(April 5, 2012) — Senior Sharis Rostamian organises an art show for her senior project, consisting of artworks by fellow Clark students from all grade levels. Clark students of every grade level got to show off their artistic talents March 16 at an art show curated by senior Sharis Rostamian at the Modest Fly Art Studio in Tujunga. Rostamian organized the art show from the ground up as her senior project. She contacted Eerren Tsaturyan, the owner of the studio, and managed to have the entire art show ready in only a few months’ time. “I knew the gallery owner. I came to a lot of her shows. One day I asked if I could have a show of my own,” said Rostamian. Each artist had submitted their work via fliers that had been available in art teacher Nyrie Gharibian’s class. They also put a price on their works so that friends and attendees of the art show could have the opportunity to buy the works on display. The show certainly attracted a lot of attention, as both English teacher Carol Pettegrew and Principal Doug Dall made an appearance at one point during the evening. “When you look at it, it’s a whole package. It’s not just an art show. The art is obviously here and very beautiful and well done, but there is an organizational piece, a public relations piece. The fliers are works of art in themselves. The way it’s staged, the way it’s hosted…it’s just a whole complete package,” said Dall. Artists and friends alike came in and out throughout the night, conversing with fellow Clark artists and preening next to their works of art. The show had a great impact on the young artists. “I have always done [art] as a hobby. I never thought I would be in an art gallery. Just being here and seeing people’s reactions makes me so happy. And I’m actually considering art as a career now, because of all of this,” said senior Anasheh Nazarian, who had some of the largest pieces on display. “I never really expected to do this sort of thing, like being in an art show at 16, so I’m sort of surprised,” said junior Erit Khachatryan, who had submitted the most works and had buyers for several of them. Submitting the work and having it displayed in the art show was an accomplishment for many of the students. Many of them had witnessed but never participated in such an event, and so felt great pride in their work. “Art is very often overlooked in high schools as having importance. In fact, art classes are first to be affected from the budget cuts. But, art is very important in the lives of young adults so this show is a medium for young adults to show their artwork and ultimately portray their passion for the subject that is often overlooked in their environment,” commented Rostamian on the studio’s website.
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Art hits the walls for a senior project
April 5, 2012