Tag Archives: art

“Below Sea Levels” by Yulin Tang ’26

Check out this amazing painting by freshman Yulin Tang!

Posted in Painting, Visual Art | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Digital Art by Alex Atlas ’23

Posted in Digital Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

IB Art Exhibits 2021

Recently, the works of senior IB artists Ben Tolpa, Kylie Bill, Michelle Wong, and Silvy Zhou were featured in NA’s Teiger Art Gallery. Here are some highlights from the exhibit, photographed by James Worrell (faculty), with rationales written by the … Continue reading

Posted in Exhibit, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Phone Cases by Albert Zhou ’22

Enjoy these phone cases, painted by Albert Zhou ’22, using spray paint.

Posted in Painting | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Ceramics by Kaya Patel ’22

In her Advanced Art class, junior Kaya Patel has made several ceramic pieces inspired by wildlife that she has seen on diving trips. Three of these pieces are shown below.

Posted in Ceramics | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Acrylic Pouring by Alana Akiwumi ’22

Alana Akiwumi ’22 used acrylic pouring (fluid painting) techniques in her Advanced Art class to create the vibrant patterns and designs shown below.

Posted in Painting | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Photography by Miles Mu ’23

Miles Mu ’23 likes to take landscape photographs and use different perspectives to enhance the scenes. Check out his Instagram: @miless.photos

Posted in Photography | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Event Highlight: Chalk and Pops

On September 18th, the Upper School got together for the first council event of the year: Chalk and Pops! After getting some free ice pops, students created social distanced chalk art, listened to music, and enjoyed the warm weather. Photo … Continue reading

Posted in Event, Visual Art | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

PSA Posters by US History Students

For their citizenship project, sophomore US History students were given the option to create PSA posters to raise awareness about their topic. The posters showcased below, by Cassidy Wong, Sadie Kim, Kaya Patel, Alana Akiwumi, and Jessie Luo, are focused … Continue reading

Posted in Digital Art | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Creative Posters from Ms. Tolmie’s 10th Graders

After reading Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, Ms. Tolmie’s sophomore English classes created posters blending ideas from the novel with a specific lens used to analyze literature from a chosen chapter in How to Read Literature Like … Continue reading

Posted in Other, Visual Art | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Scholastic Art Awards Photography by Stella Gilbert ’22

The following photographs, taken by Stella Gilbert ’22, received Scholastic Awards in Art. One of Stella’s photos received the Silver Key Award and the other two received Honorable Mentions.

Posted in Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Scholastic Art Award Paintings by Kaya Patel ’22

The following pieces were painted by Scholastic Gold Key award recipient Kaya Patel ’22. Kaya’s Gold Key painting will be on display at the Montclair Art Museum from February 15 to March 22, 2020.

Posted in Painting | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Travel Artwork by Lauren Freed ’22

Below are a series of drawings by Lauren Freed ’22, made in her travel journal with pen and watercolor. Italy Alaska

Posted in Drawing | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Fall Gallery Exhibit by Paul & Irene Aspell

A recent exhibit by artists Irene and Paul Aspell in the David Teiger Gallery incorporated both their sensibilities, combining Paul’s ceramic plates and Irene’s paintings. The artists have been married for 37 years. Paul Aspell, who taught at Newark Academy … Continue reading

Posted in Exhibit | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Reviews of Summer Art Programs

Here are summaries, reviews, and reflections on summer programs that NA students have attended, hopefully to assist any prospective students looking to apply to these programs. Continue reading

Posted in Music, Visual Art, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Artwork by Ms. Dixler

Artwork-in-progress by retired Arts Department faculty member and graphic designer Deborah Dixler. You can follow Ms. Dixler’s new artwork on Instagram.

Posted in Drawing, Painting | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Visual Art by Jamie Paradis ’20

The following work is a selection of art made by Jamie Paradis ’20:

Posted in Painting | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Photography by Stella Gilbert ’22

Below are a few photographs taken by Stella Gilbert ’22 in Barcelona, Spain.

Posted in Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Visual Art by Jessie Luo ’22

The following work is a selection of art made by Scholastic Art and Writing Award winner, Jessie Luo ’22:

Posted in Visual Art | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Photography by Tess Kesler ’22

The following photographs were taken by Scholastic Silver and Gold Key award recipient Tess Kesler ’22.  Tess’s work was on display at the Montclair Art Museum in late winter through spring of 2019.

Posted in Photography | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

“Sunset,” Painting by Tyler Barron ’20

Acrylic painting by Tyler Barron ’20.

Posted in Visual Art | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

“Contrast + Harmony,” Photography Portfolio by Gillian Cohen ’19

The following portfolio by Gillian Cohen ’19 entitled “Contrast + Harmony” won a Gold Key in the 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and will be considered for National Honors.  Gillian’s work was on display at the Montclair Art Museum … Continue reading

Posted in Photography | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Fishing” Mixed Media Art Piece by Kellen Wang ’20

“One thing to consider from my piece would be the depth and layers of the cardboard structures. Aside from that, I’d like viewers to generate their own interpretations.” ~Kellen **This artwork won a silver key in the 2019 scholastic competition. 

Posted in Visual Art | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Classroom Doodle by Benjamin Cole ’21

Posted in Visual Art | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment