Kelsey Frary, Sara Kelly, Sofia Magnante, Meagan Medina, Lucy Neimeier, 11 & 12. "Shake It Out"
Kelsey Frary, Sara Kelly, Sofia Magnante, Meagan Medina, Lucy Neimeier, Grade 11 & 12
School: West Genesee HS
Teacher: Caroline Brackett
Dance
We chose “Shake It Out” because it reminds us to shake off the fears, the isolation, and the anxiety that Covid created within each one of us. We have lived some of our “darkest moments” this year and dancing together was one of the activities that helped all of us stay sane. This dance symbolizes cutting out the negativity and despair and replacing them with new outlooks and hopes for our future. We have to keep going, keep creating, keep dancing and making new memories for the life we want to live. We hope this dance portrays that and gives hope to others that we will get through this as long as we stay united together.
Mila Barton, Grade 4, "Bored"
Mila Barton, Grade 4
Medium: Paper, Pen, Newspaper
School: Philip Livingston School PS 261 , 15K
Teacher: Haya Moline
Please do not worry I didn't know what else to do
Benjamin Gibbs Grade 5, "The Race Against Covid"
Benjamin Gibbs, Grade 5
Medium: I-Pad
School: Philip Livingston School PS 261, 15K
Art Teacher: Haya Moline
COVID makes me think about a race. always slowing down and speeding up, but in the end we will win.
Grace Tooman, Grade 4. " The Covid Wave"
Grace Tooman, Grade 4
Medium: pencil, pen and watercolor
School: Philip Livingston School PS 261, 15K
Art Teacher: Haya Moline
This symbolizes what a mess covid has been. Every day I deal with the mess of hair. I made this to show that covid has been everywhere over the past year. I put 5 words to represent covid 19. My teacher always says it’s like riding the waves so her hair is like a wave to ride.
Salomon Hernandez Litar, Grade 5, "The Covid Storm"
Salomon Hernandez Litar, Grade 5
Medium: Paper, pencil, marker
School: Philip Livingston School PS 261, 15K
Teacher: Haya Moline
Covid is like the storm outside but I feel safe inside my house
Isanne Cohen, Grade 5, "Home Alone"
Isanne Cohen, Grade 5
Medium: Paper, Marker
School: Philip Livingston School PS 261 , 15K
Teacher: Haya Moline
I did this drawing because it is about how its hard being home all day.
Arianna Johnson, Grade 2, "Crazy Coronavirus"
Arianna Johnson, Grade 2
Medium: markers
School: Webutuck Elementary School, Webutuck Central School District
Teacher: Monica Baker
I drew a person doing school online, a mask, and coronavirus germs. I decided to make it bright and colorful. It's been a little stressful doing school online but there's also a lot of learning! I miss my friends but now I get to visit some family members and that cheers me up!
David Nunez, Grade 9, "The Positive Hero"
David Nunez, Grade 9
Medium: Magic Marker / Loosleaf Paper
School: High School For Excellence and Innovation 06M423, 06M423
Teacher: Laura Ricca
Animation has inspired me during the pandemic because the Artist and Illustrator Akira Toriyama takes his life worst moments and turns it into positive things and has taught me to do the same.
Muhammed Samateh, Grade 9, "The Rise"
Muhammed Samateh, Grade 9
Medium: Computer Art
School: High School For Excellence and Innovation 06M423, 06M423
Teacher: Laura Ricca
I want the viewers to feel amazed when they look at my art. Lions are brave and smart. They inspire me to be brave during this pandemic.
Jadahlee Concepcion, Grade 12, "My Dog"
Jadahlee Concepcion, Grade 12
Medium: Acrylic Paint and Canvas
School: High School For Excellence and Innovation 06M423, 06M423
Teacher: Laura Ricca
During the pandemic the thing that has lifted my spirits is getting my dog Amiri Bleu. He keeps me sane, and keeps me company. Being trapped in the house during this pandemic can be very lonely.
Avery Santos, Grade 5, "Statue of Liberty"
Avery Santos, Grade 5
Medium: Colored Pencils
School: Chester Elementary School, Chester UFSD
Teacher: Emily Daunicht
I made the Statue of Liberty with a mask to show that Covid-19 is around.
Chloe Gossai, Grade 3, "Shopping In A Pandemic"
Chloe Gossai, Grade 3
Medium: Colored Pencils and Markers
School: Chester Elementary School, Chester UFSD
Teacher: Emily Daunicht
This is a picture of a girl wearing her mask while walking through an aisle in Shoprite and she is looking for toilet paper, Lysol wipes, and Bounty paper towels. These items were very scarce and usually out of stock. She has her eyes on the box of Lysol wipes as if it were the most important thing on her grocery list. When the pandemic began it was incredibly difficult to find toilet paper, Lysol wipes, and Bounty paper towels.
Ryan Ramos, Grade 5, "My New Life"
Ryan Ramos, Grade 5
Medium: colored pencils
School: Chester Elementary School, Chester UFSD
Teacher: Emily Daunicht
This is an illustration showing how my life is different now because of the Coronavirus.
Anna Bell Young, Grade 10, "New Normal/ Isolated Adolescence"
Anna Bell Young, Grade 10
Medium: Digital Photograph, Photoshop
School: Huntington High School, Huntington Union Free School District
Teacher: Pamela Piffard
This photo represents the feeling of isolation as a child. The new normal that we are supposed to get used to.
