Long Island's Best 2020 Exhibition Catalogue by The Heckscher Museum of Art

The Museum gratefully acknowledges our SPONSORS AND PARTNERS PRESENTING SPONSOR The Darrell Fund Endowment

ARTISTIC SPONSOR Strong-Cuevas Foundation

PATRON SPONSORS Patricia and Vincent Mallardi III, TD Charitable Foundation, The Claire Friedlander Family Foundation, RBC Wealth Management, and The Dr. Lee MacCormick Edwards Charitable Foundation EXHIBITION CATALOGUE SPONSOR Inna Gellerman, DDS, Gellerman Orthodontics Thank you to the school districts, administrators, teachers, and most of all the students who have made this year’s exhibition a success. Your unwavering dedication to this annual initiative has made Long Island’s Best one of the most prestigious opportunities for young artists on Long Island.

Prizes and awards generously provided by Christopher Renzo Bianchi and the Bianchi Family Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Awards Frank J. Sposato, Jeffrey Sposato, and Peter F. Cohen Second Place, Judith Sposato Memorial Prize Robin T. Hadley Third Place, The Hadley Prize Jeanne Hewitt Fourth Place, The Stan Brodsky Scholarship Award Donors to the 2014 Celebrate Achievement Benefit Celebrate Achievement Best In Show Award The Law Offices of Andrew Presberg Andrew Presberg Promising Young Artist Awards Christine Machtay Donald and Gloria Horn Scholarship Award and Donald G. Horn, Jr. Scholarship Award Huntington Fine Arts Huntington Fine Arts Institute Award of Excellence Cozza Family The Cozza Family Photography Award Firefly Art Gallery The Firefly Artists Next Generation Award

Additional Thank Yous Jurors Karli Wurzelbacher, Ph.D., Curator, The Heckscher Museum of Art Nancy Richner, Former Director of Hofstra University Museum of Art Andreas Rentsch, Exhibition Catalogue Photographer The Heckscher Museum of Art receives generous support from the Town of Huntington.

Now in its 24th year, this exhibition features extraordinary works of art created by Long Island high school students. 388 students from 58 high schools submitted artwork for jurying and 100 works were selected by Karli Wurzelbacher, Heckscher Museum Curator, and guest juror Nancy Richner. That makes this the largest Long Island’s Best ever, in honor of the Museum’s 100th anniversary! Due to Covid 19, the Museum temporarily closed its doors in March, postponing the in-person exhibition. On Friday April 17, Long Island’s Best 2020 opened virtually on Heckscher.org. This online format features all of the exhibition’s components, including artist statements written by each student, images of artwork from the Museum’s exhibitions that inspired students, videos about select artwork, and more!

VIRTUAL RECEPTION For the first time, a Virtual Reception and Award Ceremony was held live on Instagram on Thursday April 30th! Lisa Sayedi, Lead Museum Educator, hosted the event and was joined by staff members, jurors, and several exhibiting students. 266 students, teachers, family and friends attended in support of all 100 young artists. (See more photos at the back of catalogue.)

TOP AWARDS Stephanie Lopez received Best in Show for Prismatic Bubble. Matthew Diesing was awarded Second Place for A Seat at the Table. Micarlys Ramirez received Third Place for Ydelim in a Green Chair, and Bridget Buckmaster’s photograph Check Mate won Fourth Place. This year’s Virtual Visitors Choice Award was record-breaking, with 9,193 votes from 14 countries! Due to the response, two winners, Alana Moy & Micarlys Ramirez, were selected.

Award-winning artwork (details) by the following artists (left to right): Stephanie Lopez, Matthew Diesing, Micarlys Ramirez, Bridget Buckmaster, Alana Moy. This artwork is marked with a in this catalogue.

EXHIBITION CATALOGUES Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Inna Gellerman, DDS, Gellerman Orthodontics, all exhibiting students and their teachers will receive this exhibition catalogue, featuring images of all works in the exhibition, artist statements, and Inspiration Artwork.

VISITING THE MUSEUM Students found inspiration in artwork on view in the Museum during the 2019-2020 school year. Through close observation and discussion, students learned to make connections between artwork on view and their own experiences.

INSPIRATION ARTWORK Each young artist selected a work of art in one of the following exhibitions to inspire their original work of art for Long Island’s Best. An image of this Inspiration Artwork is provided with the Artist Statement to deepen visual connections.

Mort Künstler Künstler’s larger-than-life role in the golden era of pulp fiction unfolds in more than 80 original illustrations from the artist’s private collection, almost all publicly exhibited for the first time.

Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

This exhibition focuses on the artist’s Homage works, which pay tribute to great female painters from the Renaissance through the modern era. Using a variety of approaches, Dellosso often melds her own image to artists from the past, creating self-portraits that transcend time while conveying the inspiring stories of historical women.

A Fine Line The exhibition includes impromptu sketches; preparatory studies for paintings, sculptures, and costume design; illustrations meant to accompany text; and drawings conceived as independent works of art. Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, The Mentor (Self Portrait), 2010, Oil on linen. Lent by Ms. Roberta Cervelli.

Cornelia Foss, Ominous Sky, 1996 [detail], Oil on linen. Gift of the Artist.

Locally Sourced Underscoring The Heckscher Museum of Art’s commitment to preserving and presenting the stories of Long Island’s art through our permanent collection, the museum-wide exhibition brings together painting, sculpture, photography, and works on paper by dozens of artists to explore the themes of place, dialogue among artists, and landscape, with particular attention to the achievements of women artists of Long Island.

CONGRATULATIONS LONG ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST 2020 EXHIBITING ARTISTS! Maya Alschuler-Pierce, Valley Stream South High School Huntington Fine Arts Institute Award of Excellence Firefly Gallery Next Generation Award Nicole Amatulli, General Douglas MacArthur High School Aqsa Ansari, Hicksville High School Achievement Award in Oil Painting Mia Bader, Sanford H Calhoun High School Caitlyn Bella, Division Avenue High School Nicholas Brown, E.W. Miles Middle School Bridget Buckmaster, Northport High School FOURTH PLACE, Stan Brodsky Scholarship Award Tommy Burney, Harborfields High School Gianna Campanaro, East Rockaway High School Ningsum Chan, Half Hollow Hills High School East Erica Chen, Half Hollow Hills High School West Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award Isabel Chen, Valley Stream High School North Grace Chu, Lawrence Woodmere Academy Tristan deBrauwere, Oceanside High School Matthew Diesing, John F. Kennedy High School SECOND PLACE, Judith Sposato Memorial Award Sophia DiGiovanni, Centereach High School Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Heckscher Centennial Scholarship Award Lucy Downing, South Side High School Katelynn Duarte, Sachem High School East Ava Feinstein, Portledge High School

Rachel Ferrara, Northport High School Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award Kailee Finn, Valley Stream Central High School Achievement Award in Social Commentary Sophie Fischetti, Patchogue-Medford High School William Fisher, Hicksville High School Emily Fuchs, Division Avenue High School Annika Galvin, Huntington High School Andrew Presberg Promising Young Artist Award Xiuya Gang, Cold Spring Harbor High School Meilin Garfinkel, Long Beach High School Matt Garone, Long Beach High School Diane Gavrylyuk, General Douglas MacArthur High School Courtney Gerard, Bellport High School Cozza Family Photography Award Noelle Giambrone-Hatalovsky, North Shore High School Donald & Gloria Horn Scholarship Award Olivia Golebiewski, West Babylon High School Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award Benjamin Herbert, Northport High School Andrew Presberg Promising Young Artist Award Jocelyn Herrera, Mineola High School Achievement Award in Use of Color Huntington Fine Arts Institute Award of Excellence Cailin Hoang, Hicksville High School Huntington Fine Arts Institute Award of Excellence Viveka Jain, Hicksville High School Jessica Kacinski, Sayville High School Alice Katok, North Shore High School Carleigh Keehner, Oyster Bay High School Ryan Kenny, Half Hollow Hills High School West Marina Khan, Commack High School Sara-Emily Khan, Elmont High School

Samantha Kohn, Sayville High School Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award Vivienne LaVertu, Huntington High School Huntington Fine Arts Institute Award of Excellence Van Hoang Le, General Douglas MacArthur High School You (Zoe) Lin, Herricks High School Madyson Livingston, John F. Kennedy High School Erika Lopez, Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School Donald G. Horn, Jr. Scholarship Award Stephanie Lopez, Hicksville High School Celebrate Achievement BEST IN SHOW Victoria Lu, South Side High School Natalie Martinez, Huntington Fine Arts Erika Mattschull, Northport High School Dom Mauri, Newfield High School Gavin Mazzola, Harborfields High School Alexa Miller, Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School Huntington Fine Arts Institute Award of Excellence Mimi Monti, Cold Spring Harbor High School Alena Moreira, Valley Stream North High School Alana Moy, Valley Stream Central High School Virtual Visitors Choice Award Netania Muhammad, Valley Stream North High School Taylor Murphy, Hicksville High School Nolan Parenti, Sanford H. Calhoun High School Anneliese Perfetti, Half Hollow Hills High School East Elaina Pisano, West Babylon High School Patricia Prott, Bellport High School Jhana Prue, Long Beach High School Micarlys Ramirez, Brentwood High School THIRD PLACE, The Hadley Prize Virtual Visitors Choice Award

Olivia Robson, Manhasset High School Abraham Rodriguez, Huntington High School Javier Rodriguez, Amityville Memorial High School Emma Romano, Oceanside High School Rosalia Rosato, Kings Park High School Sally Rosenthal, Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School Jessica Rotondi, Hicksville High School Kelly Ryan, Hicksville High School Belle Salsone, Long Beach High School Angelyse Santiago, Sachem High School East Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award Kat Schorn, Northport High School Isabella Scuteri, Patchogue-Medford High School Lillian Seely, Sachem High School West Gillian Shrey, Center Moriches High School Sanamjeet Singh, Hicksville High School Amshitha Sivarajah, Hicksville High School Katelyn Smith, General Douglas MacArthur High School Amanda Spiegel, Half Hollow Hills High School East Lillian Stone, John F. Kennedy High School Achievement Award in Realism in Colored Pencil Matthew Tepper, Oyster Bay High School Anna Tesoriero, Cold Spring Harbor High School Cyla Timperio, Long Beach High School Mark Tringali, Half Hollow Hills High School East Catherine Tsarouhtsis, Oceanside High School Joanna Vaccaro, John F. Kennedy High School Deina Vicente, Long Beach High School Tyler Walsh, Bellport High School Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award Enru Wang, Smithtown Christian High School Megan Ward, Valley Stream High School South Nethmi Withanage, Smithtown High School HS East

Maya Alschuler-Pierce, Two as One, Charcoal Valley Stream South High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Ed Lee I was inspired by the various interpretations of female empowerment throughout Dellosso’s exhibition. I was particularly captivated by The Burning of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard’s Masterpiece for the raw energy that was captured between the two women in the painting. One woman seemed to effortlessly fall into the other, without their eyes meeting, displaying their closeness through body language. My goal was to emphasize a strong connection between people that is built on trust. In my piece, Two as One, I drew the girls very close together, although not looking at one another, but still guiding the viewer to understand their powerful emotional connection. The Firefly Artists Next Generation Award Huntington Fine Arts Institute Award of Excellence

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso The Burning of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard’s Masterpiece (Self-Portrait Homage), 2015, Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Nicole Amatulli Reflecting, Digital Photograph General Douglas MacArthur High School Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Rebecca Muir In Drawing for Tondo, Glarner strategically places colors and lines in his drawing, which allows the viewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye to move through the composition. Taking inspiration from this, I took notice of these details and I incorporated the mirror, along with a line to reflect the composition of his piece. The orange outline draws the eye towards the subject, while the lines allow the eye to roam.

