“I learned so much that helped me to become a better artist.” — Mayteana Williams
Student, Mayteana Williams working on a drawing.
The art of youth is often the transition between the joyful, unfettered creativity of a child, and the first deliberate intention of an adult artist. The senior students departing the Academy of LVA for college in the fall have discovered that they have something to say to the world, and they are choosing to say it through art.
Moving from the idealized and fantastical images of children from Mayteana Williams, to the more polished and well-observed self-portraits and startlingly brutal scene pulled from archetypal childhood we find in the work of Madison McGill, we get some understanding of how young artist may surprise us with caustic social commentary or reach beyond the obvious assumptions of perceived cultural identity. Then Katie Montgomery shows a full embrace of Expressionism and an authoritative command of her medium in capturing raw human emotion. A child’s first art making is fundamental expression of their emotional being – the elemental satisfaction of finger paints, and Montgomery reconnects to that need.
Mayteana Williams – CFAC/Academy student for 8 years
Has been accepted to Spalding University for their college of art and design.
“I am grateful to William Duffy in sculpture, because I had never done that before, and Dennis Whitehouse, because I learned so much that helped me to become a better artist.”
Work by Mayteana Williams
Madison McGill – Scholastic Silver Key
Will be attending the University of Kentucky to major in Studio Arts.
“I learned a lot from Wilma Bethel and we had some great conversations. She has such a loving heart for every one of her students and is an outstanding artist! It was my pleasure to learn from such an amazing woman. Jean Smith was also an amazing teacher. When I started the mural, she graciously took me under her wing and assisted me in any questions I had for her. This was my first mural and without her encouragement and guidance, I don't know if I could've completed it. Both of these wonderful ladies have impacted my life greatly and have taught me so, so much. I would definitely recommend LVA to someone with an interest in art!”
Work by Madison McGill
Katie Montgomery
Has been accepted into and will attend The School of the Art Institute of Chicago on a scholarship.
“Classes with LVA/CFAC have made me the incredible artist and person that I am today. I've learned everything that I know from being taught and influenced by their teachers, especially Dennis Whitehouse.”
Work by Katie Montgomery
These students, and others, have created small-scale work especially for The Academy of LVA exhibition, which will be at Revelry Boutique Gallery May 19 – May 25. There will be an Opening Reception May 19, 6-8pm.
Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E. Market Street
Gallery Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 11am-7pm
Sunday & Monday, 11am-5pm
Work by Mayteana Williams
Work by Katie Montgomery
Work by Madison McGill
Work by Mayteana Williams
Work by Katie Montgomery
Work by Madison McGill
This Feature article was written by Keith Waits.
In addition to his work at the LVA, Keith is also the Managing Editor of a website, www.Arts-Louisville.com, which covers local visual arts, theatre, and music in Louisville.
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