John Imasuen, Grade 12, "Detached"
John Imasuen, Grade 12
Medium: Paper, markers, colored pencils
School: 75X811 - The Academy for Career and Living Skills, NYC DOE District 75
Teacher: Philip Asaro
Seeing this world differently in my mindless mind.
Alexa Perez, Grade 8, ""Together""
Alexa Perez, Grade 8
Medium: Pencils and Markers
School: Woodlands Middle High School , Greenburgh Central School District
Teacher: Jacqueline Newbey
I was inspired by the pandemic, ALM, BLM, and masks. My drawing represents the town square and people wearing masks. ALM and BLM would be on the billboard signs where commercials would be. The eye is representation of "what has this world become".
Sarah Hardin, Abby Pattermann, Viktoriia Shpak, Tori Slate, Grade 11 & 12. "The Lonely"
Sarah Hardin, Abby Pattermann, Viktoriia Shpak, Tori Slate, Grade 11 & 12
School: West Genesee HS
Teacher: Caroline Brackett
Dance
“The Lonely” represents our experience of feeling trapped, of being alone, and being left to face our problems, unsupported, in isolation. This past year we lost part of ourselves though, at the same time, found more maturity experiencing emotions and anxieties that we never faced before. Some of us began to see the world as a scarier, darker place. We asked ourselves: Did I lose my innocence to this year? Did I lose my hope and happiness? Am I now moving through the world holding my shield to ward off the enemies of these times? Will I forever be dancing alone in my room? This dance has helped us to realize that we aren’t so alone and lonely after all.
Isabel Herrara, Grade 9, "Pop"
Isabel Herrara, Grade 9
Medium: Digital Photography
School: Humanities and Arts High School- Q498, 29
Teacher: Jane Judson
I used many symbols in my work to convey the uneasy feelings I have experienced during the pandemic. I wanted the hands to represent stress, depression and anxiety trying to pop the bubble the girl was in. It's like she was creating her own safe zone so she wouldn’t have to worry about anything outside of that. The reality is that not being able to leave is actually hurting her. I wanted to show how all of the emotions alone were going to pop the bubble she has relied on so much.
Jahmani Robinson, Grade 12, "Shattered Innocence"
Jahmani Robinson, Grade 12
Medium: Digital Photography
School: Humanities and Arts High School- Q498, 29
Teacher: Jane Judson
The pandemic has created chaos and hysteria across so many facets of our lives. Amongst that, came a focus on the Black Lives Matter Movement, as more and more people of color are being treated unjustly. This piece displays me in the middle of it all. The narrative behind it reveals how I appear to majority of society and how I stand still and try to remain innocent in the presence of all that is going on around me.
Micheal Ewen, Grade 12, "Consumption"
Micheal Ewen, Grade 12
Medium: Digital Photography
School: Humanities and Arts High School- Q498, 29
Teacher: Jane Judson
This self portrait was made to display the discomfort and overwhelming impact that the pandemic has had on my mental state. It has been very challenging to finish high school as a fully remote student. I feel like we have been robbed of many of the traditional aspects of being a high school Senior. The words that consume me are the feelings and fears that I have had throughout this last year, as most of my life has occurred in the walls of my home.
Rahya McClaire, Grade 9, "Entangled"
Rahya McClaire, Grade 9
Medium: Digital Photography
School: Humanities and Arts High School- Q498, 29
Teacher: Jane Judson
This piece shows me enclosed within caution tape to represent the quarantine we have all endured. It was a strange experience to be so isolated and to start high school during a time where we are all viewed as a risk. All of the thoughts in my head have swirled as I've navigated this tough time, yet I still remain hopeful. My gaze displays the positivity that we will move on and break free from the virus that has consumed so much of our lives.
Samaya G., Grade 5. "My Artwork & Covid-19"
Samaya G., Grade 5
Medium: Video
School: The Colonel David Marcus School, District 22
Music Teacher: Kristine Summa
Tayyab A., Grade 5. "Here's my list"
Tayyab A., Grade 5
Medium: Video
School: The Colonel David Marcus School, District 22
Musc Teacher: Kristine Summa
Jacob R., Grade 4. "What a Wonderful World"
Jacob R., Grade 4
Medium: Video
School: The Colonel David Marcus School, District 22
Music Teacher: Kristine Summa
Keiana M., Grade 5, "Writing and Drawing about it"
Keiana M., Grade 5
Medium: Video
School: The Colonel David Marcus School, District 22
Music Teacher: Kristine Summa
Aeoric C., Grade 5. "Gardening"
Aeoric C.., Grade 5
Medium: Video
School: The Colonel David Marcus School, District 22
Music Teacher: Kristine Summa
Janely S, Grade 7-D75, "The Earth is Wearing a Mask"
Janely S, Grade 7 D-75,
Medium: pencil & marker
School: 993Q@208 D75, 75
Teacher: Gwen Baltimore
The Earth is wearing a mask. One side is Covid and the other side is normal.
Marilin V, Grade 8 D-75, "Calm & Sad"
Marilin V., Grade 8 D-75
Medium: pencil & crayons
School:
Teacher: Gwen Baltimore
I feel calm in the morning, sad when something is happening with my family, and heart broken.
