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| Alexandra Karamallis, Pomegranates |
Today's youth have grown
up in the age of the computer, and this is reflective even in the world
of art. The 16th annual Fresh Perspectives exhibition at the Morris
Museum represents teenagers' obsession with the digital age. An uncommon
number of works submitted for the exhibition were digitally-based photographs,
computer graphics and works that used the cell phone as a subject matter.
Found-object art was another popular medium, while some teenagers chose
to submit works in more traditional mediums like painting, drawing
and printmaking.
The jurying process for this year's Fresh Perspectives exhibition
was especially competitive, as 558 works of art were submitted from
over 65 high schools throughout New Jersey. Fifty-nine of the very
best pieces of art were chosen for exhibition. Professional artists
Kimberly Maier and Antonio Carreño were this year's jurors.
The annual Fresh Perspectives exhibition began in 1989 to give artistically
accomplished high school students a professionally organized museum
exhibition experience and to recognize art teachers for their encouragement
and effective teaching of these talented student artists. This year's
exhibition will be on view April 13 through June 13, 2004.
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