prismacolor pencil, acrylic pen, on black construction paper; 9×10”
“Under the guidance of art teacher Steve Groh, students learned about the graffiti style artwork of Keith Haring, and created a drawing in a similar style using symbolic imagery to communicate a message based on a social issue.”
“Inspired by work of Keith Haring’s, my artwork addresses the issue of wealth imbalance. The central figure, adorned with a crown, lounges atop fat stacks of cash, symbolizing extreme wealth and privilege. Surrounding him are smaller figures representing the working class, reaching up to support him, illustrating how the labor of many sustains the fortunes of a few. The strong lines and contrasting colors highlight the stark differences between the rich and the workers. Through this piece, I aim to shed light on the unequal distribution of wealth and encourage viewers to think about fairness and the value of every individual’s contribution to society.”ARTIST BIO: Summer PERRY is a grade 10 student at OHHS.