Fine Arts Newsletter
Back to School 2012
Kevin Kelley: featured Faculty Artist Kevin talks about his art and the creative process behind “The Nerd/The Hero” displayed in the Hershey Center as part of the Faculty/Staff Art Show. What inspires you in the Creative Process? This piece, “The Nerd”, was inspired by Jonathan Borosky and his work “Dancing Ballerina Clown”. I get a lot of my inspiration from other artists. How did “The Nerd/The Hero” come about? I had created an interesting torso and wanted to move it into a complete figure. The assemblage of various parts and materials seemed natural. During this time I was working on propellers and beanie hats. What are your favorite materials to work with? Materials are just a means to an end. Different pieces require different materials. Some, steel for strength. Others may require cotton for a light, luminous feeling and so on. It is very easy to become attached to a particular material, so I like to explore possibilities. How long did “The Nerd” take to make? “The Nerd” developed over a period of a few years before the title was realized and the work completed as shown. Can you elaborate on the “confusion” of the title? The title is “The Nerd”, not “The Hero”. After painting “The Nerd”, I raised the piece up and saw it changed to “The Hero”. This seemed to finish the piece. Some may see it . . . others will not. I like the possibilities. I feel it is open to interpretation by the viewer. What is the greatest dividend of making art? A piece of art doesn’t look like art. Over time you continue to see more in the work, and it grows and stays alive for the viewer.
Left: Alumnus Woody Woodroof ‘s series of cyanotypes on hemp panels is on display in the Hershey Center as part of the Faculty/Staff Art Show. Below: Also in the Hershey Center is US Art Teacher Jere Williams’ sculpture Sally is Short for Sarah Ann .
Below: Art displayed in the Lower School includes Fish (painting) by Alex Peavey, Tomato (watercolor) by Molly Revere, Barn Scene (pastel) by Letty Wood, Leaf (photo) and poetry by Pete Follansbee, a metal sculpture by Paul Teeples, and a bench by George Wickham.
Several students and alumni participated in the 48 Hour Film Project this summer. Above are outtakes from Class Axe’s team film - “It Takes Heart to Make Sales”
Michael Rafter, musical director for the original Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, visited with the cast and crew of Millie. He discussed not only life in the theatre world, but also some of the “back stories” of these songs. He then taught a Master Class with all of our leads.
Convocation this year included an Olympics-themed performance by the 4th grade. Music was provided by the US Jazz Band and the US Chorus.
Middle School students Katie Hayes and Olivia Laskin participated in SPARC’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat this summer, directed by Mrs. Jenny Hundley
Briana Lee spent a week studying with the Alvin Ailey Dance Studio in New York City. Check out this link for a video interview with her about her Dance Internship!
http://youtu.be/4huIRIalR5o Congratulations!
The following students have been named to the Senior Regional Orchestra: Ana Yoo - Violin II Meagan Justice - Viola, 4th chair Sarah Towler - Harp Annie Leeth was named 3rd Alternate for Violin
Upcoming Events: Upper School Musical - Thoroughly Modern Millie Show Dates: October 25, 7:30pm October 26, 8:00pm October 27, 4:00pm Tickets on Sale for $10.00 each, beginning Wednesday, October 10th. Tickets available online through http://collegiate-va.ticketleap.com/tmm or at the HCA Box Office. Members of the US Jazz Band will join Richmond Community High School to participate in the CenterStage Kickoff Event on October 10th at 10:00am at the Carpenter Center. The International Emerging Leaders Conference will feature performances by the Upper School Orchestra, Chorus, Jazz Band, and Con Brio. The First Grade will present “Stone Soup Under the Big Top” on November 9th. To Subscribe to this Newsletter contact us at kparthemos@collegiate-va.org
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