Inspiration artwork: Fritz Glarner, Drawing for Tondo 1962, Charcoal and crayon on paper From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Aqsa Ansari, Vanishing Insecurities, Oil on canvas Hicksville High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Craig Mateyunas When I first saw Dellosso’s Bride ll, I was amazed by its size and realistic style. I could see the solemn expression on the figure’s face and how much emotion it held. Although the subtle whites and grays drew me to this piece, I wanted to use a monochromatic palette that radiated with color. I utilized fluorescent pink to draw the viewer’s attention to the model’s strong expression. In Dellosso’s painting, the butterflies tell a story about a woman transforming. The artist paid homage to other female artists while inserting her imagery to tell a story, I was inspired to do the same but with a girl and her reflection. The water portrays the emotions and insecurities she feels about herself. The subject on top of the mirrored image displays smears and ripples, showing her vulnerability as she casts off her emotions. The last few droplets represent her final insecurities, trailing off her fingertips and onto the mirrored image as she lets go of all that she is afraid of. This leaves a clear picture of the figure and her powerful, confident gaze towards the viewer. Achievement Award in Oil Painting

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, Bride II, 2005 (detail), Oil on canvas From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Mia Bader Philly, Acrylic on canvas Sanford H. Calhoun High School Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Joan Gonzalez One piece that particularly caught my attention was The Garden Wall. The vibrant colors, and the compositional arrangement of highlights and shadows were what initially drew me in. The painting made me feel that this might be one of the artist’s favorite places. I was reminded of one of my favorite places – a famous street lined with colorful buildings that I had visited in Philadelphia. I sought to recreate my small polaroid photo of this street and capture the essence of White’s attention to details along with his ability to bring us directly into an environment of his choosing. I allow the viewer to experience that same warm, inviting energy of my favorite Philly street.

Inspiration artwork: Christian White, The Garden Wall, 1992, Oil on linen From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Caitlyn Bella, Casey’s Return, Gouache on paper Division Avenue High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Tim Ryan While observing Mort Künstler’s work, I was inspired by two particular pieces: The Bear that Killed Ken Scott and Jock’s Island. I connected the latter through a direct relationship between the Border Collie in the painting, and my dog Casey. Before Casey passed, she and my father had a special bond, which I can only imagine to be like Jock and the sole person left on the island. In the second illustration, I was drawn to the color theory, composition, and use of dramatic lighting. Focusing on these characteristics and symbols, I created a scene in which a bright light source is illuminating from my dad, along with Casey’s spirit, who is beginning to care for the sole person she had connected with in the world, my dad.

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Jock’s Island, Year, Oil on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Nicholas Brown, Spiral Tower, Pencil E.W. Miles Middle School, Grade: 9, Art Teacher: Jennifer Dibble I was drawn to Duveneckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s piece in particular because I admired his use of shading. Looking at it further, I also wanted to incorporate the use of a staircase in my own work. My goal was to challenge myself to learn to use highlights and shadows effectively. Creating a spiral staircase, with complex twists and turns also taught me a lot about composition, as did adding newspaper collage to create texture in the background.

Inspiration artwork: Frank Duveneck, The Stairway, Venice, n.d., Pencil on paper From the exhibition: A Fine Line: Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Bridget Buckmaster Check Mate, Digital photograph Northport High School Grade: 11, Art Teacher: John DeRosa My piece was inspired by Andreas Rentsch’s The Wanderer. I used leading lines in the image that I projected over my model, which I related back to the use of smoke in Rentsch’s piece, creating an effect that constantly draws the viewer’s eye to the silhouette of the person. Fourth Place, Stan Brodsky Scholarship Award

Inspiration artwork:

Andreas Rentsch, The Wanderer 2003, Selenium toned gelatin silver print From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Tommy Burney, Familiarity, Digital art Harborfields High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Jeanie Ritter I drew inspiration from Brooks’ painting, appreciating his choice of color, and decided to limit myself to the same palette he used. I observed that Brooks’ piece uses large primary colored brushstrokes, and freeform shapes which evoke a feeling of familiarity and calm. These qualities and the exhibition’s theme of Locally Sourced influenced my choice in subject matter. In portraying a scene of standing on the roadside grass and looking at the colorful sky, I intended to tap into that same familiarity, for my local audiences in particular.

Inspiration artwork: James Brooks, Untitled, 1950, Gouache and oil on paper From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Gianna Campanaro, Vena Cava, Colored pencil East Rockaway High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Kristie Galante As I read about Federico Castellon, I began to realize that every artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is personal and reflects aspects of their own ideas and experiences. This gave me the confidence to share my story of struggle and recovery at a very young age. I drew a work of art that illustrated heart related issues and the function of the circulatory system. This is relevant to my life, as when I was five years old, I had an operation that would save my life. Being born premature led me to have many struggles, especially when it came to my heart. Originally, I had one defect which was a hole in my heart. However, over the course of a few years, I also developed a Ventricle Septal Defect. My family began to notice that my lips would turn blue, effects from my heart and Cyanosis. Doctors found the problem, saving me from having a massive heart attack. Through my work, I convey the body and the heart, sharing my story, and bringing awareness to those who struggle with heart related issues, not only physically but also psychologically.

Inspiration artwork: Federico Castellon, Portrait of Abraham Walkowitz 1943, Pencil on paperboard From the exhibition: A Fine Line: Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Ningsum Chan, Dream Keeper, Linoleum print Half Hollow Hills High School East, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Tania Godoy A dream is an imaginary world, reflecting some of our deepest thoughts and hopes. Inspired by Genevieve Estelle Jones’s Dream (Self-Portrait Homage), I created a composition, in the traditional medium of printmaking to capture my own utopia. I portrayed myself as a simple bird looking towards a dream world filled with exotic creatures, all symbolic of various dreams that I have had. To me, the bird represents freedom and adventure. I long to possess that same carefree quality of a bird as I explore the world. I chose to convey my life’s challenges represented by the carving trees that surround this utopia, which I can overcome with hard work and commitment. Through the printing process, I was able to see my vision unfold and come to life as I carved through the block bit by bit. Ultimately, dreams are like works of art that unfold with patience, imagination, and hope.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, Genevieve Estelle Jones’s Dream (Self-Portrait Homage), 2015, Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Erica Chen, Solace, Chalk Pastel Half Hollow Hills High School West, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Jennifer Ievolo At first glance, Dellosso’s piece depicts a portrait of relaxation. However, a closer look reveals a slightly troubled, tense expression. As I was dealing with my own struggles in life, it inspired me to capture a similar moment of solace. This led to a self-portrait in which the companionship of my cat briefly consoles me in a stressful moment. I was drawn to Dellosso’s contrast between light and dark, which mimicked the warm colors of Jones’ face. This provided an ethereal glow, further capturing the juxtaposing emotions of both stress and comfort. Similar to Dellosso’s piece, Solace balances the dichotomy of pressure and relief. I wanted to draw attention to the contrast between my tired posture and the comfort in my expression as I buried my hand in my cat’s fur. The softness of the pastel aided in portraying a soft moment of peace. These parallels demonstrated how everyone has their own methods for seeking solace.

Renzo and Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, Genevieve Estelle Jones’s Dream (Self-Portrait Homage), 2015, Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Isabel Chen, Haas Been, Digital photograph Valley Stream North High School, Grade 12, Art Teacher: Allan Nafte I was most inspired by Rentschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of shadows, darkness, and how he illuminated his subject, which provided a mysterious air. The figure is unknown and obscured, yet it still demanded my attention. In my photograph, I captured the subject with a similar obscurity through darkness, but ensured that the profile would remain clear and expressive. While Rentsch used several minutes of exposure to capture his subject, I decided to expose my image as quickly and clearly as possible. The clarity that this quick exposure provides matches the transparency of emotions that I believe this silhouette brings, a vital facet that inspired my piece.

Inspiration artwork: Eugene Speicher, Flowers in a Vase, n.d., Crayon on paper From the exhibition: A Fine Line Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Grace Chu, Shine, Watercolor and colored pencil Lawrence Woodmere Academy, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Marisa Dulisse I was inspired by Edward Moranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foggy Afternoon, New York Bay because I was drawn to how he painted the sun reflecting off of the waves. As I looked closer, I thought about how the sun might have brought a sense of peace to all the sailors on the ships. The sun is also a symbol of growth. In my still life painting I used light and reflection, to bring a sense of serenity and peace to the composition. As an international student from China, I am reminded how important serenity is to me. Much like the sun reflecting on the water in Moranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s painting can bring peace to the viewer, my daily painting of lights, darks, and shadows helps bring out a spirit of growth in me. When the sun shines upon the ripe fruit it brings out its brightest colors and its warmth is symbolic of hope for the future.

Inspiration artwork: Edward Moran Foggy Afternoon, New York Bay, 1872, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Tristan deBrauwere, Silhouetted Emotion, Digital photograph Oceanside High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Nanci Nigro I was most inspired by Rentschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of shadows, darkness, and how he illuminated his subject, which provided a mysterious air. The figure is unknown and obscured, yet it still demanded my attention. In my photograph, I captured the subject with a similar obscurity through darkness, but ensured that the profile would remain clear and expressive. While Rentsch used several minutes of exposure to capture his subject, I decided to expose my image as quickly and clearly as possible. The clarity that this quick exposure provides matches the transparency of emotions that I believe this silhouette brings, a vital facet that inspired my piece.

Inspiration artwork: Andreas Rentsch, The Wanderer 2003, Selenium toned gelatin silver print From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Matthew Diesing, A Seat at the Table, Charcoal John F. Kennedy High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Vanessa Albaneze I drew inspiration from Seymour Lipton’s Untitled drawing. I appreciated how this abstract piece balanced both 2-D and 3-D qualities. It reminded me of some past work I have done. I connected with how his drawing was described by the artist as “attempting to find harmony in chaos”. My piece is very sharp and line based, containing those same 2-D and 3-D elements. Lines and shapes converge in ways that create depth and, in other ways, create very flat planes. Second Place, Judith Sposato Memorial Prize

Inspiration artwork: Seymour Lipton, Untitled drawing, 1961, Charcoal on paper From the exhibition: A Fine Line Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Sophia DiGiovanni, 2977, Digital photograph Centereach High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Monica Holland Drawing inspiration from Kuhn’s piece, I was intrigued by his use of contrast and lines, along with the title of the piece. Kuhn’s stylistic approach to this piece inspired me to travel to New York City and photograph the Oculus. The sun causes shadows and contrast to form on the Oculus’ architecture. I chose the name 2977 because of Kuhn’s title, Memorial #22. The title 2977 represents the 2,977 people who died on September 11th, 2001.

Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Heckscher Centennial Scholarship Award

Inspiration artwork: Mark Kuhn, Memorial #22 1986, Poster paint and grease pencils on BFK Rives paper From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Lucy Downing, After Ten, Acrylic on canvas South Side High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Chris Karaktin Wilson’s Midsummer Midnight presents a landscape that is primarily sky, with a seething, tangible volume to it. Transitions among textures and hues create a dreamy sort of depth with a calming, ambiguously nostalgic or mysterious character. I admired the piece’s movement, attitude, and use of space. I drew a connection between Wilson’s childhood reflection and my own formative years at the Berkshire Mountains, which has always been my home-away-from-home for the last eleven years. The slopes of Jiminy Peak have housed some of my most significant experiences: learning to trust the environment and to take a step back and lose myself. My painting employs the same focus on negative space, dreamy color scheme, and intense use of light to provide a scene representative of memory. Like Wilson’s painting, the landscape is more than just visual: it is an experience that envelops the viewer in scenes out of the artist’s consciousness.

Inspiration artwork: Jane Wilson, Midsummer Midnight, 1993, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Katelynn Duarte, Carousel of the Newly Familiar, Oil pastel Sachem High School East, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Katrina Wrigley I was inspired by Paton Miller’s View from Fairfield’s. What particularly struck me was the movement and texture. It made me feel like the scenery was spinning. This familiarity brought back nostalgic memories of my childhood home. The merry-go-round symbolizes the movement as I’m passing by in the car, but also the ups and downs of my life when I lived there. I titled my piece Carousel of the Newly Familiar because the day I moved to a new home, the renovations for my old home were completed, and the place where I grew up was no longer the same. However, my memories remain unchanged, vivid, and continue to define a piece of who I am today.

Inspiration artwork: Paton Miller, View from Fairfield’s, 1998, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Ava Feinstein, Wired Woman, Wire Portledge School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Jerry Krause My inspiration came from De Niroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1968 Figure Study. While De Niroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is simplistic and abstract, I loved the curvature of the body and the fluidity of the figure. I was intrigued by the way he created an outline of the figure with curvy, imperfect lines. This is what inspired my creation of Wired Woman. My piece incorporates the same core aspects, mimicking the use of an outlined figure and the fluidity using one continuous roll of wire. I chose to use wire because sculpture has always interested me and I wanted to take this 2-D piece and provide more depth. I bent, curved and formed the wire to create the model in front of me, as if I were drawing with wire. I connected the joints with thinner wire so that the intersected pieces would remain intact without losing the fluidity and gesture of the figure.

