Many artists have a single form of expression. The prose writer has a political agenda to attend to, the oil painter has gender tropes to subvert, etc. This is all quite admirable, yet it is especially impressive when an artist cannot be pinned down by any one impulse or art form. Senior Joey Belonger is…
Artist Spotlight: Carly Gaeth
Aside from perhaps free falling from 100,000 feet, there are few greater rushes of adrenaline than taking center stage in a performance. Aside from perhaps a room full of really affectionate puppies, there are few greater surges of emotion than singing a heartfelt song in front of an audience. Senior Carly Gaeth has managed to…
Artist Spotlight: Lucy Bouman
On one hand, the photographer is an auteur. She has artistic control over the content of the photographs she takes—the lighting, the position of the camera, the subject matter, etc. Yet, on the other hand, the photographer is a chronicler of subjects and events outside her own shell. Instead of examining the photo as an…
Artist Spotlight: Nic Bizub
Two brothers sit at a piano. The older is taking a music theory class at his college, while the younger is still in elementary school. They fiddle around with the keys. They practice intervals together. They write notes down. It was never his intention for this to turn into a lifelong passion, but that is…
Artist Spotlight: Dylan Richardson
The bassoon is an unwieldy instrument. It is one of the largest of the woodwind instruments, standing awkwardly tall within a family of more petite instruments. The fingering is wild and complicated, often demanding the use of more phalanges than the average human possesses. The left thumb by itself has nine keys to press down.…
The Artist Spotlight: Sadie Lancrete
How does one sum up someone like senior Sadie Lancrete? This series tends to highlight people whose enthusiasm zeroes in on one craft, but Lancrete does not subscribe to that kind of life. As a theatre and studio art double major with far-reaching extracurricular interests, Lancrete’s artistic pursuits must each be given their deserved amount…
Artist Spotlight: Jazmin Astwood
A school community like Lawrence is interesting in that it demands a lot of its members. If not for the academic demands alone, students also tend to dedicate swaths of their time to numerous extracurriculars as well. In living such a hectic lifestyle, it is important to not lose sight of things. Introspection is important.…
Artist Spotlight: Peter Raffel
One of the greatest joys an artist can experience is world-building. What starts as a few simple ideas in one’s head can bloom into an enormous creative effort. Take, for instance, the wizarding world of “Harry Potter” that J.K. Rowling weaved through prose, or the wondrous unknown corners of space that Gene Roddenberry conceived in…
Artist Spotlight: Kirsten O’Donnell
Many people say that they “want to do it all,” but few actually define “it” for themselves and end up losing sight of their goals by overreaching. Senior Kirsten O’Donnell, however, knows exactly what “it” is. A vocal performance major with an emphasis in theatre, O’Donnell seeks the height of her potential simultaneously through two…
Artist Spotlight: Elise Massicotte
Few things have a stronger pull on the human spirit than beauty. We as a species love to be captivated, to be in awe, to see the world through rose-tinted glasses. It is no wonder then that so many people dedicate their lives to creating beautiful works of art. Such is the vocation of senior…