2022 Finalist, Grade 8
- Colson Gomez
- Behind the Lens, 2022
- Acrylic, printed photos, glass bottles, newspaper, clay, wooden dowels, metal gears, marker, thread.
- 12 x 10 x 6 in
Teacher: Cheryl Lunger (2024-25 Ambassador)
School: LaVilla School of the Arts, Jacksonville, FL
Full Media: Tagboard, acrylic paint, glass bottles, newspaper, clay, metal gears, packing tape, wood glue, acrylic paint markers, thread, spool, printed photo by Lewis Hine, and wooden dowels
Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: "[Lewis Hine] was behind the camera, not seeking critical acclaim, attention, or any other selfish benefits, just an invisible man in relation to those kids. That’s why I put him in the foreground of my project, finally getting the recognition he deserved, but still not the focus of this issue.."
Read the artist's Impact Statement.
Learn more about Unsung Hero: Lewis Hine
- Collections: Art Gallery, Lewis Hine