By Norah Jewett ’25
The members of Beverly High School’s National Art Honors Society always put a lot of time and effort into their pieces. And what better way to showcase their hard work than to have it displayed in a museum exhibit?
Running through the weekend of April 27th and 28th, the artwork of NAHS appeared in an exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. Students have mentioned how exciting it is that their work was displayed for the public to see.
Around a total of fifteen pieces of artwork were included in the exhibit, each with its own unique title and description behind the piece.
Riley Dynia submitted an art piece called Illuminations that pictures a moth, a burning candle, and a pair of hands, representing a time of transformation in one’s life and their identity being therefore shaped by their environment.
Forbidding Your Social Influences was created by Sophia Gallo. It symbolizes the hope and happiness that comes with saying no to poor influences. Though at the moment you may be feeling uneasy about your decision, you know it’s the best solution for yourself.
Katie Jutras painted a piece of pills spilling from a bottle called Just One More, a powerful piece depicting how addiction can cost you your life.
“It’s a great opportunity to explore different symbolisms in art,” shares Jutras.
Moreover, Dynia remarks, “It was nice seeing people looking and taking pictures of my work, it made me feel pretty proud.”
NAHS is known for creating wonderful and unique opportunities for its members to pursue art throughout high school. And it definitely came through with providing an exciting experience for these art enthusiasts!
Image credit: Riley Dynia