Inspiration artwork: Robert De Niro, (Figure Study), 1968, Charcoal on paper From the exhibition: A Fine Line Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Rachel Ferrara, Untitled, Oil on canvas Northport High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Anthony Klinger-Cooley Fukuhara’s painting of Heckscher Park creates a sense of beauty during the bleak winter. His use of stark white, silhouettes a wintery path in a way that’s both simplistic and abstract. I wanted to achieve the same end with my piece, but elected to use more vibrant colors to compliment my own style. Although at first the aesthetic factor of the painting drew me in, it was only after reading more about the artist and his life during World War II that it became my source of inspiration. Henry Fukahara lived in California during World War II and, in accordance with executive order 9066, was forced to leave his home and move to the Manzanar internment camp. To escape the camp, he moved to Long Island, where he painted Untitled at this very park. In tribute to Fukuhara, and millions of other Japanese Americans forced to go through internment, the subject of my painting is a woman in Manzanar, photographed by Dorothea Lange. I was called to parallel the original painting’s tone of resilience in my own work, and show that even in the bleakest of circumstances, beauty and hope can still reign. Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award Inspiration artwork: Henry Fukuhara, Untitled (Heckscher Park Scene) 1980-81, Watercolor and pencil on Miller paper From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Kailee Finn, American Stalker, Chalk pastel Valley Stream Central High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Mario Bakalov I noticed a recurring theme of the “Great White Hunter” in Künstler’s exhibition, and the ominous peril of his perceived prey. His work was to illustrate stories in men’s magazines that captivated an audience, presumably white men of the 1950’s, with tales of adventure and terror. Whether it be a bear attack or a charging bull moose, I saw that the perceived danger of these wild animals, who themselves were being stalked, spoke to men of that era. The painting that interested me the most, Siberian Stalker, featured a tiger crouching in the snow. I wanted to showcase a satirical perspective surrounding the societal view of African Americans in regards to having animalistic tendencies. This picture focuses on the perception of the black teenage boy as a “predator” in the eye of many Americans today. I wanted the subject to capture the stance of an animal to align with the misunderstood presence of young Black men throughout the country. This parallel between the association of African Americans, with danger and criminality and the false predatorial connotations asserted upon them, root from generational stereotyping.

Achievement Award in Social Commentary Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Siberian Stalker, 1956, Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Sophie Fischetti Laundry Day, Digital photograph Patchogue-Medford High School Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Amy Cunningham Fairfield Porter’s painting, Elizabeth in a Red Chair, gave me a sense of childlike innocence that served as the inspiration for my piece. The inviting colors of the little girl’s dress, accompanied by the overall warm tones seen throughout the piece, are wholly contrasted against the passively disinterested expression on the child’s face. This only aids in creating a narrative – depicting a child who would rather be doing just about anything else rather than being confined to sitting still in a chair and having her portrait painted. My photographs feature a young child, attempting to amuse herself in a seemingly simple setting. The vibrant colors represent the chaotic inner nature many kids possess. Instead of restricting her to a certain area, I encouraged her to roam around and be curious, so that I could capture her childlike wonder.

Inspiration artwork: Fairfield Porter, Elizabeth in a Red Chair, 1961, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

William Fisher, Amalgamation, Pen and ink Hicksville High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Craig Mateyunas In the exhibition, A Fine Line, I was drawn to the chaotic scene of Raleigh’s drawing. The gestural rendering and loose line work pulled me to the piece – as I got closer I found myself getting lost in the way the mass of figures appeared as if they were intertwined with one another, forming a newly constructed combination of figures. For my piece, I wanted to incorporate the illusion of figures seemingly morphing together, creating an amalgamation of figures and flesh: a fluid manipulation of figures interacting with an unidentified form that is engulfing them as they move throughout their world. The figures and flesh become one, later re-emerging as a new hybrid of their former selves. I want the viewer to explore my piece, and rather than seeing an array of random marks, to be able to explore this world I created and generate their own ideas as to what is going on.

Inspiration artwork: Henry Patrick Raleigh “He Went in the April Gloaming Throng” n.d., Wolff pencil and watercolor on paper From the exhibition: A Fine Line Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Emily Fuchs, Fulfilling my Commitments, Gouache on paper Division Avenue High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Tim Ryan I was inspired by both the composition and message of Künstler’s Downed Pilot in Bamboo Field. This piece caught my attention because of its stark contrast between the strict foreground and chaotic background. The vertical pattern created by the bamboo reminded me of features of gothic architecture such as columns, flying buttresses, and vaulted ceilings. As I reflected on how the bamboo protects the pilot from her enemy, I realized that art and architecture protect me from my own enemy: the constant pressure I put on myself to succeed. I decided to maintain the muted colors, vertical pattern, and emphasis on perspective of Künstler’s piece in my own painting of the interior of Notre-Dame de Paris. I emulated the repeated vertical pattern of the bamboo with the vaulted ceiling of the cathedral. As opposed to the enemy firing presented in Künstler’s painting, I purposely left my painting unfinished in the upper left-hand corner to represent my constant fear of not fulfilling my commitments. I hope that as I pursue architecture in college, I can learn to overcome my struggle with pressure and win this war that I fight with myself.

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler Downed Pilot in Bamboo Field, 1968, Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Annika Galvin, Barndom, Drypoint Huntington High School, Grade: 9, Art Teacher: Kristin Singer

In Genesis, Ruthellen Pollen creates a dynamic, rhythmic landscape with intricate linework that references the biblical story in which God creates the Garden of Eden. I was intrigued by Pollanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention to detail and stylization of the landscape to form a surreal, mysterious setting. She inspired me to explore the concept of altering and stylizing nature to create a new narrative of the landscape. In my work, I reference the old Swedish folktales that my mother would read to me. As a child, I believed that forests were truly magical places. Like Pollan, I used stylized lines to manipulate forms found in nature in hopes of achieving the mystical qualities that I found in forests from my childhood. I chose to create a drypoint because of the beautiful burrs formed by the incised lines, they create that slightly fuzzy and intricate look that I love. The effect of the printed lines contributes to the magical feeling that I hope to achieve in my artwork. Andrew Presberg Promising Young Artist Award

Inspiration artwork: Ruthellen Pollan, Genesis, 1969, Ink on paper From the exhibition: A Fine Line: Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Xiuya Gang, (The road to faith), Digital photograph Cold Spring Harbor High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Christine Oswald What immediately drew me to Earth Skin was the color composition of her piece. I was inspired by Dodsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of varying shades of orange and dark blue, which create a contrast between abstract layers and patterns of Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soil. This photo was taken at Jokhang Temple, one of the most sacred Buddhism temples in Tibet, China. When I was walking by, I noticed different tones of orange on the wall and the prayer wheel. The texture and contrasting color immediately reminded me of her work. I was able to capture a Tibetan woman, wearing delicate blue clothing, walking by praying. Similar to the overlaying color composition Dodson portrayed in her piece, I was able to create a peaceful, yet powerful ambiance.

Inspiration artwork: Lillian Dodson, Earth Skin, 1972, Acrylic on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Meilin Garfinkel, Analogon, Mixed media Long Beach High School, Grade 12, Art Teacher: Eric Fox Esteban Vicenteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Interior Landscape is beautiful in its simplicity, yet spoke great volumes to me. I was drawn to his use of color theory and variations in pigmentation. I was inspired by the contrast that he achieved between warm and cool tones, and I strived to emulate his intricate color combinations. Using a similar color palette, I rendered my work with complementary colors overlapping and contrasting with one another.

Inspiration artwork: Esteban Vicente Interior Landscape, 1987, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Matt Garone, Unknown Chronicle, Ceramic Long Beach High School, Grade 11, Art Teacher: AnnMarie Pulice My inspiration was drawn from photographer Ray Germannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s black and white photography. I was amazed at how he was able to capture the textures and movement of the scene. I created a piece using stoneware and a symmetrical ceramic form. The surface was carved, subtracting the clay to give it life and reveal the earthiness of the clay. I then decided to explore this idea of contrast with black glaze. The pot was coated with glaze, and then wiped off to reveal its texture, showing evidence of the carving tools that I had used. This created a sense of value and contrast in my piece, similar to Germannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s print.

Inspiration artwork: Raymond Germann, Gardners Park, Bay Shore, New York, 1991, Selenium toned gelatin silver print From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Diane Gavrylyuk, Identity In Red, Colored pencil, nupastel, and acrylic General Douglas MacArthur High School, Grade 10, Art Teacher: Tom Bobal When I visited the Heckscher Museum, my attention was drawn to Künstler’s Spice of Life. I was not only intrigued by the pronounced shading in this piece, but also by the message his artwork conveyed: female empowerment in a male dominated industry. I titled my own piece, Identity in Red, because I chose to show the central female figure in a dynamic shade of red. My artwork illustrates an independent woman gazing upon a man, who is significantly smaller in size. Through the striking shadows in Künstler’s work, I was inspired to create a piece which visually embodies female empowerment. I sought to do this through vibrant colors and high contrast, and grabbing the viewer’s attention by drawing their focus towards the female figure.

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Spice of Life, 1952, Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Courtney Gerard, Floating, Digital photograph Bellport High School, Grade 12, Art Teacher: Suzette Fandale Bastienne Schmidt’s underwater topography series inspired me to create an underwater series of my own. I was specifically attracted to the monochromatic color scheme and intensity of the blue. Schmidt’s piece exudes a calm and relaxed feeling which inspired me to convey a similar emotion underwater through a portrait. I used a GoPro Hero 5 and my friend, Emily, to take a series of images in a pool. The focal point of my piece is Emily heading to the surface, where the light refracts and creates a unique pattern in the water. Schmidt’s underwater topography series inspired me to expand my skills by photographing something out of my comfort zone. Cozza Family Photography Award

Inspiration artwork: Bastienne Schmidt, Untitled, from the series Underwater Topography, 2014 – 2019, Mixed media (pigment, coffee, horsehair on Arches paper) From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Noelle Giambrone-Hatalovsky, “John and Fran” Wood, found objects, and gel medium transfers North Shore High School, Grade 12, Art Teacher: Sara Cano I was inspired by Betty Parson’s Vertical Waves and the symbolism behind it. The significance of the wood she found washed up on the beach, influenced my found object assemblage. My piece, John & Fran, began when I found a steel wheel that reminded me of my grandfather due to its strong appearance. I chose long wood panels because both my grandparents are very tall, which created a base to build up from. John, my grandfather, had worked at a steel mill, was in the Korean War and stands 6 foot 5! I made many gel transfers of images from their younger years and when my father and aunt were growing up. I incorporated different objects like branches, and tiny playing cards to represent my own personal memories connected to them. Donald and Gloria Horn Scholarship Award Inspiration artwork: Betty Parsons, Vertical Waves, 1974, Acrylic and wood construction From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Olivia Golebiewski, Telephone, Colored pencil West Babylon High School, Grade 12, Art Teacher: Heather Cattell Künstler’s illustration explores the emotions behind the scene of a man and his wife in a tense environment. His use of dramatic lighting and contrast separates the subjects from the background and creates a sense of isolation and concern. I was inspired by this aspect of his work to create my piece that conveys the inner struggle of a subject through the ambience of their surroundings. In Michael and Kay, the tension within the woman’s mind is revealed through the contrast of her bright red dress against the overall darkness of the scene. Künstler’s external use of color to reflect on internal emotions inspired me to explore how I could use the color red in my own work to outwardly express the concern of my subject towards the conversation that she is having over the phone. The aim of both my illustration and Künstler’s is not to capture a moment in time, but rather to portray the emotion of that moment. Renzo and Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Michael and Kay, 1969, Mixed media on paper on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Benjamin Herbert, Ghouls in the Desert, Pencil and ink Northport High School, Grade 10, Art Teacher: Anthony Klinger-Cooley Often in my drawings and artwork, I begin with one conceptual idea, which slowly evolves into organized mayhem, and ultimately tells a story. I exploit pictorial organization, often playing with different perspectives to assist me in delivering a narrative. Küntsler’s illustrations reminded me of my own, particularly his work in The Godfather Montage. Within his piece, different figures, existing on different planes, are still connected and tell a story. Viewing Küntsler’s work and his organization of space and subject inspired me to create my drawing in a similar fashion, allowing the viewer to see a particular emotion or narrative. Andrew Presberg Promising Young Artist Award

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Godfather Montage 1969, Mixed media and gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Jocelyn Herrera, Homeless in New York, Colored pencil Mineola High School, Grade 10, Art Teacher: Kathy Loughlin I was inspired by Künstler’s Coney Island because it captures the true reality of what life can be. The sad truth is that people are struggling, especially on the streets. Künstler’s piece includes people who seem to be facing a myriad of hardships. These individuals reminded me of how we perceive people in our everyday life, whether on the news or walking in the street. I believe homelessness is one of society’s biggest problems today. Wherever you go, there are individuals that are less fortunate than us, who are largely ignored – becoming nameless and faceless as we pass them by. This epidemic truly resonated with me and became the subject in my piece. I chose to portray the background in my artwork in black and white and the figure to be in color to bring focus to this problem. My drawing illustrates that even though his surroundings may lack color, he’s still a human being that needs to be recognized and helped if we are going to eliminate this reality.

