Monday, December 15, 2008

Art in Your Community

Mexican Fine Arts Museum
a TCF Bank event for High Schools
Ramiro Trejo and Aide Martinez win $1,ooo for Noble Street College Prep art class and a Scholarship from the American Academy of Art where they will attend courses in oil painting and photography.

Rebirth of an Election
By Ramiro Trejo (assisted by Aide Martinez)

· Phoenix- Symbolizes a rebirth of the U.S and the interest in elections.

· Twin Towers- Representation of the past that America has experienced and remembers.

· U.S Color Ribbon - Signifies the unity of both parties and nominees. Also, the border of the U.S.

· People behind Nominees- The crowd of voters that support each nominee.

· Offshore Drilling Station- Represents McCain’s support of offshore drilling to deal with high prices.

· Military Truck- Represents Obama’s promise to bring U.S troops back home.

· Immigrants Crossing the Color Ribbon- Stands for the important election issue of immigration into our country.

· People on Streets Looking Up- Represents Americans and their enthusiasm in an election.

· Trees- Represents the importance of green awareness and its presence in the election.

· Industrial Chimneys- Signifies the impact of greenhouse gases.

· Space Shuttle- Embodies the hope and great American dream to reach for heights.













Friday, December 12, 2008

Haunted House




Handscape

YOUNG ILLINOIS ARTISTS HONORED IN WASHINGTON, DC
13 Illinois Students Win Congressional Arts CompetitionThis June, the US House of Representatives honored the winners of the 2008 Congressional Arts Competition in Washington, DC. 13 Illinois congressional districts participated in the competition, also known as An Artistic Discovery, and the winners were in Washington, DC on June 25 to see their artwork on display in the US Capitol.
The Congressional Arts Competition - in its 27th year - allows all US representatives to showcase the artistic talents of high school students residing in their districts. District winners are invited to Washington, DC with their families, and their artwork is displayed for a year in the tunnel that connects the Cannon House Office Building to the United States Capitol.
Ramiro Trejo of Nobel Street Charter High School - Illinois Winner in Rep. Gutierrez's district.



Sketch Up City Skyline


House Sculpture


Architectural Space











Self Portrait as a Mythological Character


T-Shirt Graphic Design




Design Inspired in the 70's era


Identity Drawing


Replica Frida Kaho's work The Little Deer, 1946


Skull


Heroes





80's Concert Program


Mind Mapping


One Point Perspective