Angelina R C Grade 8 D75 P993@208D75 Sadness Art Teacher Gwen Baltimore
Anjelina R., Grade 8 D75
Medium: paper, pencil and crayon
School: 993Q@208 D75, 75
Teacher: Gwen Baltimore
I drew two people who are sad. A boy lost his friend.
Jose H., Grade 8 D75, ""Loneliness""
Jose H., Grade 8 D75
Medium: paper, pencil, crayon
School: 993Q@208 D75, 75
Teacher: Gwen Baltimore
The blue means sadness. The way it gets darker means more sadness. The person in the middle is me.
Jacobi W., Grade 7 D75, ""Happy, Sad and Angry""
Jacobi W., Grade 7 D75
Medium: Paper, pencil, crayon
School: 993Q@208 D75, 75
Teacher: Gwen Baltimore
I drew a happy sunny day and a sad rainy day and the last picture I drew an angry thunder storm day.
Saige Thomas Grade 10, "Happiness Washed Away"
Saige Thomas Grade 10
Medium: Cotton balls, tempera paint, markers on posterboard
School: Wellsville Central School
Teacher: Kathryn Prozeller
Covid, Covid go away. I want my happiness to come back one day. Covid, Covid go away. I really want to breathe again someday.
James Hosmer, Grade 11, "The Challenge of Killing Covid"
James Hosmer, Grade 11
Medium: Colored pencil on paper
School: Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES, Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES
Teacher: Kathryn Prozeller
My artwork is about a firearm trying to kill Covid and Covid is deflecting the bullet and therefore hard to kill.
Malakhi Coish, Grade 9, "Deaths, COVID and Deforestation""
Malakhi Coish, Grade 9
Medium: Digital media
School: Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES, Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES
Teacher: Kathryn Prozeller
2020 was known to be “The worst year of the 21st century” because throughout so many things happened that resulted in deaths. A lot of deaths were caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and forest fires due to deforestation. Sadly, we had to say our final good-byes to many celebrities. We lost NBA star Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash, alongside eight other people, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. More recently, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at age 87, beloved Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman died at age 43, and Jeopardy host Alex Trebek died at age 80.
Alexia Guzman, Grade 7, "Making Music"
Alexia Guzman, Grade 7
Medium: Drawing and Mixed-Media Collage
School: Academy of the City Charter School , 30 / Queens
Teacher: Carla E Reyes
The paper that looks like a loose-leaf represents how I’ve gotten into songwriting. The musical notes represent how music has made me happy over the pandemic and quarantine. The drawing represents that I’ve always loved art and drawing. A while back, I went ice skating and I enjoyed it, so I included the ice skates. For the sky I used a plastic bag, plastic from packaging for the lens of my glasses, and some paper from an old math book. I think Annie Legnini’s work inspired me to try different things. I learned that it’s not bad to step out of your comfort zone, I don’t draw realistically but I’m proud of the way my portrait came out!
Fabiana Kumar, Grade 7, "In My Room"
Fabiana Kumar, Grade 7
Medium: Drawing and Mixed-Media Collage
School: Academy of the City Charter School, 30 / Queens
Teacher: Carla E Reyes
The setting is basically me in my room just watching Netflix and eating food. The setting and environment is in my room in the night. This has always been my “Happy Place,” but it's a little different because now I'm always at home. For my materials I used pearls, pom-pom balls, paint pens, watercolor, glitter and construction paper. I used these materials because I thought they would add a pop of color to my setting and background, and give my art some texture. I think the most successful thing about my art is the bed and the texture of my pillow. What I learned from creating this artwork is that you can make art with anything that you find.
Allison Moya, Grade 7, "Peaceful Park"
Allison Moya, Grade 7
Medium: Drawing and Mixed-Media Collage
School: Academy of the City Charter School , 30 / Queens
Teacher: Carla E Reyes
My portrait takes place outside in a park. This is my “Happy Place” during covid because it's so peaceful seeing the water and the sunset with the buildings. It's different from my usual “Happy Place” which is the mall, because of shoes, but similar because I can spend time with my family. For the water I used an old t-shirt, aluminum foil for the fence, and a target bag for my clothes. The artist, Antoinette Legnini inspired me because seeing how she used everyday materials and then turned it into something amazing, really motivated me. I learned that if you have the right mindset and have patience, things come out unexpected and it's worth it.
Andrea Sanz, Grade 6, "Daisy Weather"
Andrea Sanz, Grade 6
Medium: Drawing and Mixed-Media Collage
School: Academy of the City Charter School , 30 / Queens
Teacher: Carla E Reyes
I chose a water scene because it reminds me of many memories I have at the beach. There is a myth that when a child passes away, the gods sprinkle daisies on earth to cheer up the parents, so I put them to show that I am sorry for those who have lost children during the pandemic, but I am grateful to still be able to share time with those I love. Before the pandemic me and my family went walking and to parks. I used colored pencils, paper, cotton balls, glue stick, construction paper, markers, a swab to blend, and a holepuncher to make the daisies. The most successful is my background.
Tenzin Tsering, Grade 7, "At the Beach"
Tenzin Tsering, Grade 7
Medium: Drawing and Mixed-Media Collage
School: Academy of the City Charter School , 30 / Queens
Teacher: Carla E Reyes
The meaning behind my work is just me at the beach before quarantine. Thinking about being at the beach is kind of my “Happy Place” during the covid-19 pandemic, because since I can't go in real life, I can only think about going. The art materials that I used for my background are toothpicks, leaves, cotton balls, paper, and color pencils. I used these materials because my mom has recently been growing plants, so I decided to use some of their leaves for my trees. And I used toothpicks for the trunks of the trees. What I learned from creating this artwork is that drawing your own face isn't easy.