Achievement Award in Use of Color Huntington Fine Arts Institute Award of Excellence

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Coney Island, 1953, Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Cailin Hoang, Flying Colors, Acrylic on canvas Hicksville High School, Grade 11, Art Teacher: Craig Mateyunas In Genevieve Estelle Jones’s Dream (Self-Portrait Homage), Dellosso revived the story of Jones’ passion. Dellosso’s ability to portray the passion and expression of an artist she respected resonated with me, reminding me of my own admiration for Jane Kim, a scientific illustrator who painted 243 scientifically accurate bird illustrations in a mural called The Wall of Birds. Despite her emphasis that scientific illustration is predominantly about accuracy, Kim admits that she normally “tweaks” the birds, to give each bird personality and expression. As I thought more about Dellosso’s painting, which displayed copies of Genevieve’s illustrations in her dreams, I aimed to show Jane Kim’s passion by painting a self portrait homage where Kim is surrounded with detailed paintings of birds from her mural. I focused on recreating the detailed accuracy of the bird species, while adding small bits of personality to each. The greyscale birds converting into color represents the accurate portrayal of bird species, coming to life as they are “tweaked” by Jane Kim’s touch.

Huntington Fine Arts Institute Award of Excellence

Viveka Jain Personal Liberation (Homage to Tanveer Ghazi), Acrylic on canvas Hicksville High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Craig Mateyunas Captivated by the feminist underpinnings of Dellosso’s work, I decided to portray the process of a woman breaking free of sexist social norms. The idea of freeing oneself by embracing one’s strengths and finding the solution to oppression reminded me of a Hindi poem by Tanveer Ghazi titled Tu Khud Ki Khoj Mein Nikal (Set Out to Find Yourself): Jo tujh se lipti bediyaan/Samajh na inko vastr tu/Ye bediyaan pighaal ke/Bana le inko shastr tu (Translation: The chains that you have been tied up with/Don’t take them as clothing/Melt these shackles/And make them your weapons) In Ghazi’s poem, women are encouraged to seek strength from their emotions and free themselves from confining societal norms. My piece depicts a subject who decided to use the strength of her gaze to melt the chains, forming the key to the lock holding them to her body. Metal is used to confine the subject in both my piece and Varo’s Moon. Similarly, the key to breaking free is present in both pieces. Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, Varo’s Moon (Self-Portrait) 2014, Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez

Jessica Kacinski, Glimpse, Ceramic Sayville High School Grade: 12, Art Teachers: Evan Hammer & John Verschure I was inspired by Dellosso’s still life Homage Composition, because I admired her attention to detail. It’s when we take our time to admire these elements that we can gain a greater sense of the narrative of the piece. My own ceramic work was created with the intention of taking a small piece from Dellosso’s painting, and making it my main focus. My hope was for the viewer to take notice of all the subtle details, and textures that make up my work.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, Homage Composition: Anne Vallayer Coster, Clara Peeters, and Rachel Ruysch, 2018, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Alice Katok, We’re pulling apart but staying together, Acrylic on paper North Shore High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Sara Cano As I looked at Strong-Cuevas’s sculpture, I was inspired by her use of simple shapes in order to create an abstract, yet detailed form, and it was the catalyst for me to pursue similar techniques on a two-dimensional surface. My goal was to illustrate an emotion or feeling in an abstract way, just like I think the artist did. The use of fluorescent paint was intended to juxtapose the use of bronze in the original piece, while still maintaining the same strong, impassioned tone. My use of graphic, illustrative lines, which connect two faces, is intended to bring the viewer back to the sculpture’s hard, visible shapes that Strong-Cuevas uses to show, as stated by her, “underlying unity of minds”.

Inspiration artwork: Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas, “Jazz,” Lightning I, 1992, Bronze with antique black patina, high-polish stainless steel, and hand-blown glass marble eye From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Carleigh Keehner, The Doctor Is In, Charcoal Oyster Bay High School, Grade 11, Art Teacher: Scott Boris I was inspired by Henry Patrick Raleigh’s “He Went in the April Gloaming Throng”. I was intrigued by the vintage aesthetic it portrayed, and incorporated timely imagery from the piece in my own work. At first glance, I thought that the piece was done in charcoal, but was surprised to discover the medium was pencil and watercolor on paper. This encouraged me to attempt my own work in a medium that I would not generally use, red and black charcoal. Although this piece ended up being a challenge to emulate, it was a satisfying one, as I felt it truly helped me to grow as an artist by stepping out of my comfort zone.

Ryan Kenny, Revival in Bloom, Acrylic on canvas Half Hollow Hills High School West Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Amanda Montiglio David Burliuk’s painting, Fall Flowers in a Watering Can, spoke to me because of the vibrant colors, interesting composition, and textured brush work. While I gained visual inspiration from aspects of Burliuk’s painting, I also experimented with my paint application and blending techniques. The flowers that surround me in my painting represent my “blooming”, or self discovery, which allows me to see the world in a more positive light, hence the vibrant colors and sense of calmness. The physical flowers are meant to demonstrate a figurative expansion of my mind and evolving personality as I transition to adulthood.

Inspiration artwork: David Burliuk, Fall Flowers in a Watering Can, 1949 Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Marina Khan, Gilded Opportunity, Mixed media Commack High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Francis Musto When I saw Miriam Schapiroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s piece, I was immediately drawn to the colors and patterns because they reminded me of my own Pakistani culture. I went on to research Schapiro and I found that her artwork is indicative of her Jewish culture and identity as a woman, which resonated with me even further. I aimed to create this work as an extension of my femininity and culture. Being a Muslim woman, my art intends to send a message about what I stand for, just like Schapiro did with her piece.

Inspiration artwork: Miriam Schapiro, In the Heat of Winter, 1995 Silkscreen and collage on paper From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Sara-Emily Khan, Radiance, Digital photograph Elmont Memorial High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Stella Grenier For this photograph, I chose Varoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moon as my inspiration. In the original painting, the moon inside the bird cage is illuminated to illustrate a sense of mystery. Through my work of art, I wanted to capture this in my own way and in a different medium. As I planned out my composition, I chose to use a glass ball to achieve similarity to the moon, and lights to replicate the illumination from the original piece. I directed my subject to have a similar expression to the one that Dellosso has in her painting. I wanted my photograph, Radiance, to share elements of wonder and beauty.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, Varoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moon (Self-Portrait) 2014, Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Jennifer Kim, First Man, Acrylic on canvas Herricks High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Allyson Zebrowski To me, my father was the epitome of strength and love. As the youngest of three to a single father, I grew up with a vehement appreciation for all that he’s done for me. From a young age, I saw my father begin his day at sunrise, and stay late nights, in order to provide me and my two sisters a secure and safe life. My father, who found a job in Connecticut, would allow my two sisters and I to frequent him at work. At these visits, I would often stare mesmerized at my hardworking father. Porter’s Anne in the Doorway immediately reminded me of my last visit to Connecticut. I took a photograph of my father in the doorway of his office, at the back of his produce store. I’ve never really been able to show my appreciation for my father, but I felt like Long Island’s Best would be an amazing opportunity to display not only my love for art, but my gratitude towards my father. I want to share, from me to you, what I define as love: the first man in my life, my father.

Inspiration artwork: Fairfield Porter, Anne in Doorway, 1974, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Timothy Kim, Emily, Watercolor, pen, and Sharpie Herricks High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Alexis Camisa In Joseph Hirsch’s work, a figure with a seemingly calm demeanor, coupled with the soft texture of the piece, helped to create a moment of intimacy that I was inspired by. In my eyes, Card Players is not a bold nor intimidating piece, rather, a peaceful one which portrays a man caught deeply in thought. This feeling of serenity reminded me of a feeling I had so strongly felt while watching a friend perform “Emily”, a beautiful old jazz ballad, on his double bass. Hirsch’s use of pen is intriguing in this piece, especially in how he implements his tool to create such subtle textures. I attempted to replicate this technique through overlapping a series of lines.

Inspiration artwork: Joseph Hirsch, Card Players, 1962, Ballpoint ink on tracing paper, mounted on paperboard From the exhibition: A Fine Line Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Jade Kirdahy, Encased, Acrylic on canvas Hauppauge High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Patricia DiMasi-Coppola What initially drew me to Dellossoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homage to Mary Cassatt (Self-Portrait) was the stunning use of saturated colors and lighting, which depicts luminous highlights on Cassattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skin. The balance of cool tones and warm light inspired me to create my own work with vibrancy in mind. Using photo references of myself and flowers seen in Asia, I carefully sketched out the anatomical features of my face, adding gray tones onto the canvas soon after. I then used a glazing technique to layer color onto the painting, building saturation with each layer. While stressing the luminosity, I tried to juxtapose brightly colored flowers encasing the portrait to bring attention to the optimistic appearance one may display while hiding their true emotion.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso Homage to Mary Cassatt (Self-Portrait), 2008, Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Katarina Kobetitsch

Hosta Leaf Study #1, Digital photographs Hicksville High School Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Craig Mateyunas In Stuart McCallum’s Beech Study #2, I was attracted to the high contrast of the print, and the texture that the artist was able to capture. I have always found nature to be a captivating subject because of the free-flowing shapes, and few harsh edges. I focused on decaying plant leaves, as I felt that they had interesting holes and negative spaces, and the veins in the leaves created leading lines that moved the viewer’s eye around the composition. As a photography student, I chose to work in black and white because I think it allows the viewer to focus on the intricate, subtle details and patterns found in the hosta plants, whilst calling attention to the beauty that can be found in one’s environment. Firefly Artists Next Generation Award

Inspiration artwork: Stuart McCallum, Beech Study #2, n.d., Gelatin silver print From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Samantha Kohn, Dear Big Pharma, Mixed media Sayville High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Evan Hammer I was inspired by Mort Künstler’s The Bear That Killed Ken Scott. In his illustration, we see a bear gazing upon a group of unsuspecting campers, ready to strike. This idea became a metaphor for a problem that I feel very strongly about. My work represents the struggle and how big pharmaceutical companies are causing people of lower economic means to struggle to pay for medicine, while they themselves sit upon a throne of money. Innocent people are suffering daily due to high, and increasing, drug prices in the US. Medicine that should be readily available for those in need. I related these companies to the seemingly unsuspecting threat of the bear: quietly looming, while the danger is ever persistent. Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, The Bear That Killed Ken Scott, 1958 Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Vivienne LaVertu, Opening Day, Colored pencil Huntington High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Kristin Singer Mort Künstler’s bold composition, intricate narrative, and meticulous attention to detail in Trouble at the Printer influenced me to create a piece based on interior space. After visiting the Heckscher Museum in its centennial year, I imagined the Museum in 1920 as a place where people gathered to experience new and exciting artwork. They had the opportunity to learn and connect to others in their community long before technology and social media. Using vintage photographs of the museum, I recreated the space. I reflected on the differences in the Heckscher Museum in 1920 versus now. Although the Museum now houses two giant touchscreens for visitors to make digital paintings, create engaging posts on Instagram, and exhibits contemporary artists, the Museum still serves the same altruistic purpose as it did when it opened: To connect the community through the positivity found in viewing, learning about, and creating art. Huntington Fine Arts Institute Award of Excellence

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Trouble at the Printer, c. 1965 Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Van Hoang Le, A Journeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ending, Folded paper collage General Douglas MacArthur High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Tom Bobal I first noticed that Olitskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of black created high contrast and reminded me of dark and shadowy mountains, with the sun rising behind them. Looking at this abstract piece, I imagined a story of a young girl wandering in the middle of the night. She comes across an unending mountain range, searching for her purpose in life. I created my piece based on this idea and illustrated the end of the journey with the young girl finding her purpose and represented it as the light. I incorporated multicolored hexagon shapes hoping to relate to our everyday realities. Like the young girl in my story, we go about our days in a repetitive routine, facing our own mountains with no end in sight. Rather than being stuck in a mundane routine, we should retain a clear sense of purpose to work hard to achieve our goals and eventually find our own light.

Inspiration artwork: Jules Olitski, Dream of Ischia, 2001, Water-based acrylic on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

You (Zoe) Lin, Oscar, Pen Herricks High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Alexis Camisa I was inspired by Mort Künstler’s The Shy Killer. The artist inspired me to do something different from my normal style. I used micron pens to create an alternate reality to the story of the original piece and titled it Oscar: “Surely I’ll be able to befriend him”, the bear thought, squinting his eyes as he approached the seemingly floating creature with excitement. Oscar let out a friendly growl, attempting to communicate with the strange being. No response. “Is he ignoring me?” He stared at the hanging human, confused. Oscar has never had trouble befriending anybody. “Don’t you dare ignore me…” The predatory instinct that the black bear has suppressed for years began to WAKE. Oscar pounced! Oh no.

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, The Shy Killer, 1955, Mixed media on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Madyson Livingston, Sixteen, Oil on canvas John F. Kennedy High School, Grade 11, Art Teacher: Vanessa Albaneze The inspiration for my artwork comes from the white, monochromatic palette of the bride in Dellossoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. Butterflies can act as a symbol of change and I decided to base my work around that idea. I incorporated butterflies to show someone beginning their transition into adulthood. Butterflies are the overarching result of maturation, development, and growth. In my painting, I reinforce this idea of my own transition to adulthood by placing vibrant colored butterflies on an otherwise dark and moody self-portrait. I used color to communicate the myriad of emotions that many teenagers endure as they navigate these critical years.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, Bride II, 2005, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Erika Lopez, Sunsets on the Shore, Colored pencil Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Warren Jacobson I was inspired by Dodson’s Earth Skin. I interpreted her layering technique with acrylic to represent soil, and it reminded me that most scenes in nature are complex and have developed over thousands of years. I was mostly inspired by the artist’s choice of color, and how she used warm tones with small layers of blue and purple. It reminded me of sunsets over water. I chose to depict how the sky and the water interact with each other through color, similar to how Dodson’s colors represent iron oxides. I used many warm tones to depict a silhouetted dock at sunset. The reflections and patterns created by the water, as well as the dark clouds in the sky, allude to my interpretation of the dark blue layer of paint in Earth Skin. Even though Dodson’s piece is abstract, I loved the natural elements of the meaning behind her piece and wanted to show the beauty of nature from another perspective. The Donald G. Horn, Jr. Scholarship Award

Inspiration artwork: Lillian Dodson, Earth Skin, 1972, Acrylic on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Stephanie Lopez, Prismatic Bubble, Acrylic on canvas Hicksville High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Craig Mateyunas In Blue Bulb, Caggianoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of shadows, highlights, and bright colors against a pale surface immediately catches your eye. I was amazed at how the artist created the illusion of a light bulb that looks so real, you feel as if you could pick it up and hold it. Like Caggiano, I sought to capture the same realism and provoke the feeling of wanting to hold an object. For my reference image, I shot hundreds of pictures waiting for that exact moment where it captured my hand, holding the bubble with my fingers wrapped around it. I wanted to demonstrate how when light hits a bubble, it reveals an array of prismatic colors that highlight the fragility of both a bubble and a light bulb. A light bulb can be shattered into pieces with one drop, just like a bubble can be popped in a second with the slightest movement of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand. Celebrate Achievement Best in Show Inspiration artwork: Margery Caggiano, Blue Bulb, 1974, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Victoria Lu, Xi’an, Embroidery South Side High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Chris Karaktin Frank Olt’s Fire Island Landscape No. 8, reminded of my summers in my mother’s hometown of Yunnan, China. It is a sprawling region of hollow karst topography, ancient tea trees, and stone temples. As a child, I frequently explored the mountains neighboring my grandmother’s town. Olt’s piece brought visions of red fortune signs, smooth qipaos, and glowing lanterns at dusk. I was thus inspired to recreate a scene within the ancient city walls of Xi’an. I chose to embroider this scene, as Olt’s work reminded me of the intricate threads within works of Chinese embroidery. The composition of Olt’s piece also inspired me to create my own perspective, where the viewer’s eye follows the silhouette into the archway, illuminated by red lanterns. The rows of lights are geometric and organic simultaneously, which I felt reflected Olt’s interest in the division of space.

Inspiration artwork: Frank Olt, Fire Island Landscape No. 8 2008, Encaustic and ink on linen From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Natalie Martinez, Sir John Henry, Oil on canvas Huntington Fine Arts, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Lisa Hock Mack Dellossoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homage to Angelica Kauffman (Self-Portrait) truly stood out to me. The regal and distinguished position of the subject and the compositional posture was most intriguing to me. Dellosso does an incredible job of taking herself as the subject and translating her self-portrait into something different and honorable in one painting. I wanted to represent my subject using a similar setup by portraying the model in a regal, confident pose. Similar to Dellossoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s color palette, I chose to map out the painting with colors not directly from observation, but to present the figure in a way where at first glance, you ask questions and wonder about the person who is staring back at you from the painting.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, Homage to Angelica Kauffman (Self-Portrait), 2016, pencil, pastel, ink and gold leaf on paper From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Erika Mattschull

Remorse, Digital photograph Northport High School Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Peter May Scholl’s photograph first appealed to me because of its underlying simplicity. Neil Scholl is concerned about the development of urban and suburban neighborhoods on Long Island. He was inspired to take this photograph because he feared modern society overrunning and trespassing on nature’s true beauty. While his print is very clear, defined, and shows a part of nature seemingly untouched by man; I chose to shoot from the perspective of land that has been visibly altered by modern society. The sharpness in his image represents the clarity of nature’s presence, while my image is unclear and hazy, representing the uncertainty of nature’s presence in the developing world.

Inspiration artwork: Neil Scholl, Orient Point State Park, Little Bay on the Orient State Parkway – Long Island 2008, Archival inkjet print on archival From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Dom Mauri, Thanks for the help, Mac, Digital art Newfield High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Sal Berretta What struck me most about Mort Künstler’s Godfather Montage, was his ability to use satire to create suspense and intimidation. Kunstler’s depictions in his imagery are striking, rude, and nasty, just like real life. Rather than elucidating aspects of the past, his piece invokes a sense of timelessness, as his satirical depictions of societal hardship reflect the status of national conflict between our world leaders. Künstler inspired me to dig into the aspects of America’s national status, and how I believe President Donald Trump’s internal appendages of bigotry and narcissism can create social conflict amongst our enemies, and even our allies. I used strong colors as a point to distinguish the severity of the situation, just as Künstler does. My hope as I created this piece was to express my opinion, in a satirical fashion, that our country is in a vulnerable state due to the ill choices of the president.

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Godfather Montage 1969, Mixed media and gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Gavin Mazzola, Untitled 2020-01, Brou de noix on white Italia paper Harborfields High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Jeanie Ritter Jackson Pollock’s Untitled gave me a sense of both serenity and chaos through his use of negative space and clearly defined lines. In my work of art, I wanted to expand on this feeling, of establishing paradoxical emotions. Through serene imagery, inspired by Chinese Coromandel screens, I began with the calm pictorial elements on these screens which typically illustrate nature and landscape scenes. Next came the chaotic, organic application of the brou de noix to create shapes reminiscent of those in Pollock’s piece.

Inspiration artwork: Jackson Pollock, Untitled, 1078 (P16), c. 1944 – 1945, printed 1967, Engraving and drypoint on white Italia paper From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Alexa Miller, Gilded, Acrylic on canvas Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Warren Jacobson As I looked around the exhibition, I was drawn to the painting, The Summer Sea, by George Constant. I found that both color and the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of long wide brushstrokes to be most interesting. I chose to create a piece that incorporated these elements, but explored a different subject matter. In my piece, I portrayed an urban setting that I created using large brushstrokes, and few details. Long loose lines are used to define the buildings and the staircase, and create a sense of texture on both. The staircase serves as a divider and is central to the meaning, showing there can be more than what meets the eye. Darker hues set the eerie mood and the light colors under the staircase show the beginning of what is to come. The idea of the dividing line between imagination and reality is important to me.

Huntington Fine Arts Institute Award of Excellence

Inspiration artwork: George Constant, The Summer Sea, n.d., Watercolor on paper From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Mimi Monti, Homage to the Modern age, Pencil and acrylic on paper Cold Spring Harbor High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Christine Oswald I identified with Dellossoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notion of paying homage to female artists throughout history. After my visit to the Heckscher Museum and seeing Dellossoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works first hand, I thought a lot about the history of art and how it has changed so much from period to period. My intention is to pay homage to the Hellenistic style from the third century B.C. and also connect to present day contemporary design. The theme of my piece is that art is timeless, and exploring various techniques implemented by artists throughout the years can be used to present a unique perspective to the viewer.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, Homage Ode: Sofonisba Anguissola, 2018, Mixed media on paper From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Alena Moreira, Phantasms, Colored pencil Valley Stream North High School, Grade 11, Art Teacher: Allan Nafte When I first saw Varoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moon, I was drawn to the way the artist painted shadows and light. Upon reading more about this work of art, I wanted to create a drawing that depicted the idea of entrapment and isolation, while also utilizing similar lighting techniques. Dellosso uses the key and glass door to allude to the idea of confinement. Phantasms explores similar emotions but in a very different setting. My artwork contrasts with darker imagery, and the figures are trapped, both physically and emotionally.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso Varoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moon (Self-Portrait), 2014, Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Alana Moy, Force Feeding, Watercolor and ballpoint pen Valley Stream Central High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Mario Bakalov I was inspired by two very different artists, Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso and Mort Künstler. Dellosso’s paintings were captivating, especially Varo’s Moon. Künstler’s paintings were intriguing visually, and the concepts he presented spoke to me. The way women were perceived in his paintings were stereotypical and limiting. The drawing I have created represents growing up today and still struggling to break through the constraints women had to bear in the 50s. The drawing presents a man feeding me alphabet soup that spells out the archetypes that have been used against women to limit them through time. I am distressed, angry, and ready to break free of the limitations placed upon me. Housewife, Mother, Naïve, Emotional, Weak, Perfect, and Slut, all words that have been used against women to subject them to a box they did not ask to be put in. Unlike the Moon that was caged in Dellosso’s piece, my captor is the cage, holding me hostage.

Virtual Visitors Choice Award Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, The Impossible Escape, 1959, Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Netania Muhammad, The Student, Acrylic on canvas Valley Stream North High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Allan Nafte I sought to translate the pupil-mentor relationship between Dellosso and AdĂŠlaĂŻde Labille-Guiard into a more intimate composition, in which I work side by side with the artist that inspires me. I selected Berthe Morisot, a French impressionist artist. I emulated Morisotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s short, loose brush strokes, which I then merged with my own more contemporary, geometric color block style using a prominent, bright neon orange. I painted Morisot as she also paints her self portrait. The neon orange hoodie breaks the illusion of an older painting. My role as a painter in my piece emphasizes that young artists who have not yet fully developed their craft are also important in communicating the stories of the masters who came before them.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso The Mentor (Self-Portrait), 2010, Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Taylor Murphy

Cartoonist’s Dream, Mixed media Hicksville High School Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Craig Mateyunas Dellosso’s paintings showcased female artists trying to leave their mark in a male-dominated world. This idea resonated with me, as these women relied on themselves and each other to write their own stories. Dellosso talks about Genevieve without words, only through her painting. My story is told through my creative passion. The black and white drawing of myself represents a boring, mundane reality that surrounds me, while the colorful, surrealistic cartoons coming from my sketchbook are brought to life, animated by the creative thoughts in my mind.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, Genevieve Estelle Jones’s Dream (Self-Portrait Homage), 2015 Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriella Gonzalez Delloso

Nolan Parenti, Light and Darkness, Cut paper Sanford H. Calhoun High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Joan Gonzalez The glow on the ocean and the edging of the clouds against the land and sky is stark and bold. Jaffeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clouds and Harbor inspired me to create a work with high contrast and clear edges. I chose to flip the feeling of the expansiveness of the outdoors to the confinement of an interior space. A direct light source illuminates the walls and floor. Harsh contrast and clean lines draw the viewer into the clarity of a space that continues beyond the imposing walls. The large, expansive ceiling gives pause to the diverging lines that bring us into the room. My paper art was not only inspired by Jaffeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, but also my interest in architecture and the play of light on different surfaces.

