On April 23, West Po hosted the annual pyramid art show, where students from West Po, Quander Road, Carl Sandburg and surrounding elementary schools collect their artwork to be displayed side by side. The show represents the kids’ hard work from all around the community, from the beginning of the school year to the end.
The pyramid art show is a local exhibition featuring students’ artwork from schools in the area. Each show highlights the diverse student creativity across the different ages and grades. The show includes paintings, photography, sculptures and digital art.
For West Po art students, the show is meant to showcase the skills learned throughout the year, with many students having three or more pieces included in the exhibits.
“My theme for my pieces was peace, we have been working on these photos since the beginning of the school year,” said Sunthi Souphom, a sophomore photography student.
High School students must have a theme to be presented in the show. Themes ranged from “new beginnings”, “West Po sports” and “pollution”. Students were allowed to draw, photograph or paint anything that could fit into their theme.
Not only have the West Po students been working hard all year on their pieces, the elementary and middle school students also took pride in their work.
“I am very excited that my art was picked. My art teacher thought it looked unique from all the other projects,” said a 6th grader at Belle View Elementary School.
Something that makes the art show unique is that some West Po students’ art was featured when they were in elementary or middle school. This element shows the artists’ dedication and devotion to their work across the years.
The community is another special aspect of the show each year. It gives kids across different schools the opportunity to gather together, along with food trucks, music, and conversation. Current West Potomac students and National Art Honors Society members work together to help provide activities for the elementary kids.
“My favorite part is just seeing the community come together and be excited about the students’ work, especially the elementary kids,” Bridget Dwyer, photography teacher, said.