Natalie Herkenham, Grade 10, "Pause"
Natalie Herkenham, Grade 10
Medium: Digital Photography
School: Columbia High School 518-207-2005, East Greenbush CSD
Teacher: Andrea Neiman
I titled this photograph “Pause” because of the way the news stopped my brother in his tracks. Additionally, the title symbolizes how the pandemic has put everyone’s lives on pause. During this unusual time in my life, I turned to long walks and podcasts for an escape from reality. I discovered Lynsey Addario, a photojournalist, who documents human rights issues and war. I became fascinated with her work and I wanted my photos to reflect her techniques. Lynsey’s courage in dark times has inspired me to remain positive and share that hope with others. I took this photograph with the intent that one day I will look at it and reflect back on this historic period we’re all living through.
Gurleen Kaur- Grade 12, "Nostalgic"
Gurleen Kaur, Grade 12
Medium: photography
School: Columbia High School
Art Teacher: Andrea Neiman
Nostalgia
This photograph makes me long for the normalcy of seeing a movie in theaters with my friends. I chose a black and white filter for this image because I felt it would look more dramatic, nostalgic and sad.
Brianna MacDonald, Grade 10, "Abandoned Swings"
Brianna MacDonald, Grade 10
Medium: Digital Photograph
School: Commack High School, Commack UFSD
Teacher: Mr. R Raeihle
At the height of the pandemic, people were told to stay inside leaving many popular locations abandoned. This picture captures a popular weekend spot for children and their families that has been left empty.
Annie Chen, Grade 4, "Abstract-Life"
Annie Chen, Grade 4
Medium: Colored Pencils
School: 15K169, Sunset Park School, 15
Teacher: Pnina Srour
Annie created her Abstract and Surreal composition during our synchronous lesson of Marc Chagall. Annie successfully expressed her dreams and hopes of a better tomorrow for the day after the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Sidney Zou, Grade 3, "We All Matter"
Sidney Zou, Grade 3
Medium: Markers and Colored Pencils
School: 15K169, Sunset Park School, 15
Teacher: Pnina Srour
Sidney created this portrait during a virtual lesson called Art for Unity, Hope and Success. The lesson intended to teach students tolerance, friendship and acceptance during the COVID-Pandemic.
Yutong Song, Grade 3, "Living with Hope"
Yutong Song, Grade 3
Medium: Digital Imaging
School: 15K169, Sunset Park School, 15
Teacher: Pnina Srour
Yutong created this art digitally as part of our virtual lesson of hope and successfully painted the reflection in the water like Claude Monet.
Jayden Rojas, Grade 5, "One World"
Jayden Rojas, Grade 5
Medium: Colored Pencils
School: 15K169, Sunset Park School, 15
Teacher: Pnina Srour
Jayden, created his artwork as part of our synchronous virtual art class. The lesson of Art for Unity and Hope encouraged students to accept others and appreciate their friends who they missed and hope to see soon during the Pandemic.
Catherine Chen, Grade 5, "Living A Surreal Life"
Catherine Chen, Grade 5
Medium: Digital Imaging
School: 15K169, Sunset Park School, 15
Teacher: Pnina Srour
Catherine created this artwork during our synchronous virtual art lesson of Surrealism.The influence of Rene Magritte and Salvador Dali is evident in her art making surrealism a reality during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Zyaire Haywood, Grade 12, "Running Away"
Zyaire Haywood, Grade 12
School: Half Hollow Hills High School West
Teacher: Tyler Moore
Music
Motivational prompts: wishes, dreams, independence. "Running Away" is a song that reflects on the experience of quarantine and conveys a sense of hope for a brighter future.
NOAH SUAREZ, Grade 9, "COVID BOARDING"
NOAH SUAREZ, Grade 9
Medium: Photography and edited using photoshop
School: NORTH SYRACUSE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
Teacher: KELLY FISHER
I CREATED THIS WHILE BEING A REMOTE STUDENT THE ENTIRE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR. ON THIS IMAGE OF AN EMPTY INDOOR BOARDING PARK, I JUXTAPOSED THINGS I DISLIKE, NEAR THINGS I LIKE/ IMISS.
Meghan OBLEMAN, Grade 9, "FLASHBACK"
Meghan OBLEMAN, Grade 9
Medium: Photography and edited using photoshop
School: NORTH SYRACUSE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
Teacher: KELLY FISHER
I TOOK THIS IMAGE BECAUSE I LIKE BEING OUTSIDE DURING THE PANDEMIC, ESPECAILLY ON NICE DAYS (IN CNY). IN THE IMAGE I TRIED TO "HIDE" WORDS OF OTHER THINGS THAT HELPED ME COPE DURING A PANDEMIC DURING MY FRESHMAN YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL.
Turner Wheaton -Grade 9, "Mask in Class"
TURNER WHEATON, Grade 9
Medium: Photography and edited using photoshop
School: NORTH SYRACUSE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
Teacher: KELLY FISHER
Everything I hate is written on the mask and I personally hate wearing a mask but I know I need to wear the mask to keep myself and others safe; I am doing my part and it has changed how I behave in class and how I look in class."
