This is Adele Wilson, a national award-winning artist and senior at CHS. We met with her to gain insight into the inspiration behind her pieces.
"Seeing pieces from other artists was what first inspired me to start creating art. When I took Art 1 in ninth grade, I was in awe at the pieces hung up in Mrs. Hoffer’s classroom, which gave me the spark to improve my skills. "
"I first discovered my interest in art when I was in the seventh grade. It started with simple doodles on assignments, which soon turned into a passion. I took an art class in my eighth-grade year, which solidified my love for art and caused me to continue taking art classes in high school."
"Through my art journey, I have learned that I tend to get caught up in the small details rather than the piece as a whole. I struggle with perfectionism which causes me to easily get frustrated with my work. However, my amazing art teachers and friends give me the encouragement I need to persevere."
"Seeing the reactions of people viewing my art made me really happy, and it gave me more motivation to continue making art."
Her favorite piece, “Not for Sale,” was inspired by the holiday Juneteenth and what it stands for in the history and culture of African Americans.
“Embroidered Cultural Roots” is another piece that she likes. The embroidered headwrap on the lady’s head signifies the intricacy and beauty of African culture.
“From Dust” was inspired by her art teacher Mrs. Hoffer. Who showed different reference photos to choose from for a project, and the movement she felt from seeing the hands on the pottery wheel inspired her to create this piece.
The final piece is a self-portrait.