Teacher: Independent Study
School: Mercer Island High School, Mercer Island, Washington, US

Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: "My artwork reflects her generational impact. At the center, Jean Purdy stands smiling beautifully, surrounded by a soft glow that represents the artificial “cycle of life” she and her team made possible, where the early stages of life appear, gently illuminated, symbolizing the beginnings they helped nurture. The film-like forms scattered about the background resemble ultrasounds, capturing glimpses of the future they created. In the background, a peaceful scene unfolds where a woman held their baby happily, representing the countless families built through her work."

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