From a list of 60 nominees, the following 15 students have been named as semifinalists for the 2022 Artist of the Year in computer-assisted visual arts. The students were chosen by a panel of teachers based on written statements and art portfolios.
Included are links to their work, the specialty in which they were nominated, and quotes about how they relate to their craft.
Computer-assisted visual artists have been nominated in the specialties of computer drawing and painting, photography, and graphic design and digital illustration.
During the final round of adjudication, students are interviewed by a panel of distinguished artistic professionals and faculty members from Southern California universities. Interviews include a live presentation by the students followed by a question-and answer-session.
One finalist in each specialty will be named as well as an overall Artist of the Year in each of the seven disciplines – theater, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, film, handcrafted visual arts and computer-assisted visual arts.
The Artists of the Year will be announced on May 1.
This program is generously sponsored by the Chapman University College of Performing Arts. Additional support is provided by the Laguna College of Art + Design and the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University.
If you would like to become a sponsor for the Artist of the Year program, contact Heide Janssen at ocartistoftheyear@gmail.com.
Soren Almeida, senior, Orange County School of the Arts
Specialty: Photography
“For the past two years, I’ve traveled everywhere there is to go in Southern California. San Diego, La Jolla, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Los Angeles, Joshua Tree, Long Beach, and everywhere else in between I have explored to the fullest. I’m fascinated with urban photos, taken from the tops of skyscrapers or documenting society on the streets. Photography has allowed me to creatively open up to the world, and I love what I’m able to make out of it.”
Ian Gille, junior, El Dorado High School
Specialty: Photography
“My work is a series of encounters with nature, and although they may capture the eyes of others, they hold a much deeper personal meaning. I find that my influences come from my surroundings and that this has led to the way I view multiple aspects of my life.”
Samson Hill, senior, Pacifica Christian High School
Specialty: Photography
“One of the things that I realized when getting into photography and art is how much I am able to incorporate it with my other hobbies. I realized that almost every activity that I like to do is actually quite photogenic/videogenic. Surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, rock climbing, etc., which are hobbies that I love, can look very good as subjects of photos and videos. I wouldn’t consider them artistic in their own sense, but they can look artistic when captured in that context.”
Camden Ho, senior, Arnold O. Beckman High School
Specialty: Graphic design and digital illustration
“To be an artist is to materialize the intangible. By creating, I achieve a mental equilibrium from the discord of my mind. Art is my means of self-expression; I dissect my brain of the thoughts I struggle to form into sentences, and the product is my art.”
Qinyue Huang, senior, Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Specialty: Computer drawing and painting
“My artworks center on the relations of nature, animals and humans. However, instead of environmental conservation, I want to explore the more spiritual and philosophical connections between human beings and animals, through which I might acquire a deeper understanding of the nature and intrinsics of our beings and get to observe our human society from new perspectives.”
Juliana Jarvis, senior, Orange County School of the Arts
Specialty: Computer drawing and painting
“Whenever I create a character, it’s almost like I’m creating a person, and by extension a universe from scratch, and everything about them must be considered. Any small quirk in their personality and mannerisms could alter the design, colors, texture or look of said character. As an artist and designer, I’m a born storyteller and that’s exactly what I want to do with my work: tell a story.”
Jonas Ma, senior, Mater Dei High School
Specialty: Computer drawing and painting
“The reason to create works is to touch people, influence significant issues, and impact people’s motivation to go from thinking to doing. The multicultural experience of my childhood in Shanghai, and adolescence in Los Angeles, has allowed me to cross cultural and societal boundaries. I have become sensitive to, and resonate with, many types of artistic expression because of my relocation and experiences. I believe art can be a catalyst for connecting people and touching the most profound feelings in people’s hearts for the common good and can be an agent for social change.”
Elise Maniquis-Dormitorio, senior, Orange County School of the Arts
Specialty: Computer drawing and painting
“We are often either a) scared of our selves, or b) have no idea who our selves are, or both. It’s a provoking chore, sometimes, to be asked to put our selves down on a page when we aren’t sure what’s going to come out; to wonder if others are going to like the things we’ve created, the things that are extensions of our selves. To be an artist is an arduous and highly personal task, but in the end, it is as natural as breathing. I believe that everyone is born an artist, and should work to become one as well.”
Ryan James McGarrity, senior, Arnold O. Beckman High School
Specialty: Photography
“What I want to do as an artist is show the world the impossible views. I want to show people the places and views they can’t go out and see themselves. The kind of work I would like to do in the future is anything freelance, or my dream job with in photography would be to work/shoot for National Geographic.”
Hannah Miller, senior, Orange County School of the Arts
Specialty: Computer drawing and painting
“Working on art independently is fun, but creating projects with my peers is gratifying. I flourish in an environment where artists share their abilities and exhibit their most passionate selves. My goal is to be a supervising animator/director at Pixar.”
JT Moffett, junior, El Dorado High School
Specialty: Graphic design and digital illustration
“To me, being an artist is always taking the time to reflect on your work, to improve your skills, to seek out inspiration, and to enjoy the creative process. I am always looking back on my previous work and seeing where to improve. Art is subjective, and I do not view ‘mistakes’ negatively. I like to view them as opportunities to grow and strengthen my abilities.”
Josh Nguyen, senior, Orange County School of the Arts
Specialty: Graphic design and digital illustration
“I used to believe that quality was better than quantity, but 2020 proved me wrong. At the start of quarantine, I wanted to learn Adobe Illustrator. I decided to do that with The Everyday Challenge. For 365 consecutive days, I made one piece of art before midnight and posted it to Instagram. … As an artist, I care greatly about what I produce, and with it comes a certain level of pride in the quality of my work. But throughout the year, I found that this pride held me back. By giving myself a set deadline each day, I forced myself to create without worrying about quality. Instead, I focused on staying consistent and improving by just 1% knowing that my efforts would compound eventually.”
Angel Sanchez, senior, Katella High School
Specialty: Photography
“My photography is my point of view. In other words, my camera is my eye, and my photographs are my memories. I never ask my models to pose for their photographs. I like to let them express themselves by doing what they want. It gives my photographs a more realistic sense and gives me the moment to capture the models expressing themselves by showing how they feel, whether it’s facial expressions or by the actions they are doing. It leaves my photographs with a feeling like if the camera was never there and the photograph was taken with my eyes.”
Meena Senapathi, junior, Arnold O. Beckman High School
Specialty: Photography
“An artist isn’t afraid to overstep the boundaries that dictate acceptable art. I am an artist. We are able to tell stories with our respective mediums. Our art reflects our personal experiences and identity. It brings people together. It sparks conversations.”
Jack Walker, senior, Orange Lutheran High School
Specialty: Photography
“The primary reason why I take photos, shoot videos, and make magazines is to display the way I think, as well as project the way I see the world around me. The feeling I get when I follow through with a concept that I have planned, organized, and executed is indescribable. Being able to craft the way I feel into a visual piece brings me a feeling of bliss.”
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