![My Life is a Gift](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682540586209-OI8TI2UZHDRKTG01PGW8/POPArtShow2023-Adamgio+Patricia+Micaletti.jpg)
My Life is a Gift
Drawing by Adagio.
“It is the story of my life over the last 85 years living as an artist a mother of seven an entrepreneur, and still going with my second great grit, my third grandchild.”
![Where There is Love There is L.I.F.E.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682630006579-2JRG28JPQ8YQXLH69G2E/POPArtShow2023-Alison+Strutz-3D.jpg)
Where There is Love There is L.I.F.E.
Photograph by Alison Strutz
“God called me to give my testimony and I write on my blog “An Orphan’s Battleground” A voice from a real orphan, her struggles and how Jesus Christ restored her soul. I captured this photo in Mount Prospect during the Covid pandemic. It was the key photo I used in a GoFundMe called “Where There is Love There is L.I.F.E.” to raise money for surgery I needed due to suffering from breast implant illness. The LORD showed Himself strong and I was able to have surgery January 15, 2021. I had this print made as decor for my home, to encourage myself and to be reminded that God hears and answers the cries of His people. L.I.F.E. Is an acronym for “Living Intentionally For Eternity.” You can find my ongoing testimony at anorphansbattleground.com.”
![Purple Heart Healing Cross](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682630122672-3E6RE3Z0YXVN91UPFMIL/POPArtShow2023-Alison+Strutz-3D+%28phone+number+removed%29.jpg)
Purple Heart Healing Cross
Carving and felted heart by Alison S.
“I was orphaned at an early age and have struggled with loneliness and a broken-heart for much of my life. Through much suffering I have clung to God’s word where I learned that God Himself binds up the brokenhearted. Healing is part of the atonement. I carved this cross out of purpleheart wood to serve as a tangible reminder that I am a child of God. The heart was felted using wool sheered from the sheep who live at Lamb of God farm in Big Rock, Illinois and was crafted to remind me that God heals broken hearts. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalms 147:3 NIV ““He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.” 1 Peter 2:24-25 NIV “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” Revelation 12:11 NIV God called me to give my testimony and I write on my blog “An Orphan’s Battleground” A voice from a real orphan, her struggles and how Jesus Christ restored her soul. You can find my ongoing testimony at anorphansbattleground.com.”
![What of My Future Self is in Me Right Now?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682713986467-QSLIDXDT7F4RV5SVM9HG/POPArtShow2023-LeeAnn+Arnold.jpg)
What of My Future Self is in Me Right Now?
Paper sculpture by Tracy H.
“What of my future self is in me right now?” We discuss the importance of continuity in transformation. A transformation like progress, always moves forward...but what happens if the continuity occurs in reverse? My art submission proposes this concept and asks, “What of My Future Self is in Me Right Now.” How does this question change your Life Story? First, I need to share a little bit of the science behind the transformation of the caterpillar to the butterfly, thru the chrysalis. A 17th-century Dutch microscopist dissected a caterpillar, and he discovered, that there are some structures of the future butterfly already formed in the caterpillar, even before pupation had begun. The wings, antennae, and even legs are tightly rolled up in the back and sides of the caterpillar. Excerpt from Radio Lab, “The Goo and You” MOLLY: Oh, that's so bizarre! It's like -- it's like if you were to skin me and there's my 70-year-old self is inside of me or something…..Yeah. So it's like the caterpillar will actually start to grow little tiny adult parts that are super thin and transparent, and it just keeps them tightly rolled up and hidden up against the edges of the chrysalis, but they don't actually ever go through the goo. MATTHEW: What he'd then shown was, you know what? This isn't about death. This isn't about decay. This is actually about transformation. MOLLY: I don't know, it's kind of eerie. Like, it's not just what of me carries forward into the future. It's like what of my future self is in me right now?”
Original podcast link: wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/segments/goo-and-you
![Painting a Campsite](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542228155-X2IX4HBWTUTLL48OC558/POPArtShow2023-Alison+Wilson.jpg)
Painting a Campsite
Model Magic sculpture by Allison W.
