From intimate black and white portraits of teens to crafted bees and bears, the children’s art on display at the Secaucus Public Library during November for Children’s Art Month has been a creative exploration of color and craft.
Six-year-old Sanjana Paulson, in the first grade category, crafted a mixed media piece with a sun and tree leaves made of lentils against a pastel backdrop, while kindergartner Tanirika Singh crafted a bear out of a paper lantern and cotton parts.
At the high school level, Dana Gallo’s photograph “Jersey Shore” of a single beach umbrella against a clear, blue sky evokes feelings of summer solitude, while Rachel Perez’s black and white photo portraits capture depth of expression.
“It is just so interesting to see what the kids come up with on their own.” – Cecilia Mucciolo
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Different types of art were on display including abstract paintings, black and white portraits, digital photography, drawings, landscapes, and crafts.
“It’s nice this year. We have more of a variety. It is just so interesting to see what the kids come up with on their own,” said Mucciolo.
The young artists and their families will attend an Artists’ Reception Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Prizes, donated by the Friends of the Secaucus Public Library, will be awarded in grade categories of pre-k and kindergarten, first to third grade, fourth to sixth grade, seventh to ninth grade, and grades 10 to 12.
For additional information, contact library director Jenifer May at 201-330-2083.
Adriana Rambay Fernández may be reached at afernandez@hudsonreporter.com.