AUDREY HALPIN, Grade 9, "SNOW CALM"
Audrey Halpin, Grade 9
School: North Syracuse Junior High School
Art Teacher: Kelly Fisher
I DONT KNOW WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT SNOWBOARDING THIS YEAR. IT GOT ME OUT OF THE HOUSE, SOCIALLY DISTANCED AND EXERCISING. SO THANKFUL FOR THE SNOW THIS YEAR! SNOWBOARDING TRULY SAVED ME AND GAVE ME SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO.
LILA BREU, Grade 9, "THOUGHT MASK"
LILA BREU, Grade 9
Medium: PHOTOGRAPHY AND EDITED USING PHOTOSHOP
School: NORTH SYRACUSE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, North Syracuse Central School District
Teacher: KELLY FISHER
THIS IS A PORTRAIT OF ME AND ON THE FACE I TYPED ALL THINGS THAT I MISS. I PUT IT IN THE SHAPE OF A MASK TO SHOW WHAT I LOOK LIKE THIS YEAR WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL.
Hailey Geffner, Grade 12, "A Blossom In the Midst of Covid"
Hailey Geffner, Grade 12
School: Commack High School, Commack UFSD
Teacher: Mr. R Reaihle
Blossom is a photograph of blossoms taken at a state park while walking outside with my family during Covid. I wanted to focus on the flowers blossoming and not on the background. To do this I turned the photo black and white and made the flowers the only part with color. Using this technique, the eyes of viewers are drawn directly towards the blossoms.
Eli Goldberg, Grade 9, "The Plain Face"
Eli Goldberg, Grade 9
Medium: Graphite
School: Commack High School, Commack
Teacher: Allison Razzano
This piece of artwork is a portrait I drew of my mother based on a picture I had taken of her. It conveys how COVID-19 has changed my current lifestyle because I have been having to spend far more time around my family. With less to do, I resort to using my near resources, such as a phone for pictures and a piece of paper and pencil. This results in the creation of a simple portrait, because my mother is always nearby.
MadelineTomei, Grade 9, ""
MadelineTomei, Grade 9
Medium: Oil on Canvas. 16x20
School: Commack High School, Commack
Teacher: Allison Razzano
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways. The isolation from family, school and friends has left many including myself feeling lonely and anxious. It has often felt as though we were left in the darkness, unsure of when life would return to normal. Hope for a brighter tomorrow and a return to togetherness is the light that keeps the darkness from taking over. Even just a small flame is enough to light the way.
Brynn Amatulli, Grade 10,
Brynn Amatulli, Grade 10
Medium: Oil pastel
School: Commack High School, Commack
Teacher: Allison Razzano
The artwork I made represents how people are stuck at home because of COVID-19, or just aren’t inspired anymore. Before the pandemic, a lot of people would travel to other places, discover new things, and explore the world around them, but since we have to stay at home and rely on technology more and more we tend to forget about the world around us. I drew a girl sitting at a desk attending a zoom meeting with a large window in front of her showing a beautiful meadow with a sunset and mountains, but instead of exploring what’s beyond her window or at least looking out, she is focused on the zoom meeting. I used oil pastels to create my artwork.
Athena Efthymiou, Grade 10, "Trapped"
Athena Efthymiou, Grade 10
Medium: Graphite and black pen
School: Commack High School, Commack
Teacher: Allison Razzano
This piece is a summary of my feelings over the past year during the pandemic. At first, I was confused, scared and worried. I felt so trapped and helpless, it was terrifying how sudden this happened. But as time went on I started getting angry. I was angry at the fact that I couldn’t see people in person that often, or hug them if I did see them. This just fueled the trapped feeling even more. But this anger wore off and turned into sadness. I missed everyone so much and I felt even more trapped because it was hard to see a time where everything would go back to normal.
Emilia Hom, Grade 8, "Lonely""
Emilia Hom, Grade 8
Medium: Procreate/ Digital
School: 21K096 Seth Low Is.96, 21
Teacher: Erin Marie Elman
Over the last year I wasn’t feeling stable,I felt something that was more than sadness,I was depressed but also felt loneliness. It shows me stepping over a thing with a TV screen (Representing my fears of sharing my depressed state with others and it in general) The words “lonely” are written, it shows my fears but it also shows overcoming those same fears and getting the support I need.
Gia Han Tu, Grade 8, "Drowning in Covid"
Gia Han Tu, Grade 8
Medium: Procreate/ Digital
School: 21K096 Seth Low Is.96, 21
Teacher: Erin Marie Elman
My illustration is a response to the pandemic. What I am trying to represent in my art, is that when we are quarantined, we have to rely on technology and social media, to be able to keep in touch with our friends and family. Many people feel trapped in their own house. I illustrated a person drowning in the deep sea with their electronics. There are some speech bubbles that represent the obstacle for the person to communicate with others. It is a difficult time for all of us. When quarantine is over, I hope everything will be the same again.
Ranem Allaham, Grade 6, "2020"
Ranem Allaham,
Medium: Procreate/Digital
School: 21K096 Seth Low IS96, 21
Art Teacher: Erin-Marie Elman
2020, the year that everything changed. My usual day in the beginning of 2020 was going to school everyday walking with my friends home, and not worrying about diseases. 2020 was the year Covid-19 spread widely among different countries around the globe. Covid changed everything for me. This brings me to my art piece. I wanted to capture all the commotion 2020 brought to me in this piece. I responded to the pandemic in my piece by adding all the objects I saw in 2020. I made sure to add masks, signs, and vaccines. I made it a woman crying because I know 2020 was such a hard year for many people.