![Comforting Angels](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542235645-G7W34XG5V1S7NCSGX6NV/POPArtShow2023-Alissa+Strutz.jpg)
Comforting Angels
High School 2D Winner
Charcoal drawing by Alissa S.
“From an early age God has used horses to comfort me and bring me joy. My love of horses soon developed into a passion to help animals help people. Art is a gift God has given me but animal therapy and rescue is what he has called me to. My story started with two horse named Danny Boy and Rio and it is continuing with many other animals that God has brought into my life.”
![Imagining My Story](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542300407-LYQVH7OLDDE0OYDIRFNM/POPArtShow2023-Ava+Granowitz.jpg)
Imagining My Story
Markers and colored pencil drawing by Ava G.
“My art piece shows my imagination, when I am going through tough moments and happy moments.”
![Life's Work](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542362827-5CAJR9L4JLD9XHILSIG1/POPArtShow2023-Barb+Boots.jpg)
Life's Work
Quilt by Barb Boots
![Visions of my Life](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682610174878-9M4CJA8W2V1SZVKJ4MKB/POPArtShow2023-Becky+Reeve.jpg)
Visions of my Life
Wall quilt by Becky R.
“Self portrait sharing visions of my life. Made with fabric with appliqué and quilting techniques.”
![Unexpected Co-Traveler](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542366839-SSFSGC6CV1EB9G8FOWRI/POPArtShow2023-Dmitry+Ignatovich.jpg)
Unexpected Co-Traveler
Acrylic painting by Dmitry I.
“On my journey from the Old World to the New one, this January, I've encountered an unexpected co-passenger, hitching the ride. Wondering where is his next stop?”
![Candle in the Sunrise](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542392735-HC2Z90S9XBWDHAIDUCAQ/POPArtShow2023-Ellyana+Howell.jpg)
Candle in the Sunrise
Photograph by Ellyana H.
“This picture was taken at my house at sunrise. The candle is symbolic of us as humans and of me personally. We are the candle and our flame burns for God. He is our protector and provider. Even in the longest, darkest night, He will sustain us and when the sun rises, we will still be burning for Him. God has supported me my whole life. Every time I see a sunrise, I am reminded of the blessing of life that He has given me. I hope and pray that my life story will be candle burning for the Lord through the dark and the light. “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice,” Isaiah 42:3”
![Awaken Your Dreams](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542428537-BDK4OXH9U29N3NMIP3J5/POPArtShow2023-Emma+Hardy-Crawford.jpg)
Awaken Your Dreams
Grade 7-8 2D Winner
Digital drawing by Emma H-C.
“Hello fellow artists! My name is Emma! I drew a digital version of the 6 villain kids from Disney's Descendants 2! This shows a picture of these amazing actors and actresses with the words "awaken your dreams." Their story inspired me because they persevered through hard times, and made sure to stay with one another, while doing what they love. This tells my story because I always have trouble following my dreams. As I adventure into my teenage years, I hope that this will help me chase my dreams even faster than before!”
![Untitled](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542531984-AFI5ZVLLU46QZXKTQJ2C/POPArtShow2023-Endeavor+Stelk.jpg)
Untitled
Digital-to-Print drawing by Endeavor S.
Created using Procreate, completed 17Nov2022
![Cheetah](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542473954-KNQV3WJGVBXT0PF98MWX/POPArtShow2023-Evan+Wilson.jpg)
Cheetah
Model Magic sculpture by Evan W.
“My cheetah is modeled after one of my favorite newest and favorite stuffed animals.”
![Hedgehog’s Life](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682547709818-714PQQIZWSW5R52VVSNH/POPArtShow2023-Ezra+Fay.jpg)
Hedgehog’s Life
Sharpie pens & colored pencil drawing by Ezra F.
“I love doing art, and I wanted to enter the art show for my first time. Plus, my favorite animal is a hedgehog.”
