Since art reflects an individual’s perception of the world around them, it differs from person to person and transforms over time. Advanced Placement (AP) Art seniors are exhibiting their metamorphosis through art from the last couple of years in their Senior Showcase.

This year, the showcase takes place in the auditorium rotunda, library rotunda and G North Hallway on Feb. 11, March 16 and April 12 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

“Groups of our seniors are showcasing the art that they have created from their AP portfolios, so they are really outstanding exhibits,” AP Drawing teacher Sarah DePetris said.

This is the last year of high school for these artists; therefore, they want to display the work and creativity they put into their artwork.

“I want to not only showcase my art and everything I have done over the years but also spread the ideas that I put into my artworks,” senior Vy Mai said.

Seniors are choosing creations mainly from their AP Concentrations, which are pieces focused on a topic that they choose and work on in their second semester. They have the opportunity to explore their topic and add in personal concepts. The students are all exhibiting work from previous years as well.

“The most interesting thing about the senior showcase is that you do not necessarily have to include pieces from only your senior year,” senior Maximillian Hess said. “You can also include pieces from your junior year, or even your sophomore or freshman year. I am definitely including pieces from my junior year because I think they are strong, not in my approach, but in how much I have grown and what the pieces mean.”

Many of these students have been active participants in art since their freshman year. Some even took part in art as middle schoolers. Art students are committed to the class and dedicate themselves to be the best artists they can be.

“Art has always been one stable part of my life because it lets me escape from reality while letting me be in control,” senior Skylar Sisler said. “I would never give that up.”

The fluidity and individuality that characterizes art is what makes it attractive to students. There are no wrong answers in art.

“One of the things I like about art is that everything you do can be judged and tweaked but it cannot be wrong,” Hess said. “The only time you are ever doing something wrong is if you are not being yourself.”

With their high school years coming to an end, the seniors are excited to reveal how much their work has evolved.

“Art is important because it gives students a place for self-expression,” DePetris said. “They can learn to dedicate themselves to something they love.”