critical analysis, all art represents something.
Overland said, “You’re kind of drawn into that and it’s like, ‘oh, that’s all she is, she’s only feminine,’ but her expression says otherwise. In the background, there’s these green waves that represent uneasiness.”
Art can also represent rebellion. From things like Kurt Cobain performing on stage in a dress and defying norms to activists creating political artwork to spread information, rebellion has always been a prominent theme in art. It favors the artist’s identity over societal demands.
Senior Riley Alfored said, “My art teacher last year at Land O’ Lakes hated me, he hated my art style. I like to make creepy things that make people want to look at it, but also stop looking at it.”
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Creating works can also serve as an outlet for money, as creators can sell their pieces off and continue to make more. It can help clear up space and encourage artists to