![Wolves Watching](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542631563-7LWIRXF5ORJ8B2I14QCY/POPArtShow2023-Gary+Pikora.jpg)
Wolves Watching
Pastel and pencil drawing by Gary P.
“Love of wildlife and doing portraits.”
![A Few of My Favorite Things](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542701783-HSQ0MF8R5RWKWP487J2L/POPArtShow2023-Iris+Fay.jpg)
A Few of My Favorite Things
Grade 2-4 2D Winner
Sharpie pen & colored pencil drawing by Iris F.
“Ukulele, cheer, ripstick, holy Bible, trumpet, reading, music, self portrait.”
![Peace for Ukraine](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542766874-0GM0WB4FGBXG0Y7Z7P4Q/POPArtShow2023-Iryna+Shkrobach.jpg)
Peace for Ukraine
Acrylic, oil on canvas painting by Iryna S.
I’m originally from Ukraine. Ukraine was peaceful and beautiful country now almost destroyed by russian army. Thousand civilian has been killed, millions Ukrainian now have no place to live. I pray for peace in my country and everywhere. God, please, help Ukraine!”
![The End of It All](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542826364-E370YD4DA4QYRTZ2TMT9/POPArtShow2023-Jan+van+Leijenhorst.jpg)
The End of It All
Photograph by Jan V.
![The Life Story](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542905439-UJENOC8X0PYXK6YJ2LVF/POPArtShow2023-June+Fay.jpg)
The Life Story
Watercolor & cut paper on canvas by June F.
“Made to show the beauty of our church with the art I. The front of the sanctuary on the alter.”
![Rocky Lighthouse](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542981781-FS1YSN774AGOAQ5UNYQX/POPArtShow2023-Karen+Serantoni-2D.jpg)
Rocky Lighthouse
Acrylic with Texture painting by Karen S.
“Inspired to create a visual texture. I used coffee grounds to blend in with my paints adding texture to the foreground of rocks.”
![Paisley Giraffe](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682543070617-2KV36ERHQU1LEWQV1ZWU/POPArtShow2023-Karen+Serantoni-3D.jpg)
Paisley Giraffe
Mixed Media by Karen S.
“My art work was created using acrylic paint, fabric, buttons, and other materials giving the Giraffe clear dimension of reality.”
![Heart Broken and Healed](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682547407626-3MYLYWBZ4I01TR4G0XCJ/POPArtShow2023-Kerri+Stallard.jpg)
Heart Broken and Healed
By Kerri S.
![Out on a Limb](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548492774-V6Z49UWVC7M3L3IV0GU9/POPArtShow2023-Kirstin+Larson.jpg)
Out on a Limb
Watercolor by Kristin L.
“I grew up in a large family on a farm in Maine. Hanging out in the leafy crown of a tree was the perfect escape on a hot summer day. In today's busy and device-oriented world, I think that finding time to immerse oneself in the peace and beauty of our natural world is more important than other. I wish you a summer of bare feet and cool, leafy trees.”
![Life: Catching All Emotions](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682547456295-2R5R1BR3E76FKOMJ59RI/POPArtShow2023-Lauren+Bonadonna.jpg)
Life: Catching All Emotions
By Lauren B.
![My Neighborhood](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548498145-340GDGCNXLXGOVX6VRQC/POPArtShow2023-Lauren+Davis.jpg)
My Neighborhood
Acrylic painting by Lauren D.
“I saw this really pretty tree so i took a picture of it and used the picture to paint it.”
![Home Sweet Home: Family 1-4](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548694336-L4M8JEQW176TN7U88BG4/POPArtShow2023-LeeAnn+Arnold.jpg)
Home Sweet Home: Family 1-4
Quilt by LeeAnn A.
“Home Sweet Home-our marriage unites us together as one to create a home with the foundation of 1 Cor. 13:4-7,13. Our family strengthens and expands with the birth of each of our 4 sons who each in time branch out in 4 directions leading them to their own heartwarming adventures only to circle back to the sidewalk that guides them to where it all began and love awaits-home sweet home.”
