http://my.hsj.org/Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_rfrlwoic0ewogdrz2qepwue5_19c48dd4-327e-4b70-ad2b-2d0bd19c1e63_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:36:53 GMT 15 Art: the class of objects subject to aesthetic criteria, or at least that’s what the dictionary says. But for students like Kristy Xiong, a junior here at Centennial, art is truly something more. As shown in Memories of One drawn by Kristy herself, art is something on a more personal level. By taking different parts of different pictures out of magazines, Kristy was able to create a piece of art that not only appeals to others, but also represents how she was feeling at that time in herlife. “When I saw that little girl I thought ‘wow, she kind of looks sad’ and it reminded me of myself at that time because I was also feeling sad.” Kristy said. The little girl is not the only piece of symbolism that Kristy snuck into her drawing through. In the background, the water, the dry brick, and the tree all symbolize something different, though all are important. The water represents the girl’s tears, the dry brick represents the girl’s tears that have already dried, the girl’s tears that have already dried, and the tree, being the second largest symbol in the whole piece, represents isolation. It helps to show that the girl is hiding from everything and everyone around her. “Art is a way for me to express my feelings when I’m angry or sad and I don’t want to talk about it. It’s a great stress reliever.” Kristy said. “Art just seems to come naturally to her. She really works hard and pays close attention to detail.” Kristy’s art teacher, Ms. Adams, states. “I’ll mainly just draw sketches at home. It helps to build a good sense of creativity, and it’s just fun.” Kristy said. Over the years Kristy has really grown as an artist. She’s gone from a little girl drawing things like Manga, a form of Japanese cartoons, for her friends, to a high school student who draws to express her feelings in a more realistic looking way. Although Kristy does not usually display her work, art continues to remain a career possibility. “There are so many things that I want to major in, but art is definitely a possibility.” Kristy said. So keep an eye out for a Kristy Xiong original, you just might come across one somewhere, someday. ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:38:59 GMT