Melissa Tzunun, Grade 6 "The Journal"
Melissa Tzunun, Grade 6
Medium: Mixed
School: 21K096 Seth Low IS.96, 21
Teacher: Erin-Marie Elman
During Covid-19, things have changed a lot over a year . I learned many things during covid and one of them being my love for art! Covid was very stressful for me and a lot of people. Everyone was scared, shocked and mostly worried! People started finding things to do during lockdown, and I got the idea to draw! I started drawing around april. I spend most of my time in lockdown just drawing and painting or just making things! Which helped me a lot during lockdown and just helped me forget about all my worries, and I’m sure it helped a lot of other people too.
Dante Brooks- Rodriquez, Grade 6, "Friends in the Time of Coronavirus"
Dante Brooks- Rodriquez, Grade 6
Medium: Paper, Pencil, Markers
School: 21K096 Seth Low IS.96, 21
Teacher: Erin Marie Elman
I show me waving from my window to a friend in an apartment building across the street. It shows the isolation and lack of human interaction that the pandemic has brought us. Not being able to see friends or shake hands and hug has made me feel uncomfortable and sad.
Breana Manganello, Grade 9, "A Breath Of Fresh Air"
Breana Manganello, Grade 9
Medium: Digital Photograph or Digital Media or Photograph
School: Commack High School, Commack UFSD
Teacher: Mr. R Raeihle
This photo represents taking in all the beauty of Long Island even during the pandemic.
Mia Yang, Grade 8, "Sea of Familiarity"
Mia Yang, Grade 8
Medium: Digital art
School: Nathaniel Hawthorne MS 74Q, 26 Queens
Teacher: Irene Papamichael
Every time I look, I see my reflection
Or is that someone else with the same perplexion?
Lost in the sea of familiarity
How will one be able to set free?
As you study the faces of the similar
You understand the feeling so familiar.
The terror and fear eats away,
So we all conceal to pray,
That one day we shall be set free,
And one day we shall look and not find that feeling of familiarity.
Adriana Zhao, Grade 8, "Rose-Colored Gaze"
Adriana Zhao, Grade 8
Medium: Digital Art
School: Nathaniel Hawthorne MS 74Q, 26 Queens
Teacher: Irene Papamichael
The jar represents the barriers of quarantine. Instead of the glass of the jar being the typical clear/green, it’s tinted pink to match the saying: “look through rose-colored glasses.” Being stuck at home has made me romanticize the world that got taken away. I'm the butterfly since there's nowhere to go and the situation is out of my control. The insufficient environment provided reflects the conditions right now. The blue of the butterfly and wilting flowers demonstrate everyone's down-hearted moods.
Qi En Lo, Grade 8, "Rising Above"
Qi En Lo, Grade 8
Medium: Digital Art
School: Nathaniel Hawthorne MS 74Q, 26 Queens
Teacher: Irene Papamichael
I wanted to create an artwork that reflected a light at the end of the tunnel as amid the COVID pandemic, what people really needed was hope for the future, so I thought that I would base my artwork off the concept of "This too, shall pass." And that's why the covid bacteria at the bottom of the artwork turned into bubbles floating to the top with various words inscribed in them that signified the change and hope for/in the future. In the covid bacteria, I inscribed negative words, in the middle where the covid bacteria slowly turns into bubbles, I emphasized the road to healing through words such as “recovery,” and “time,” and finally at the top, positive and joyful words filled the bubbles to present the happy times to come.
Sofia Ristic, Grade 7, "Overload"
Sofia Ristic, Grade 7
Medium: Pencil, Ink, Colored Pencil
School: Nathaniel Hawthorne MS74Q
Teacher: Irene Papamichael
Social media, video games, music, and online schooling has become a technological overload for some people.While technology and new ways of using it advance everyday sometimes our brains get overwhelmed with information leading to a malfunction. In my picture I show myself feeling dizzy in a never ending whirlpool of technology during Covid pandemic.
Chloe Wong, Grade 8, "Incommunicado"
Chloe Wong, Grade 8
Medium: Pencil, Ink
School: Nathaniel Hawthorne MS74Q
Teacher: Irene Papamichael
The artwork depicts an isolated man appearing distressed as he holds his head in his hands. This piece is intended to portray the feelings of desolation, sorrow, angst, despair, and exasperation that are oftentimes associated with the confinement and drastic change that COVID-19 has brought upon. The monochromatic, grayscale color scheme is meant to emphasize how the man in the image is undergoing great mental anguish as he is confronted by adversities consequent of the pandemic. The illustration encapsulates how the world's current affairs can force people into a negative state of mind.
Caitlin Han, Grade 2, "“Waves in Japan”"
Caitlin Han, Grade 2
Medium: watercolor, pastel & salt
School: William Sidney Mount P.S. 174, 28
Teacher: Shulie Cooper
My painting is about waves. The waves make me feel calm. I think of the sound of the waves hitting with sand. The waves make me feel great because I think of going on vacations in California that we can't do right now because of COVID. We went to the beach at Carmel-by-the-Sea and built sandcastles and played in the waves. It makes me sad that we can't go now but we will go back after COVID is over. I love my painting because it's so colorful.