![Imago Dei](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548661203-04O23KAN6N9UJ9ZYQ0AK/POPArtShow2023-Lilly+Prewitt.jpg)
Imago Dei
By Lilly P.
“This is a calligram and self portrait. If you look closely you will notice the entire art piece is made of bible verses to describe our identity and worth as christians. So often, the world will place false labels on us and tell us our identity is found, not in Christ, but in the world. But this self-portrait is a visual reminder, that the entire essence of our being is made up of who God says we are. We are Imago Dei, or Image bearers.”
![Passion for Reading](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548773147-ITEGJOTS75F9NQC0RTNI/POPArtShow2023-Lynnea+Semasko.jpg)
Passion for Reading
Watercolor by Lynnea S.
“The little boy couldn’t resist reading to the bronze library statues.”
![The Altar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548789661-0CWPYJPN28R4Y7YAL5TL/POPArtShow2023-Maggie+McNally.jpg)
The Altar
Pencil, color pencil drawing by Maggie M.
“Made to show the beauty of our church with the art in front of the sanctuary on the altar.”
![Night Owl](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548884959-U8L3VEUNUCW0LTD48C8G/POPArtShow2023-Maggie+Walsh-2D.jpg)
Night Owl
College 2D Winner
Digital Illustration with Adobe Procreate by Maggie W.
“The base of this piece started with an illustration for an un-published children's book that I was asked to create, and as I added patterns and textures, it evolved into its own piece. Ironically, the title "Night Owl" was suggested as I was working on the drawing at 3am.”
![Jules Verne Reimagined](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548898454-1A8MUA8E8U0YS760HT5D/POPArtShow2023-Maggie+Walsh-3D.jpg)
Jules Verne Reimagined
College 3D Winner
Digital 3D Design with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign by Maggie W.
“Many of Jules Verne's works are considered timeless, but in order for them to appeal to a modern audience, they need eye-catching new book jackets that reflect a modern style of graphic design, but that also preserve the representation of the original stories. That is what I aimed to do with these pieces.”
![Color of Joy, Love, and Happiness](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549038188-0PX5KPVS7CCJ4YE2Z9VY/POPArtShow2023-Malini+Kumari.jpg)
Color of Joy, Love, and Happiness
Acrylic painting by Malini K.
“This is a folk art ( Madhubani Painting) from India.”
![My Lifetime Journey](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549021822-1YS4G5MCIP50RP2RJKXW/POPArtShow2023-Marie+Sergienkova.jpg)
My Lifetime Journey
Collage/mixed media by Marie S.
![Who Am I?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549164059-NS2A08U5GB78HVP3VPMF/POPArtShow2023-Michael+Cassidy.jpg)
Who Am I?
By Michael C.
![Hear Me Roar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682541923874-YNICYOYMQ7VPZIY9JMBR/POPArtShow2023-Olivia+Barista.jpg)
Hear Me Roar
Color pencil and marker drawing by Olivia B.
“Hear Me Roar is about me growing up, reaching new heights exploring new friendships, new challenges and thinking outside the box. The pink color of the tiger symbolizes love and kindness. The color pink makes us all feel accepted and brings joy into our lives.”
![Untitled](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682629114619-F5APCSP9SYU0ATJ8GSGZ/POPArtShow2023-Palak+Desai.jpg)
Untitled
Oil painting by Palak Desai
![Fluffy Friends](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549297090-13G1CKP40GU22ZGKTFU2/POPArtShow2023-Pat+Caeser-Mark.jpg)
Fluffy Friends
Acrylic painting by Pat C-M.
“Observing dogs in the dog park, I notice very similar behavior patterns as humans and over time they learn to tolerate each other.”
![What a Journey It's Been!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549426092-EP07YQTRMEEVHX2ZAW74/POPArtShow2023-Peggy+Graves.jpg)
What a Journey It's Been!
Adult 2D Winner
Acrylic painting by Peggy G.
“22x28 gallery wrap canvas, this is a depiction of my entire life coming from my head where my memories are stored. The memories are depicted through small tracings and painted pictures of me throughout my life. They are exploding out of my head as I swim towards the remainder of my life! Its been quite a journey and it hasn't ended yet!”
