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The Art of Delbarton

Jessica Fiddes

Posted January 27

Delbarton's Class of 2010 AP Art students and their teachers, Ms. Diane Lopez and Ms. Carole O'Malley.
Delbarton's Class of 2010 AP Art students and their teachers, Ms. Diane Lopez and Ms. Carole O'Malley.
Portraiture is one of the many AP Art portfolio requirements.
Portraiture is one of the many AP Art portfolio requirements.
The mirror image makes these pieces particularly striking.
The mirror image makes these pieces particularly striking.
The Opening Reception was a family affair.
The Opening Reception was a family affair.
Naturally, there was food...
Naturally, there was food...
...and lots of it.
...and lots of it.
With background music from keyboarders Robert Frech '10 (seen here) and Peter Godart '11.
With background music from keyboarders Robert Frech '10 (seen here) and Peter Godart '11.
One artist explains his concept to guests.
One artist explains his concept to guests.
Still life is another genre requirement for AP Art portfolios.
Still life is another genre requirement for AP Art portfolios.
The Delbarton Fine Arts Center is the perfect venue to show off the boys' work.
The Delbarton Fine Arts Center is the perfect venue to show off the boys' work.
Another artist and his mom pose for a photo.
Another artist and his mom pose for a photo.
Each boy writes a personal statement. This one begins with the line "Art is communication."
Each boy writes a personal statement. This one begins with the line "Art is communication."
And here is one of his pieces. Pretty cool stuff.
And here is one of his pieces. Pretty cool stuff.
Hard to believe that for most of these boys, art is just a sideline.
Hard to believe that for most of these boys, art is just a sideline.
This collage-type piece, 'Hidden by the Flag', focuses on Delbarton's annual mission to Appalachia.
This collage-type piece, 'Hidden by the Flag', focuses on Delbarton's annual mission to Appalachia.
Another beautiful painting in a show full of talent.
Another beautiful painting in a show full of talent.
Photography is another medium explored by the artists. We expect to see this young man art directing a magazine one day.
Photography is another medium explored by the artists. We expect to see this young man art directing a magazine one day.
Younger students admire the skills of their older peers. The Exhibition is a great advertisement for Delbarton's strong, popular AP Art program.
Younger students admire the skills of their older peers. The Exhibition is a great advertisement for Delbarton's strong, popular AP Art program.

With the opening of the AP Art Exhibit in the Fine Arts Center on January 25th, the Delbarton community is now cordially invited to stop by to appreciate the artistic talent and creativity of our twenty-one AP art students. Each boy has spent the past two years building a portfolio full of works in a variety of genres, and the results are striking. The most impressive aspect of the show is that these students also participate in so many other activities at Delbarton, from athletics and community service, to drama, public speaking and other club programs. Featuring artists are Ryan Amspacher, Peter Calvanelli, John Colavita, Michael Darche, Tucker Doherty, Ryan Elsman, Stephen Fradkin, Christopher Guerrieri, Ryan Hanley, Thomas Hanley, Matthew Iammatteo, Nicholas Kowalski, Peter Kristiansen, Sean McAuliffe, Kevin Prior, Matthew Schellberg, Andrew Soulas, Brent Van Fossan, Ethan Vorel, Alexander Vrabel and Judson A. Waite. The AP Art Show is open to the public January 25 to February 26, Monday – Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. All are welcome.


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