Nadia Quigley, Grade 4, "“A Coronavirus Street”"
Nadia Quigley, Grade 4
Medium: Mixed media
School: William Sidney Mount P.S. 174, 28
Teacher: Shulie Cooper
COVID-19 changed the world and how people interact with each other.
I feel disappointed that I cannot see my friends or come close to them.
Sometimes I feel I have gotten too close to someone when I am talking or playing.
Now you can’t go to places with too many people
because we all are taking a risk.
When I began my artwork, I wasn’t planning to add as many germs as I did.
As I kept working, I wanted to put more germs
because they are the reason people are 6 feet apart.
The size of the germs shows how dangerous they are.
I like my artwork because I got across
what I want people to know.
Victor Tentler, Grade 1, "“No, No! No! Get Out Virus”"
Victor Tentler, Grade 1
Medium: pencil and crayon
School: William Sidney Mount P.S. 174, 28
Teacher: Shulie Cooper
I drew a picture to express how I don’t want Coronavirus to exist anymore.
My picture shows a doctor holding a syringe in one hand and a wooden clipboard in the other hand.
I drew a rainbow to make people feel happy during this time.
The doctor is saying “No, no, no, get out virus!”
Arianna Jaype, Grade 4, “Front-Liners"
Arianna Jaype, Grade 4
Medium: watercolor paint and marker
School: P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount , 28
Teacher: Shulie Cooper
I am thankful for all of them for helping us during this COVID-19 because
they also do their job so well.
I used bright colors I love blending and mixing.
I made different backgrounds for each of them because I wanted it to be different worlds for all of them.
I wrote a letter to each of them.
I drew policemen, doctors, nurses, custodian workers, and firemen.
They are helping people.
I drew the virus because they are fighting it
and wearing a mask to keep safe from it.
I want people to think that everyone should be safe from COVID-19 and always wear their masks and inspire people to do artworks like this.
Vince Ebonia, Grade 2, ""My Covid Fort""
Vince Ebonia, Grade 2
Medium: crayon
School: P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount , 28
Teacher: Shulie Cooper
Peace and quiet
Here in my room
Alone.
Building my fort
Listening to calming music
The sound of waterfall
I can sleep
I am as calm
As a praying mantis.
My eyes close
Like a cheetah
I feel safe from Covid
In my room
Calm.
Isabel Gardner, Grade 9, ""Cool Down""
Isabel Gardner, Grade 9
Medium: Mixed Media-oil pastel, watercolor, watercolor crayons, cut paper collage
School: West Genesee High School, West Genesee CSD
Teacher: Jennifer Schrader
From March to June, I not only quarantined from the world, but I quarantined from my family. I stayed in my room and barely talked to my parents and sisters. I got sick of seeing articles and it felt like the world was falling apart. To escape from the feeling of helplessness, I read books. I was able to go to a different world when I was reading, a world with no pandemic. The words calmed me down from how overwhelmed life was making me.
Katelyn Hagadorn, Grade 10, ""Moving On""
Katelyn Hagadorn, Grade 10
Medium: cut paper collage
School: West Genesee High School, West Genesee CSD
Teacher: Jennifer Schrader
This piece displays how Covid has been going on for so long and how I just want it to be over. I wanted to show how tired I am of the pandemic. By using the newspaper words to collage on the mask I was able to create something unique.
Gabriella Seabrook, Grade 10, "Keeping It Together"
Gabriella Seabrook, Grade 10
Medium: acrylic paint on paper
School: West Genesee High School, West Genesee CSD
Teacher: Jennifer Schrader
The puzzle pieces in my self-portrait show how at times during covid I felt like everything was coming apart. Music helped me cope when it felt like things were coming apart.
Sonya Dunham, Grade 9, "Drained"
Sonya Dunham, Grade 9
Medium: cut paper collage, colored pencil
School: West Genesee High School, West Genesee CSD
Teacher: Jennifer Schrader
In my art project, I used the blue water background to show the ocean. I love going on beach vacations and unfortunately this year we could not because of covid. I used black and white on the mask and made my face color fading and everything else colorful to show how covid was draining.
Joelle Bedard, Grade 6, "Space Girl"
Joelle Bedard, Grade 6
Medium: Colored pencil on paper
School: Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School, Port Washington Union Free School District
Teacher: Heather Heckel
I was inspired to draw the background because of how many details there are in the galaxy. This represents how alone we can feel during the pandemic.
Niko Biancoviso, Grade 6, "Thinking of the Dallas Cowboys during Covid"
Niko Biancoviso, Grade 6
Medium: Colored pencil on paper
School: Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School, Port Washington Union Free School District
Teacher: Heather Heckel
I miss the Dallas Cowboys games that are halted during Covid. That is why I drew a Dallas Cowboys mask.
Brady Bailly, Grade 6, "Masked Me"
Brady Bailly, Grade 6
Medium: Colored pencil on paper
School: Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School, Port Washington Union Free School District
Teacher: Heather Heckel
During the pandemic there is a lot of stress, so art keeps me sane.
Nicole Gordon, Grade 6, "Mask of Hearts "
Nicole Gordon, Grade 6
Medium: Colored pencil on paper
School: Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School, Port Washington Union Free School District
Teacher: Heather Heckel
I made this mask decorated with hearts because we need to keep loving each other even if we are physically separated from each other during COVID.