![Wood Art](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549426090-OSWIAGW8QCHONO4TE8L8/POPArtShow2023-Ron+Boots.jpg)
Wood Art
Adult 3D Winner
By Ron Boots
![My Life Story](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549458542-MHC5UTNVHCT8S4HQVAVJ/POPArtShow2023-Ruben+Fay.jpg)
My Life Story
Grade 5-6 3D Winner
Mixed media by Ruben Fay
“Stop-motion puppet of me.”
![In My Dreams](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682609128248-UJ9QXJWKYJ2AYT3A859Q/POPArtShow2023-Sandy+Schmidt.jpg)
In My Dreams
Oil painting on canvas by Sandy S.
![Dream House](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682608894417-EQD7CYD75NKQP1JVLOV0/POPArtShow2023-Sandy+Schmidt.jpg)
Dream House
Grade 2-4 3D Winner
Cardboard Architecture by Ryan H.
”Designed and built over 9 days of time, this house shows my interest in architecture.”
![A Peace of Life](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549694931-KWF9Y3PQFU1CIFAKM9MZ/POPArtShow2023-Sharon+Krause.jpg)
A Peace of Life
Colored pencil drawing by Sharon K.
“Boating on the Fox River is our family’s summer joy…a “toe tradition “ is the placement of our feet at the bow and posting “feet on the Fox!”
![Sunset](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549755010-I4VRSDA0975E8J9T76L5/POPArtShow2023-Sophia+Mueller.jpg)
Sunset
By Sophia M.
![Our Lenten Journey](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549866064-ML23S3M5DK54OZKRBYT1/POPArtShow2023-Sue+Thomsen.jpg)
Our Lenten Journey
Collage/Mixed Media by Sue T.
“This 3 ft x 4 ft collage on canvas has over 250 pieces! Materials used included various papers: Thai Unryu, Black Ink Thai Marbled Momi, Screen Printed Lokta, Mulberry, and other decorative papers. A dark to light acrylic base was used on the canvas and acrylic iridescent highlights were added at the end, before the piece was sealed. On the left side of the road, we begin our journey with palms scattered during Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The canvas begins to darken as we move upward. We see the symbolic pitcher and basin reminding us that Christ washed his disciple’s feet. Through this act, we too are called to have a servant’s heart. From there, we find the symbols of Christ’s body and blood from the Last Supper. Across the road, we find Judas’s 30 pieces of silver which reminds us of our own sinful betrayals. Looking up, we see a rock where Jesus may have prayed in Garden of Gethsemane. There are three gold strands upon the rock, representing the 3 times he prayed. Our gaze moves further into darkness with the crown of thorns and a hammer with 4 spikes lying in a pool of blood… And then we see the three crosses on the hill. To the far left we see the rooster crowing after Peter denies knowing Christ. The rooster also symbolically signals the changing from darkness to light… The power of the Cross soon shatters the darkness and the stormy clouds begin to recoil as the light overcomes the darkness. As we look down from the rising sun, the colors grow brighter and the heaviness seems to vanish! The path now leads us to the tomb where Mary kneels before her risen Lord! Notice both Mary and Jesus have varying skin-tone colors in their faces. Note that the golden highlights seen around the crosses, now dance around our risen Lord! The stories of Lent and Easter represents our own freedom stories! Jesus Christ died for our sins and through his loving grace, we have been set free!”
![Al's Story - It's in the Genes](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549948322-712ATLLIPXFSK4HNJ9N1/POPArtShow2023-Tanya+Bergman.jpg)
Al's Story - It's in the Genes
Quilt by Tanya B.
“This quilt was made from Al's discarded jeans, collected over many, many years. I gave it to his nephew on Brian's 50th birthday. He and his Uncle Al have so much in common - the love of boating, beer, the Northwoods, the White Sox and late nights around a campfire. Now they share genes and jeans!”
