drypoint etching; 8×10”
“Under the guidance of art teacher Jamie Schorsch, students explored the art of drypoint etching as a medium to communicate ideas about conservation and sustainability. Using the U.S. National Parks as inspiration, they researched environmental challenges facing specific parks and aligned their findings with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).”
“The site discussed the purpose of cherry blossoms being gifted from Japan to America to represent the peace between Japan and America. People often come around spring for the cherry blossom festival! The site caught my attention because I thought the flowers were really beautiful. The most relevant goal of my site is sustainable cities and communities because American and Japanese cherry blossoms represent peace between them and having a good community. I’ve learned the impact of having peace and how important it is to have a good community between people, especially with my background knowledge of history and old wars. The cherry blossoms aren’t just a pretty view but also a pretty outlook on peace and community.”
ARTIST BIO: Baylee MOORMAN is a grade 10 student at OHHS.