Student Recognition: Pearl Fincher Art Museum
Congrats Cooper visual arts students!
The John Cooper School is proud to announce that four of its talented visual arts students have had their work selected for recognition and display at the prestigious Pearl Fincher Art Museum.
- Gonzalo Bernot Lopez '25: Antidote, Teacher: Joel Cook, (12th grade), Jurors’ Choice: High School (9–12)
- Alison Mitton '26: Cubist Outcast, Teacher: Deborah Arnold, (11th grade), Jurors’ Choice: High School (9–12)
- Lih-Ann Violette '28: Hansel and Gretel Retold, Teacher: Joel Cook, (9th grade), Jurors’ Choice: High School (9–12)
- Florence Zhang '31: hi=^-^=, Teacher: Joel Cook, (6th grade), Honorable Mention: Middle School (6–8)
Florence Zhang, a 6th grader in Joel Cook’s class, earned an Honorable Mention for her exceptional piece. Her work stands out for its creative expression and technical skill, showcasing the passion and dedication of middle school artists. Florence’s recognition highlights the diverse talent within the school’s middle school art program and celebrated the next generation of visual artists.
High school students also received well-deserved recognition for their impressive contributions to the visual arts. Lih-Ann Violette, a 9th grader in Joel Cook’s class, won the Jurors’ Choice award for her piece Hansel and Gretel Retold, which captivated jurors with its imaginative reimagining of the classic fairy tale. Senior Gonzalo Bernot Lopez, also under Joel Cook’s guidance, received praise for his powerful piece Antidote, which explored themes of healing and transformation. 11th grader Alison Mitton, mentored by Deborah Arnold, earned recognition for Cubist Outcast, an abstract and vibrant exploration of the Cubist style.
These four pieces reflect the exceptional talent nurtured at The John Cooper School and its commitment to fostering the next generation of artists.
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