Students at Chemainus Secondary School are primed to share their masterpieces with the community.
Until Thurs., June 7, their annual free art show — dubbed Creations — will take place at the school’s library from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“We’ve got a lot students doing a wide variety of different styles and techniques,” said Hamish Knadle, a Grade 12 student who draws manga art.
Grade 10 freehand artist Jessica Babcock says art is good therapy.
“I enjoy it. The thing I like about art is it makes me concentrate,” she said.
One of her show pieces is an inked watercolour bird.
“It’s detailed but subtle — you can’t tell it’s a bird,” she said.
Art instructor Craig Miller said the art show has been going on annually for about 15 years and features the art of students in all grades at the school.
This year’s lineup of stellar work — more than 100 pieces — will be no different, but the show will be held during school hours.
“It’s full of surprises, and by exposing yourself to the art, you’ll have a better understanding of what makes the kids tick and what teenagers are interested in,” said Miller. “There’s going to be glasswork, there’s going to be fabric art, there’s going to be watercolours, acrylic paint, ceramics and recycled vinyl record art.”
The art show is free, but a donation box will be made available to those wishing to contribute to the program.