Inspiration artwork: N. Jay Jaffee, Clouds and Harbor 1991, Selenium toned gelatin silver print From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Anneliese Perfetti, Once Was Clear, Oil on canvas Half Hollow Hills High School East Grade: 10, Art Teacher: Kim Norris In Genevieve Estelle Jones’s Dream (Self-Portrait Homage), Dellosso illustrates a dream that feels like a hazy memory. The idea of foggy or unclear memories reminded me of my grandfather, who suffered from dementia. I was inspired to show that even through the uncertainty, his more distant memories remained a part of him. Dellosso’s painting resonated with me through the feeling of tranquility she was able to portray. My goal was to translate that very concept in my own work, by showcasing the memories and accomplishments of my grandfather in a similar type of daydream.

Elaina Pisano, Out of Sight, Gouache on paper West Babylon High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Heather Cattell I was inspired by N. Jay Jaffeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photograph, View from Elevated Station, for its portrayal of loneliness through physical isolation. I tried to capture how desolation follows those who are alone. Even when in a crowded area, the faces around you remain unfamiliar and unrecognizable. My piece was created with the idea that sometimes, even when we are completely surrounded by people, is when we feel most alone.

Inspiration artwork: N. Jay Jaffee, View from Elevated Station, (IRT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New Lots Line) East New York, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1949, Selenium toned gelatin silver print From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Patricia Prott, The City Collapses, Mixed media Bellport High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Suzette Fandale When I first saw Mort Künstler’s Protest At The U.S. Capitol with National Guard, I was immediately inspired. His piece features a helicopter outside the Capitol building, and I too wanted to create a piece that told a story based around a recognizable place. With that in mind, I used the New York City skyline in my photo transfer. In Künstler’s piece, the helicopter gives off a beam of light, which reminded me of a UFO. That narrative inspired me to create this otherworldly universe, and a visual story for the audience to interpret.

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Protest at U.S. Capitol with National Guard, c.1964, Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Jhana Prue, Rabbit hearted, Watercolor on paper Long Beach High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Eric Fox For this piece, I wanted to evoke a feeling of vastness and slight loneliness, but in the loveliest way possible. For me, being alone gives me time to think and breathe. I think being alone when you choose to be is a wonderful thing, it allows you to exist without judgment or influence. In the Mountains by Chauncey Foster Ryder, that same feeling of being alone in the most wonderful way pulls through. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a quality in the blueness of the mountains that makes me want to sit outside for hours, simply doing nothing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lonely, but not in a sad way. I wanted to bring that same peacefulness into my own painting.

Inspiration artwork: Milton Avery, Tender Flower, 1950 Monotype and gouache on paper From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Micarlys Ramirez, Ydelim in a Green Chair, Acrylic on canvas Brentwood High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: James Schultz Fairfield Porter’s Elizabeth in a Red Chair immediately reminded me of my younger sister. Elizabeth’s facial expression appears almost somber, her gaze expressionless as she sits on her chair. I was intrigued by the idea of exploring human emotion. To emphasize the mood of my painting, I used darker tones to reflect the seriousness of my sister’s expression.

Third Place, The Hadley Prize Virtual Visitors Choice Award

Inspiration artwork: Fairfield Porter, Elizabeth in a Red Chair, 1961, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Olivia Robson, A Letter Through Sound, Oil on canvas Manhasset High School, Grade 11, Art Teacher: Lori Oldaker When looking at Sloane’s unique painting technique, my eyes were immediately drawn to her vivid use of colors. I was particularly inspired by the way she applies color theory to get a dramatic effect by contrasting warm and cool colors. I loved the personal sentiment behind her piece towards her mother, and it made me reminisce about my own past. Growing up with bilateral hearing loss has led to an interest in the study of sound over the years. Each color has a distinct vibration due to wavelengths, and I was reminded of this through the rhythm in Sloane’s lines. I sought to encapsulate a similar beauty by painting sound waves which reminded me of the peaceful tone of my mother’s voice: an alternate lyrical composition to that of written word.

Inspiration artwork: Louise P. Sloane, 4CBS, 2014, Acrylic paints and pastes on aluminum From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Abraham Rodriguez, Mass Destruction in the Making, Digital art Huntington High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Kasmira Mohanty I was attracted to the mayhem occurring within Künstler’s illustration. What particularly caught my eye was the parachutes. From a distance, they looked like alien spacecrafts. This inspired me to depict a war-like scene with the same intensity, but set in the future. I wanted to maintain the fantastical and dramatic qualities that occur in Künstler’s work. I constructed a modern city block, which mimics the perspective in Künstler’s work, and layered in a grim, menacing sky. Next I incorporated aliens, whose shape emulates the parachutes in Künstler’s work. The destruction within the piece required me to make use of fire, explosions, and smoke effects.

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler Sainte-Mère-Église: 82nd Airborne Troops Land in French Town, 1963, Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Javier Rodriguez, Obtrusion, Pencil Amityville Memorial High School, Grade: 10, Art Teacher: Jayne Grasso

I found myself drawn to Andreas Rentsch’s photograph while I was viewing the exhibition, Locally Sourced. His use of long exposure and the resulting unpredictability served as my inspiration. Since I was young, I have struggled with intrusive thoughts that have grown troublesome with time. These thoughts were unwarranted, unwelcome, and as much as I wanted them to stop, they wouldn’t seem to go away. The result of such reflection has been distress, anxiety, and fear. Rentsch’s piece addresses the mysteries and anxieties of life’s journey. For me, my struggle with intrusive thoughts has been just that.

Inspiration artwork: Andreas Rentsch, The Wanderer, 2003 Selenium toned gelatin silver print From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Emma Romano, Propaganda, Mixed media Oceanside High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Nanci Nigro The piece that stood out to me was Groszâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eclipse of the Sun. The sun eclipsed by the dollar sign is the most important metaphor of the piece, symbolizing how greed dominates above all else. I was inspired to illustrate the hidden history of the effects of greed, while connecting it to my cultural background as well. In my piece, I stand surrounded by propaganda messages, encouraging women to wait for motherhood, and unknowingly feed the hunger of greed with their work. During the New Age, China pushed for technological development and encouraged women to pursue education and work, eventually implementing the one child policy. I was adopted under the one child policy, and I am a direct result of history. History connects the past to the present, and helps us to learn, grow, and move forward.

Inspiration artwork: George Grosz, Eclipse of the Sun, 1926, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Rosalia Rosato, Showgirl, Watercolor on paper Kings Park High School, Grade 10, Art Teacher: Susan Guasp I wanted to recreate the energy of Künstler’s piece, Spice of Life, where a man is completely helpless over a woman. It contrasts with Künstler’s typical work, oftentimes showing a woman as a damsel in distress. I wanted to create a strong female character in my artwork, and do this while giving her an air of mystery. What stood out to me in Künstler’s piece was the composition. I wanted to build a strong contrast in characters, and chose a harsh black color against her white skin as a way to guide the eye so that the woman remains the focus of the piece. In the foreground, multiple men attempt to grab her attention, as she maintains a strong, carefree attitude.

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Spice of Life, 1952, Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Sally Rosenthal, Modern Destruction, Colored pencil Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Warren Jacobson In Mark Kuhnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s piece Memorial #22, the artist plays with interior light, which shines through the lower level of a building being demolished. Just like Kuhn, I decided to illustrate an old, worn building on the New York City High Line, focusing on its linear aspects. I concentrated on the intense shadows cast by the rod iron work in the building, which can also be seen in Kuhnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. I chose to use colored pencils to execute my drawing, which allows for more precision in this intricate piece.

Inspiration artwork: Mark Kuhn, Memorial #22, 1986 Poster paint and grease pencils on BFK Rives paper From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artist

Jessica Rotondi, 1969 GTO, Acrylic on canvas Hicksville High School, Grade: 12 Art Teacher: Craig Mateyunas For as long as I can remember cars are something my father and I have always bonded over. Typically when I am at a museum or gallery, I see work that inspires me, but rarely do I see work that truly connects to my interests and personality. Immediately when I entered the gallery I was drawn to Larry Riversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; painting of a 1960 Buick. Looking at the painting, I could picture the car sitting at a car show as my father and I walked by talking about the different cars we saw and the ones we liked best. Recently when I was at a car show I photographed a 1969 Pontiac GTO with a similar, but much more vibrant color palette. The warm colors and dark shadows were present due to the setting sun and overhead spotlight. My artwork is driven by my desire to recreate photos I have taken, focusing on the colors, reflections, and light that cars transform based on their model, make, and year.

Inspiration artwork: Larry Rivers, Buick, 1960, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Kelly Ryan, “Carmine and Chartreuse”, Colored pencil Hicksville High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Craig Mateyunas Dellosso’s Homage to Lilla Cabot Perry stood out to me because of its dramatic use of lighting and color. The contrast of the warm light against the cool, dark shadows inspired me to create a dramatically lit piece. I chose to use light and shadows throughout my drawing, as one can see in the bowls and behind the glass. The bright colors are reflected and distorted by the objects in the still life. The use of luminosity in my artwork brings attention to the variety of objects arranged in the drawing. I chose to draw a still life because I wanted to study how shape, texture, and shadow are affected by a light source.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso Homage to Lilla Cabot Perry (Self-Portrait), 2008, Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Belle Salsone, Seaside, Paint marker on wood Long Beach High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Eric Fox Conrad Marca-Relli’s, Turquoise and Stripes, initially caught my attention for its comparative use of color, line, and shape. From afar, I was immensely inspired by Marca-Relli’s oceanic color scheme. The choice of bamboo-like brown tones shared with the attentive use of black complemented the striking turquoise at the base of the artwork. After viewing it more closely, I admired the artist’s use of negative white space that creates a pattern within the larger black sections. I also observed that there were smaller shapes within larger ones. As an artist I am greatly inspired by the ocean around me, the colors, lines, and shapes within this composition led me to create my own. My substrate of bamboo holds juxtaposing blue and black lines and shapes inspired by the sea.

Inspiration artwork: Conrad Marca-Relli, Turquoise and Stripes, n.d., Collage/painting From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Angelyse Santiago, The Plea, Ceramic Sachem High School East, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Katrina Wrigley My sculpture is of an indigineous woman with her neck extended, looking upward in sorrow. My focus is the ongoing plight of Native people, particularly women. White’s piece emits an air of sadness, a quality I wanted to convey in my own work. My goal, as I sculpted The Plea was to show how different, yet similar pain is for everyone. I used earthenware clay as my medium, and used additive and subtractive techniques. My mother would say, “the clay chooses what it wants to be”. I’ve learned a lot about clay while working on this piece, as this was only my second attempt at tackling the medium. Renzo and Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award

Inspiration artwork: Robert Winthrop White, Fairfield Porter, 1970, Bronze cast From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Kat Schorn, Untied, Woodcut Northport High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Constance Wolf Wood carving is an art form that inspires me! I love the feeling of sharp tools clearing away excess wood, and leaving behind a story. The inspiration that guided my piece was Hans Hokansonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Gull, a 42-inch high elm wood sculpture. Hokanson had taught my teacher, Constance Wolf, and had given her the same type of wood carving tools that he had used himself. When working with Ms. Wolf on a collaboration called the Big Ink, I had the opportunity to use those very tools, giving me a profound sense of history. When looking at his piece, I can recognize the powerful marks and know which tools have formed this magnificent creation.

Inspiration artwork: Hans Hokanson, Little Gull, n.d., Elm From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Isabella Scuteri, Homage to Past Technology, Ceramic Patchogue-Medford High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Michael Scholz I was immediately drawn to Dellosso’s painting, Homage Composition to Anne Vallayer Coster, Clara Peeters, and Rachel Ruysch. When I looked closely I was amazed at how realistically she painted each object in the still life, especially the white urn. It inspired me to create a 3D ceramic still life that paid tribute to original pieces of technology from the past. These pieces of technology, made from clay and then glazed white, are objects that set the foundation for the future of communication – showing our ever-evolving quest for technological growth. I used white glaze to give the pieces a classical clean appearance, and to emulate the urn that drew me into Dellosso’s work.

