In the HAC Gallery

In addition work from 65+ local artists, HAC's Gallery & Gift Shop exhibits art work from emerging and historically unrepresented local artists through its Gallery program. The Gallery & Gift Shop hosts pop-up events, demonstrations, receptions, and artist talks during Last Fridays & the Art Walk and beyond. Read on to learn about the exhibition currently in the HAC Gallery.

Rooted Reverie

By Cedar Ridge IB Art Students Brianna Collins & Rose Gorely-Bemis

A fiery orange collage entitled "The Heat" featuring a background of sand and multiple women facing away.

Two small, eclectic collages suspended on a chain.

Three framed artworks with respective cool and warm color schemes.

A collage featuring cars and a house on a watercolor brown and blue background.

A wall of Brianna Collins' illustrated artwork.

A corner of black-frame, gray tone illustrations in charcoal.

IB Art Student Brianna Collins' curatorial rationale.

Monochrome charcoal and pastel illustration of a blue willow tree under a full moon.

Multiple collage artworks hanging on a plain white wall.

Brianna Collins: My work is centered around capturing the complexity of wildlife and the human form, with a deep focus on evoking emotion through realism. I aim to create compositions that not only show the physical details of my subjects, but also convey the feelings they inspire. Whether portraying the beauty of an animal or the melancholy expression of a human, I strive to forge a connection between the viewer and the piece. Through this emotional depth. I hope to encourage reflection and appreciation for the world around us

Rose Gorely-Bemis: I explore earthly themes through the artistic mediums of collage and watercolor painting, with the intention of telling stories and evoking emotion. The art I have chosen for this exhibition was created throughout the past year and a half, and displays my continuous growth as an artist. My compositions are purposeful in order to visually express the connection of individuality and our environments.

The International Baccalaureate Visual Arts course is a 2 year class that encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives, historically and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with, and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. This course culminates with a mandatory cohesive and coherent art exhibition of 8-11 works created during the first year and a half which additionally helps to develop a strong portfolio for college submissions.