Teacher: Amy Novak
Grade: 12
Materials: Samsung
Dimensions: 5.79 in x 8.50 in

Artist Statement:

My picture came from a collection in which I investigate the hidden parts of Chicago, often grotesque, and elevate them through formal uses of photography. Within these pictures, I explore color and texture. With my first submission, New Chicago, I wanted to elevate what people see as a “wasteland,” and turn it into a photograph that deliberately shows the prevalence of nature and the beauty I’ve always seen it as.

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