Lillian Seely, Devalue, Multi-color viscosity collograph print Smithtown High School West, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Steven Halem Louis Boucheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drawing Nude and Lace Curtain inspired me to make a print displaying a struggle that many can relate to; devaluing your own self-worth. Boucheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nude and Lace Curtain drawing shows a woman being happy and comfortable in her own skin and I wanted to illustrate the opposite, a selfvalue issue that most struggle with. My print displays cows that have been brailed with coins. The coins represent the lack of value that have been permanently marked on the cows, while the cow represents the person who lacks self worth.

Inspiration artwork: Louis Bouche, Nude and Lace Curtain, 1919, Pen and ink on paper From the exhibition: A Fine Line: Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Gillian Shrey, Geoffrey, Pen Center Moriches High School. Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Dan Kudreyko My concentration for my AP Studio Art class is endangered species, as I have always wanted to create a series around this topic. Mort Künstler’s exhibit featured a number of works depicting the ongoing struggles between man versus nature. One piece that particularly stood out to me was Two Horned Killer. In response, I drew a giraffe, a species of which are vulnerable or critically endangered. Recently, I’ve started experimenting with pens and incorporating various techniques. For my piece, I used micron pens and accent lines to create value.

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Two Horned Killer, 1956, Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

Sanamjeet Singh, The Younger, Oil pastel Hicksville High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Craig Mateyunas As a young artist, my interest has revolved around observation and interpreting what I see through line work. I love to draw and experiment with different mediums such as oil pastels and watercolors. I have used these materials to create figures and portraits. Like Friedlander, I often work in black and white, and his drawing evoked a strong sense of emotion. Through his use of line, I could feel the subjectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggle with adversity. For my drawing, The Younger, I decided to challenge myself to show emotion through color and to provide high contrast, which I think brings my subject to life.

Inspiration artwork: Isaac Friedlander, Laborer, 1956, Charcoal on paper From the exhibition: A Fine Line: Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Amshitha Sivarajah, Homage to Camille Claudel, Mixed media Hicksville High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Craig Mateyunas Inspired by Dellossoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibition, which features a number of female artists that were restricted and largely unrecognized, I wanted to create a work in honor of Camille Claudel, a French sculptor. Her hopes of becoming an artist were largely disapproved of by the people around her, as she was straying from the societal expectation of women. After her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, she was subjected to a mental asylum by her unsupportive family where she worked until her death. I wanted to show Claudel representing herself in her own way. She is under a lamp, which is positioned like a spotlight to give Camille Claudel the limelight she never received. The figure in the background is the real Camille Claudel, who is blurred so most of the attention will be directed at what she is making herself out to be.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso The Mentor (Self-Portrait), 2010, Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Katelyn Smith, Bittersweet, Ceramic General Douglas MacArthur High School Grade 10, Art Teacher: Lynn Spinnato I was inspired by the photograph The Wanderer by Andreas Rentsch. His print evokes strong emotions with its high contrast and the use of lights and darks. It felt reminiscent of the struggles one faces with depression, where each moment can be more overwhelming than the next. I had a personal connection to this piece, as I’ve watched my best friend endure her trials with depression for a long time. Seeing her put on a “mask” everyday and appearing as though everything is alright, while facing all of these struggles on the inside pushed me to create a piece that portrays those dark inner thoughts dominating the simple, carefree life that she used to live.

Inspiration artwork: Andreas Rentsch, The Wanderer, 2003 Selenium toned gelatin silver print From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Amanda Spiegel, Simple Times, Colored pencil Half Hollow Hills High School East, Grade 12, Art Teacher: Tania Godoy Dellossoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s painting reminded me of how simple things were years ago. Part of her composition features the art of cooking: pots, pans, and various ingredients, all of which are uncomplicated by technology. Growing up, I loved to cook with my great grandma. I also watched her knit and crochet, which led to my love for sewing. In my drawing, I pay homage to simple times, which I represent by an old fashioned sewing machine. I chose to show the progression of time by incorporating the dress form, which is still used in fashion today. I mimicked the wisps of free flowing steam through the soft fluid drapery, symbolizing the continuous evolution of life.

Lillian Stone, Grandma and Poppy, Colored pencil John F. Kennedy High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Vanessa Albaneze Edward Langeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residence of W.P. Buffett gave me a really homey and cozy feeling. Seeing the warm colors and the old, colonial style house made me think of the days I would go to my grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house as a young girl. The wide, open field reminds me of the days I would play catch on their front lawn with my Poppy, or bake desserts with my Grandma. I really wanted to bring out the feeling that overcomes me when I go back to their house, or when I see them. I chose to use tan, beige, and brown as the color scheme because those colors portray that emotion. Their smiles are genuine and it makes the viewer feel a sense of love and appreciation. I hope the viewer feels the warmth in my artwork and is connected to the piece. Achievement Award in Realism in Colored Pencil

Inspiration artwork: Edward Lange Residence of W.P. Buffett, 1873, Watercolor and ink on paper From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Matthew Tepper, Proximity, Digital photograph Oyster Bay High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Maria Randazzo Inspired by Andreas Rentsch’s The Wanderer, I was drawn to the contrast produced by the dark foreground of the silhouette and the light, ominous background. The print makes the negative space pertinent to the positive subject. I was inspired by how the print creates mystery through a form of storytelling. In contrast to Rentsch’s indistinct lines and curves, I emphasized the strong, contrasting lines produced by both the metal structure and resulting shadow by using a geometric-shaped metal frame and an Edison light bulb. Similar to The Wanderer, the subject of my painting is not the centered light bulb, but the distortion and mystery created by the shadow’s dynamic movement.

Inspiration artwork: Andreas Rentsch, The Wanderer, 2003 Selenium toned gelatin silver print From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Anna Tesoriero, Feigning Poise, Acrylic on board Cold Spring Harbor High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Christine Oswald I was first drawn to Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso’s piece because of the contrast between vivid and dull colors. As I observed the piece more closely, I was particularly impressed by the intricate detail that went into creating folds of each woman’s outfit, and it inspired me to paint fabric of my own. Inspired by this, I created a piece using three elements: a model in a formal pose, like the one the three women are studying in the painting, a dress with a bright pattern contrasting a dark base color, like Dellosos’s vivid outfits that juxtapose their dim surroundings, and finally, I decided to respond to one last element —I created a self-portrait.

Inspiration artwork: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso The Mentor (Self-Portrait), 2010, Oil on linen From the exhibition: A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Cyla Timperio, Moana Kai, Ceramic Long Beach High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: AnnMarie Pulice The theme and use of color in Cornelia Fossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ominous Sky inspired me to create a piece of ceramic stoneware. Fossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aptly named piece depicts an encroaching storm. I decided to explore this theme of weather, and to demonstrate how it can impact the colors of the sky and water. I carved the surface of the ceramic form to replicate the waves of the ocean. By using varying shades of blue under the glaze, I was able to depict both calm and stormy weather within these carved waves.

Inspiration artwork: Cornelia Foss, Ominous Sky, 1996, Oil on linen From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Mark Tringali, Generation Z, Digital photograph Half Hollow Hills High School East Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Allyson Uttendorfer I immediately gravitated towards The Wanderer because it made me feel a sense of mystery and timelessness. It inspired me to create my digital media piece in which I utilized long exposure. While both pieces have a silhouette, I used color and light to create an atmosphere that implied the subject was being trapped in technology, and futuristic morals and ideals. While Rentsch’s piece explores the fears and anxieties in life’s journey, I feel Generation Z also explores the fears and anxieties in a modern adolescent’s life, which I illustrated with the appearance of bright clocks ticking away.

Inspiration artwork: Andreas Rentsch, The Wanderer, 2003 Selenium toned gelatin silver print From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Catherine Tsarouhtsis, Ripples, Ceramic Oceanside High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Jennifer Bonilla I chose Helen Torr’s Sea Shell as my inspiration because I was drawn to the texture of the piece. Torr’s sense of depth, along with the visual texture that she painted inspired me to create my own work. My objective was to convey a textural element on a clay fired form. Physically feeling or touching an object is really important to me, because it adds an extra layer of understanding an object. The study of contours, blemishes, and imperfections seemed to be an important factor in Torr’s work. My piece evolved into a more fluid form that personified the contours of ripples that travel through water. Understanding each little ripple may symbolize a different moment or a different person to each individual. I wanted this piece to represent the flow of generations, how things get passed down from one to another, and showing the differences, but also revealing the similarities.

Inspiration artwork: Helen Torr, Sea Shell, 1928, Gouache and charcoal on paper From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Joanna Vaccaro, Corvette, Colored pencil John F. Kennedy High School, Grade 11, Art Teacher: Vanessa Albaneze My interest in drawing cars goes back to my childhood. My father has always shared his interest in classic cars with my brother and I. In fact, he owns a black 1974 Buick. The combination of my love for vintage aesthetic and art is what made me gravitate towards Larry Riversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Buick. I specifically enjoyed the big headlights and the colors within the painting. The style Larry Rivers utilizes is very loose and abstract, while in contrast I prefer working in a very detailed style including all of the fine points.

Inspiration artwork: Larry Rivers, Buick, 1960, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Deina Vicente, Vendors in Bais, Digital photograph Long Beach High School, Grade: 10, Art Teacher: Sue Presberg When I first laid my eyes on David Burliukâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Flowers in a Watering Can, I was immediately captivated by his color choices. His use of colors to express mood influenced my photo taken in the Philippines on vacation, titled Vendors in Bais. Each color in my photograph reminds me of the vibrant color choices that David Burliuk made as he painted his still life. It was important to me to take a photograph that expressed a mood; complete bliss and euphoria.

Inspiration artwork: David Burliuk, Fall Flowers in a Watering Can, 1949, Oil on canvas From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Tyler Walsh, Euphoria, Ink and watercolor Bellport High School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: Devin Auricchio Eugene Bermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s piece was designed for a stage costume. In his illustration, the figure is drawn with meticulous precision and formality. I imagined a piece that would consist of a more minimalistic structure. In my work, I explored a single line technique, and positioned the figures close to the bottom of the composition. I began working on Euphoria using only ink, but then I decided to add watercolor which provided another layer, and texture to the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s features. The emotion that I wanted to portray from my work is detachment, or letting go. Despite wanting to freeze a euphoric moment in time, yet knowing that it had to come to an end. Renzo and Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award

Inspiration artwork: Eugene Berman, Costume Design (Rigoletto), 1951, Ink on paper From the exhibition: A Fine Line: Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Enru Wang, Life Goes On, Digital photograph Smithtown Christian School, Grade: 12, Art Teacher: James Roselle When I saw the photograph by N. Jay Jaffee, despite it being a still image, it reminded me of the movement of clouds. While life goes on below them, clouds are fleeting; they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay long and move on to somewhere else, changing as they go. What remains constant is the landscape below. In my photograph, a man sits in his booth every day watching as people and trains pass him by. Unlike the clouds or the hustle and bustle, he remains the constant.

Inspiration artwork: N. Jay Jaffee Clouds and Harbor, 1991, Selenium toned gelatin silver print From the exhibition: Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

Megan Ward, Homage to Cyclamen, Ceramic Valley Stream South High School Grade: 10, Art Teacher: Roseann Valletti My sculpture piece was inspired by Helen Torrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cyclamen. I translated the two-dimensional lines from Torrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artwork into a three-dimensional sculpture. I was particularly intrigued by her work, so I wanted to incorporate a similar floral theme into my own work. I created a vase composed of fine lines, and crafted flowers out of wire and nylon stocking to be held in the vase. Additionally, I tried to recreate a similar texture to the charcoal medium used by Torr in her artwork. I used the process of glazing, then wiping some off of the vase before the second firing. Just as the first lines made on paper are the foundation that a drawing is built upon, the fine lines within the ceramic coil vase hold up the flowers that complete my sculpture.