![Martin Luther King, Jr.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682550028800-4THNV711AJZ2OF8M34MU/POPArtShow2023-Tara+Victor.jpg)
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Acrylic paint on canvas by Tara V.
“I replicated this painting from a photograph that I found online. I painted it at Southminister Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights. It was created for observance of MLK Day 2023.”
![Metamorphosis](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682550055805-BZI2AETFNHD0H1RVISRW/POPArtShow2023-Tessa+Faltinek.jpg)
Metamorphosis
Grade 7-8 3D Winner
Crochet by Tessa F.
“This life cycle is a great example of a life story being played out right in front of us. It shows the clear change that we go through as we grow and although the example given is a butterfly, I would encourage you to see the comparison to our own lives.”
![Spiritual Awakening](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682609761156-P2FD06MVT77SGIVJS956/POPArtShow2023-Theodora+Paviou.jpg)
Spiritual Awakening
Mixed media by Theodora P.
“Being spiritually enlightened because We are praying for our burdened souls, this was created when I began to practice the 12 steps in AA. I saw the program working in my life.”
![Contemplation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682550256419-J7JKK5NHDLP4Y4L5VVEU/POPArtShow2023-Thomas+Germuska.jpg)
Contemplation
Ceramic by Thomas G.
![The Fisher](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682550337828-FZPKB1MLPNEB6NJDRFIF/POPArtShow2023-Thomas+Rybarczyk.jpg)
The Fisher
Acrylic painting by Thomas R.
“My last name in Polish means 'The Fisher" My horoscope sign is Leo the Lion. My life goal was to catch a trophy Muskie and I did just that in 1999. The fish was 48" and I caught it on a topwater slammer bait. Hoping that I made my Grandpa proud.”
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![Where There is Love There is L.I.F.E.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682630006579-2JRG28JPQ8YQXLH69G2E/POPArtShow2023-Alison+Strutz-3D.jpg)
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![What of My Future Self is in Me Right Now?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682713986467-QSLIDXDT7F4RV5SVM9HG/POPArtShow2023-LeeAnn+Arnold.jpg)
![Painting a Campsite](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542228155-X2IX4HBWTUTLL48OC558/POPArtShow2023-Alison+Wilson.jpg)
![Comforting Angels](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542235645-G7W34XG5V1S7NCSGX6NV/POPArtShow2023-Alissa+Strutz.jpg)
![Imagining My Story](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542300407-LYQVH7OLDDE0OYDIRFNM/POPArtShow2023-Ava+Granowitz.jpg)
![Life's Work](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542362827-5CAJR9L4JLD9XHILSIG1/POPArtShow2023-Barb+Boots.jpg)
![Visions of my Life](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682610174878-9M4CJA8W2V1SZVKJ4MKB/POPArtShow2023-Becky+Reeve.jpg)
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![Untitled](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542531984-AFI5ZVLLU46QZXKTQJ2C/POPArtShow2023-Endeavor+Stelk.jpg)
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![Wolves Watching](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542631563-7LWIRXF5ORJ8B2I14QCY/POPArtShow2023-Gary+Pikora.jpg)
![A Few of My Favorite Things](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542701783-HSQ0MF8R5RWKWP487J2L/POPArtShow2023-Iris+Fay.jpg)
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![The End of It All](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542826364-E370YD4DA4QYRTZ2TMT9/POPArtShow2023-Jan+van+Leijenhorst.jpg)
![The Life Story](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542905439-UJENOC8X0PYXK6YJ2LVF/POPArtShow2023-June+Fay.jpg)
![Rocky Lighthouse](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682542981781-FS1YSN774AGOAQ5UNYQX/POPArtShow2023-Karen+Serantoni-2D.jpg)
