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The Catalyst

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The Catalyst

"I got to create a video that used time lapse while talking about my artist," junior Addison Kramer said. "I recreated one of Pieter Bruegel's artworks called 'The Fall of the Rebel Angels'"

A deeper dive into art

Leah Pickhinke, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2022
The cover art for Playboi Carti’s sophomore album “Whole Lotta Red.” The cover art is a tribute to an old punk magazine called “Slash,” which perfectly explains the main feel of the first half of the tape. Despite bad fan reception at first, a lot of listeners have changed their opinion after re-istening to the album.

Living up to the hype

Carson Fox, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2021

Burning through the canvas

Jordan Bakar, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2021
Working on her current project in her current class, sophomore Abby Gilreath is learning to use a variety of materials. Students in the program are encouraged to try art forms that aren’t offered everywhere else. “She is very driven and has a big desire to be successful, she doesn't want to fail, that motivates her to put in the extra work, especially when it comes to art,” art teacher Jennifer Hoss-Miller said.

Guided into new arts

Logan Berggren, Features Editor
February 12, 2020
Renowned British fashion photographer, Tim Walker, composed the album cover for Harry Styles’ second album “Fine Line”. Styles is drenched in custom made Gucci, a common appearance from the artist since he became a face for the brand in 2018. The cover, although simple, hints at the new era of Styles with blues and pinks to encapsulate the theme of the beauty that is within the cover.

The finest of lines

Olivia Oeth, News Director
January 14, 2020
When taking an Advanced Studio, each student is given a two week period to complete their assigned project. Here, senior Adrian Judson completes one of his sport realism paintings. Each takes about a week to complete and is extremely detailed.

Larger than life artwork

Chloe Parker, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
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