Inspiration artwork: Helen Torr, Cyclamen, n.d., Charcoal on paper From the exhibition: A Fine Line Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection

Nethmi Withanage, Liberation, Colored pencil Smithtown High School East, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Tim Needles As I examined Künstler’s painting, it was clear that these citizens are running out of fear. From the glances behind shoulders, to the scrambling of people, there is a sense of panic within the piece. Inspired by these emotions in Künstler’s painting, I framed my piece to capture a different, yet equally tangible emotion one could feel through running: freedom. Running gives us the ability to escape bad situations, and it can also give the feeling of clarity and liberation. I was taken back to a story my father told me about a parade in Sri Lanka. Untroubled by the daily constraints of life, everyone joined the parade and ran without a care in the world; flags flying amongst them, the people ran with no end goal. Thus, through the imagery of running, I hoped to capture the feeling of freedom and convey this to the audience.

Inspiration artwork: Mort Künstler, Decoy Bride Breakout From a P.O.W. Slave Stalag 1960, Gouache on board From the exhibition: Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators

VIRTUAL OPENING RECEPTION April 30, 2020 At 7 pm The Heckscher Museum of Art went LIVE on Instagram! Hundreds of congratulatory messages began to fill the screen! A fantastic evening was had by all!

Top (pictured left to right): Lisa Sayedi, Lead Museum Educator; Michael Schantz; Executive Director & CEO, Heckscher Museum of Art. Middle: Alyssa Matthews, Museum Educator; Joy Weiner, Director of Education & Public Programs; Kristina Schaaf, Director of Visitor Experience. Bottom: Jurors Karli Wurzelbacher, Curator, The Heckscher Museum; Nancy Richner, guest juror.

20202020 20202020 20202020 20202020 20202020 20202020 20202020 20202020 20202020 20202020 Top (pictured left to right): Celebrate Acheivement Best in Show Award winner Stephanie Lopez; Second Place, Judith Sposato Memorial Prize winner Matthew Diesing; Third Place, The Hadley Prize winner Micarlys Ramirez. Bottom: Donald G. Horn, Jr. Scholarship Award winner Erika Lopez; Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award winner Angelyse Santiago.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 58 schools across Nassau and Suffolk Counties submitted artwork for jurying for the 2020 exhibition. Thank you to all of the participating schools, administrators, and teachers for your dedication! This exhibition would not be possible without your hard work and dedication. Amityville Memorial High School Amityville Union Free School District Maria Andreotti, Principal Dr. Frances Fernandez, Director of Fine Arts Jayne Grasso, Art Teacher Nidia Keaveny, Art Teacher Heather Rickard, Art Teacher Bellport High School South Country Central School District Timothy Hogan, Principal Suzette Fandale, Art Department Chairperson Devin Auricchio, Art Teacher Brentwood High School Brentwood School District John Callan, Principal Stephen Guarino, Coordinator of Performing & Fine Arts James Schultz, Art Teacher

E. W. Miles Middle School Amityville Union Free School District Edward Plaia, Principal Dr. Frances Fernandez, Director of Fine Arts Jennifer Dibble, Art Teacher Nicole Scoca, Art Teacher Elmont Memorial High School Sewanhaka Central High School District Kevin Dougherty, Principal Chris Yee, Art Department Chairperson Stella Grenier, Art Teacher General Douglas MacArthur High School Levittown Union Free School District Joseph Sheehan, Principal Frank Creter, Director of Art, FACS, Technology, GC Tech Tom Bobal, Art Teacher Rebecca Muir, Art Teacher Lynn Spinnato, Art Teacher

Centereach High School Glen Cove High School Middle Country Central School District Glen Cove School District Tom Bell, Principal Diana Cook, Director of Music, Fine Arts & Media Relations Anthonio Santana, Principal Stephen Lombardo, Art Teacher Lorraine Angeletti, Art Teacher Maria Verni, Art Teacher Monica Holland, Art Teacher Center Moriches High School Center Moriches School District Ed Casswell, Principal Dan Kudreyko, Art Teacher Cold Spring Harbor High School Cold Spring Harbor Union Free School District Jim Bolen, Principal Christine Oswald, District Chairperson Laura Cirino, Art Teacher Samantha Hayes, Art Teacher Colleen Beneville, Art Teacher Commack High School Commack Union Free School District Leslie Boritz, Principal Nicholas Amato, Director of Fine & Applied Arts Francis Musto, Art Teacher Connetquot High School Connetquot School District Kenneth Costa, Principal John Hargrave, Art Teacher Division Avenue High School Levittown Union Free School District John Coscia, Principal Frank Creter, Director of Art, FACS, Technology, GC Tech Tim Ryan, Art Teacher East Rockaway High School East Rockaway School District Richard Schaffer, Principal Peter Ceglio, Fine Arts Chairperson Kristie Galante, Art Teacher

Half Hollow Hills High School East Half Hollow Hills Central School District Dr. Milton Strong, Principal Dr. Darlene Lilla, Director of Fine Arts Tania Godoy, Art Teacher Kim Norris, Art Teacher Allyson Uttendorfer, Art Teacher Half Hollow Hills High School West Half Hollow Hills Central School District Dr. Michael Catapano, Principal Dr. Darlene Lilla, Director of Fine Arts Jennifer Ievolo, Art Teacher Amanda Montiglio, Art Teacher Harborfields High School Harborfields Central School District Timothy Russo, Principal Elizabeth DeVaney, K-12 Art Coordinator Jeanie Ritter, Art Teahcer Hauppauge High School Hauppauge School District Christopher Cook, Principal Laura Landor, Director of Fine & Performing Arts Patricia DiMasi-Coppola, Art Teahcer Herricks High School Herricks Union Free School District Joan Keegan, Principal Mary Passero, Chairperson Alexis Camisa, Art Teacher Doreen McDevitt, Art Teacher

Hicksville High School Hicksville Union Free School District Raymond Williams, Principal Philip Grusenmeyer, Supervisor of Fine Arts Craig Mateyunas, Art Teacher Huntington Fine Arts Greenlawn, NY Lisa Hock Mack, President & Director Huntington High School Huntington Union Free School District Brenden Cusack, Principal Eric Reynolds, Director of Fine & Performing Art Ayallah Jeddah, Art Teacher Kasmira Mohanty, Art Teacher Kristin Singer, Art Teacher John F. Kennedy High School Bellmore-Merrick Central HS District Gerard Owenburg, Principal Cheryl Fontana, District Chairperson Vanessa Albaneze, Art Teacher Carissa Roche, Art Teacher John Glenn High School Elwood School District Carisa Burzinski, Principal Amy Lindenbaum, Art Teacher Kings Park High School Kings Park Union Free School District Jason Huntsman, Principal Susan Guasp, Art Teacher Lawrence Woodmere Academy Woodmere, NY Alan Bernstein, Principal Marisa Dulisse, Upper School Art Teacher Linberty University Online Homeschool Kings Park, NY Jim Roselle, Art Teacher Long Beach High School Long Beach Union Free School District Jeffrey Meyers, Principal Julia Lang-Shapiro, Director of Fine Arts Eric Fox, Art Teacher Joanne Harvey, Art Teacher Lorraine Levchenko, Art Teacher Sue Presberg, Art Teacher AnnMarie Pulice, Art Teacher Manhasset High School Manhasset Union Free School District Dr. Dean Schlanger, Principal Chris Hale, Director of the Arts Lori Oldaker, Art Teacher Natalya Panullo, Art Teacher Miller Place High School Miller Place Union Free School District Kevin Slavin, Principal Jeff Corbett, Lead Teacher Elise Stasi, Art Teacher Mineola High School Mineola School District Joe Owens, Director of the Arts Whitney Smith, Principal Kathy Loughlin, Art Teacher

Newfield High School Middle Country Central School District Scott Graviano, Principal Diana Cook, Director of Music, Fine Arts & Media Relations Sal Berretta, Art Teacher Karisa LaLima, Art Teacher North Babylon High School North Babylon School District Jonathan Klomp, Principal Dr. Kim Lowenburg-Coyne, Director of Cultural Arts Sarah Lambert, Art Teacher North Shore High School North Shore School District Albert Cousins, Principal Dalia Rodriguez, Director of Fine & Performing Arts Sara Black-Cano, Art Teacher Northport High School Northport-East Northport School District Daniel Danbusky, Principal Dr. Izzet Mergen, Director of Fine & Performing Arts John DeRosa, Art Teacher Anthony Klinger-Cooley, Art Teacher Peter May, Art Teacher Constance Wolf, Art Teacher Oceanside High School Oceanside Union Free School District Geraldine DeCarlo, Principal Robert Brase, Art Director Maria Anisansel, Art Teacher Jennifer Bonilla, Art Teacher Danielle Casquerelli, Art Teacher Kristin Gemino, Art Teacher Nanci Nigro, Art Teacher Kathryn Thiel, Art Teacher Oyster Bay High School Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Sharon Lasher, Principal Anthony Femino, Supervisor of Fine & Performing Art Scott Boris, Art Teacher Maria Randazzo, Art Teacher Patchogue-Medford High School Patchogue-Medford School District Dr. Randy Rusielewicz, Principal Michael Scholz, Director of Art, Music and Cultural Arts Amy Cunningham, Art Teacher Nancy Gladd, Art Teacher Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District James Murray, Principal Ben Wiley, Director of Art & Digital Instruction Jen Beinlich, Art Teacher Linda Curran, Art Teacher Warren Jacobson, Art Teacher Portledge School Locust Valley, NY Simon Owen-Williams, Head of School Doris Benter, Art Department Head John Greene, Art Teacher Jerry Krause, Art Teacher Sachem High School East Sachem Central School District Louis Antonetti, Principal Diana DelVallez, Art Department Chairperson Katrina Wrigley, Art Teacher

Sachem High School North Sachem Central School District Patti Trombetta, Principal Diana DelVallez, Art Department Chairperson Diana DelVallez, Art Teacher

W. T. Clarke High School East Meadow Union Free School District Timothy Voels, Principal Kelly Gelfer, Director of Music & Art Jane Pawlowski, Art Teacher

Sanford H. Calhoun High School Bellmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Merrick School District Nicole Hollings, Principal Cheryl Fontana, Art Department Chairperson Joan Gonzalez, Art Teacher

Wantagh High School Wantagh School District Carolyn Breivogel, Principal Kelly Jones, Supervisor of Fine and Performing Arts Peter Parlagreco, Art Teacher

Sayville High School Sayville Union Free School District Ronald Hoffer, Principal Debra Urso, Art Department Chairperson Evan Hammer, Art Teacher

West Babylon High School West Babylon Union Free School District Dr. Ellice Vassallo, Principal Erin Bodolai, Art Chairperson Heather Cattell, Art Teacher Jenna DiPaola, Art Teacher

Smithtown Christian School Smithtown, NY Tracy Berner, Principal James Roselle, Department Chairperson Smithtown High School East Smithtown Central School District Kevin Simmons, Principal Mike Mastrangelo, Director of Fine Arts Tim Needles, Art Teacher Smithtown High School West Smithtown Central School District John Coady, Principal Michael Mastrangelo, Director of Fine Arts Steve Halem, Art Teacher South Side High School Rockville Center Union Free School District John Murphy, Principal Brian Zuar, Director of the Arts Chris Karaktin, Art Teacher Syosset High School Syosset Central District Dr. Giovanni Durante, Principal Michael Salzman, Director of Fine & Performing Arts Chrysoula Highland, Art Teacher The Knox School St. James, NY Virginia Riccardi, Principal Patricia Colombraro, Photography & Media Arts Teacher Grace Fastenberg, Art Teacher Valley Stream Central High School Valley Stream Central High School District Dr. Joseph Pompilio, Principal Adam Erdos, Director of Fine & Performing Arts Mario Bakalov, Art Teacher Valley Stream North High School Valley Stream Central High School District Rachel Green, Principal Adam Erdos, Director of Fine & Performing Arts Allan Nafte, Art Teacher Valley Stream South High School Valley Stream Central High School District Maureen Henry, Principal Adam Erdos, Director of Fine & Performing Arts Ed Lee, Art Teacher Roseann Valletti, Art Teacher

West Islip High School West Islip Union Free School District Dr. Anthony Bridgeman, Principal Eric Albinder, Director of Art & Music Linda Marino, Art Teacher Annette Musteric, Art Teacher Winston Prepatory School of Long Island DIx Hills, NY Eric Gomez, Principal Cheryl Fontana, Director of Fine & Performing Arts Talon Bidermann, Art Teacher Christine Stevens, Art Teacher Wyandanch High School Wyandanch School District Paul Sibblie, Principal Jill Lewis, Art Teacher

Vivienne LaVertu, Opening Day, Colored pencil, Huntington High School, Grade: 11, Art Teacher: Kristin Singer

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