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![Heart Broken and Healed](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682547407626-3MYLYWBZ4I01TR4G0XCJ/POPArtShow2023-Kerri+Stallard.jpg)
![Out on a Limb](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548492774-V6Z49UWVC7M3L3IV0GU9/POPArtShow2023-Kirstin+Larson.jpg)
![Life: Catching All Emotions](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682547456295-2R5R1BR3E76FKOMJ59RI/POPArtShow2023-Lauren+Bonadonna.jpg)
![My Neighborhood](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548498145-340GDGCNXLXGOVX6VRQC/POPArtShow2023-Lauren+Davis.jpg)
![Home Sweet Home: Family 1-4](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548694336-L4M8JEQW176TN7U88BG4/POPArtShow2023-LeeAnn+Arnold.jpg)
![Imago Dei](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548661203-04O23KAN6N9UJ9ZYQ0AK/POPArtShow2023-Lilly+Prewitt.jpg)
![Passion for Reading](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548773147-ITEGJOTS75F9NQC0RTNI/POPArtShow2023-Lynnea+Semasko.jpg)
![The Altar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548789661-0CWPYJPN28R4Y7YAL5TL/POPArtShow2023-Maggie+McNally.jpg)
![Night Owl](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548884959-U8L3VEUNUCW0LTD48C8G/POPArtShow2023-Maggie+Walsh-2D.jpg)
![Jules Verne Reimagined](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682548898454-1A8MUA8E8U0YS760HT5D/POPArtShow2023-Maggie+Walsh-3D.jpg)
![Color of Joy, Love, and Happiness](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549038188-0PX5KPVS7CCJ4YE2Z9VY/POPArtShow2023-Malini+Kumari.jpg)
![My Lifetime Journey](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549021822-1YS4G5MCIP50RP2RJKXW/POPArtShow2023-Marie+Sergienkova.jpg)
![Who Am I?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549164059-NS2A08U5GB78HVP3VPMF/POPArtShow2023-Michael+Cassidy.jpg)
![Hear Me Roar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682541923874-YNICYOYMQ7VPZIY9JMBR/POPArtShow2023-Olivia+Barista.jpg)
![Untitled](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682629114619-F5APCSP9SYU0ATJ8GSGZ/POPArtShow2023-Palak+Desai.jpg)
![Fluffy Friends](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549297090-13G1CKP40GU22ZGKTFU2/POPArtShow2023-Pat+Caeser-Mark.jpg)
![What a Journey It's Been!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549426092-EP07YQTRMEEVHX2ZAW74/POPArtShow2023-Peggy+Graves.jpg)
![Wood Art](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549426090-OSWIAGW8QCHONO4TE8L8/POPArtShow2023-Ron+Boots.jpg)
![My Life Story](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549458542-MHC5UTNVHCT8S4HQVAVJ/POPArtShow2023-Ruben+Fay.jpg)
![In My Dreams](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682609128248-UJ9QXJWKYJ2AYT3A859Q/POPArtShow2023-Sandy+Schmidt.jpg)
![Dream House](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682608894417-EQD7CYD75NKQP1JVLOV0/POPArtShow2023-Sandy+Schmidt.jpg)
![A Peace of Life](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549694931-KWF9Y3PQFU1CIFAKM9MZ/POPArtShow2023-Sharon+Krause.jpg)
![Sunset](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549755010-I4VRSDA0975E8J9T76L5/POPArtShow2023-Sophia+Mueller.jpg)
![Our Lenten Journey](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682549866064-ML23S3M5DK54OZKRBYT1/POPArtShow2023-Sue+Thomsen.jpg)
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![Martin Luther King, Jr.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682550028800-4THNV711AJZ2OF8M34MU/POPArtShow2023-Tara+Victor.jpg)
![Metamorphosis](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682550055805-BZI2AETFNHD0H1RVISRW/POPArtShow2023-Tessa+Faltinek.jpg)
![Spiritual Awakening](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682609761156-P2FD06MVT77SGIVJS956/POPArtShow2023-Theodora+Paviou.jpg)
![Contemplation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682550256419-J7JKK5NHDLP4Y4L5VVEU/POPArtShow2023-Thomas+Germuska.jpg)
![The Fisher](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b55f3f69f8770cb28eea43b/1682550337828-FZPKB1MLPNEB6NJDRFIF/POPArtShow2023-Thomas+Rybarczyk.jpg)