Austin Vaezi, Grade 6, "Sunset on the Beach"
Austin Vaezi, Grade 6
Medium: Colored pencil on paper
School: Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School, Port Washington Union Free School District
Teacher: Heather Heckel
My inspiration is long walks on the beach with my dog, during quarantine.
Samantha Krinick, Grade 12, ""Out of the Darkness""
Samantha Krinick, Grade 12
Medium: Digital Photography
School: Half Hollow Hills High School West, Half Hollow Hills CSD
Teacher: Jennifer Ievolo
My photograph represents the social disconnect that was created by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Nobody is able to see their friends or family like they used to be able to and communication entirely over electronic devices does not fulfill anyone's need or desire for social connection and interaction.
Isabella Musacchia, Grade 12, "sewn-in"
Isabella Musacchia, Grade 12
Medium: Mixed Media: Altered Book/PhotoTransfers
School: Half Hollow Hills High School West, Half Hollow Hills CSD
Teacher: Jennifer levolo
Quarantine was a time when all of our livelihoods were left for us to express in our homes. Trapped inside, nowhere to go, how would you live your life and keep sane when the outside is falling apart?
Jahniya McCreary, Grade 10, "Silenced"
Jahniya McCreary, Grade 10
Medium: Digital Photography
School: Half Hollow Hills High School West, Half Hollow Hills CSD
Teacher: Jennifer levolo
During Covid there was a Black Lives Matter rally. We were silenced in the act of freedom. We are silenced in the act of protecting. We are silenced We are silenced day in and day out. To be silent or to be silenced. But no more! We choose to be loud.-to be heard. Through our voices BLM Chants ”No more Silence”.
Katy Ockovic, Grade 12, "Lost"
Katy Ockovic, Grade 12
Medium: Digital Photography
School: Half Hollow Hills High School West, Half Hollow Hills CSD
Teacher: Jennifer Levolo
How do you take care of yourself when you are alone with your thoughts?
Thalia Kukkonen, Grade 12, "Stuck With You"
Thalia Kukkonen, Grade 12
Medium: Photography
School: Half Hollow Hills High School West, Half Hollow Hills CSD
Teacher: Jennifer levolo
During the Pandemic relationships have been rough... Being stuck with someone you love constantly is difficult, but at the end of the day you know you’re there for each other.
Alexis Castro, Grade 12, "Breathless"
Alexis Castro, Grade 12
Medium: Digital Phoography
School: Chenango Valley High School, Chenango Valley CSD
Teacher: Matthew Wilson
This digital photo represents the feeling of isolation and frailty of life during this historic event.
Miranda Rogers, Grade 12, "Solitudes"
Miranda Rogers, Grade 12
Medium: Charcoal and Chalk Pastel on Kraft Paper
School: Chenango Valley High School, Chenango Valley CSD
Teacher: Matthew Wilson
This artwork represents the different stages of solitudes that the pandemic has caused myself and my peers
Ella Stafford, Grade 12, "Men Don't Cry"
Ella Stafford, Grade 12
Medium: White Charcoal on Black Paper
School: Chenango Valley High School, Chenango Valley CSD
Teacher: Matthew Wilson
This work reflects the idea that society expects us all to carry on as normal and happy individuals when in reality we all have to hide our true emotions.
Madison Allen, Grade 12, "Respirator"
Madison Allen, Grade 12
Medium: Pencil on Grey charcoal paper
School: Copenhagen Central School, Copenhagen Central School
Teacher: Virginia Hovendon
This project was done at the very beginning of the pandemic when I was at home learning virtually.
Courtney Johnston, Grade 11, "Change"
Courtney Johnston, Grade 11
Medium: Photography
School: Copenhagen Central School, Copenhagen Central School
Teacher: Virginia Hovendon
We are living at a time when the only thing that seems to be constant is the change that is all around us and it happens constantly.
Eric Gayne, Grade 10, "Ave Maria"
Eric Gayne, Grade 10
School: Sackets Harbor Central School
Teacher: Naira Sidi
Music
Music has always played a major part in my life. Ever since I could sit on a piano bench or even talk, I had an ambition to play an instrument or sing. The pandemic only strengthened my love for music and my will to always have an option to play or practice, no matter where or when. Music has always been an escape from the world around me. It has always been something that made life so much brighter, and not just for me, but those around me.
Johnny Smith, Grade 11, "Confrontation"
Johnny Smith, Grade 11
Medium: Photography
School: Copenhagen, Copenhagen Central School
Teacher: Virginia Hovendon
This image shows not only the idea that we all need to wear masks but brings to light the BLM movement. It is a confrontational pose, confronting the situation head on.
Mackenzie Howard, Grade 9, "Masked Me"
Mackenzie Howard, Grade 9
Medium: Pencil on Paper
School: Copenhagen Central School, Copenhagen Central School
Teacher: Virginia Hovendon
This is a look inward at how we all have changed our habits and the mask has become part of our daily wardrobe.
Valeria Flores, Kindergarten, "Happiness Before Covid, Walking Zoe Before Covid"
Valeria Flores, Kindergarten
Medium: Pencil and Crayon
School: PS 63 The STAR Academy
Art Teacher: Risa Schneider
My mom and me walking our dog Zoe. I wanted to show what made me happy before Covid. I picked colors I thought would look beautiful together and that made me feel happy.
