Students’ Artwork Featured in Hudson River Museum Teen Art Showcase

A group of five talented students from Bronxville High School – Jingqi (Emma) Chen, Emerson Dennis, Audrey Lovette, Liz Pressly and Ee-Ee Sung – will have their artwork displayed at the Hudson River Museum’s “Teens Seen: Art Showcase” through Oct. 4.

The exhibition features artwork by more than 80 students from 16 high schools throughout Westchester County, highlighting the complexity and diversity of teen experiences through art. Chosen by art teachers, the wide range of work across diverse media – from paintings and drawings to vector illustrations, lino prints and cyanotypes – showcases the talent of these emerging artists, as well as the importance of high school art programs.

“The works chosen are technically strong with a focus on identity and reflection,” art teacher Courtney Alan said about her students’ work. “All of the works show the student artist’s unique voice and highlight the complex experience of teens.”

According to organizers, the artworks reveal the depth, tension and nuance of young adulthood, emphasizing that teenage life is layered, contradictory and deeply felt. The artworks reveal the many pressures teens are balancing in their lives, from societal and social media expectations about appearance to maintaining positive mental health while staying engaged as global citizens and family members. The exhibition includes a creative activity that invites visitors to draw their own picture and reflect on what it means to be truly seen.