Lahainaluna High School students shined at the 2012 Na Mele O Maui Student Art Competition.
A piece by Ellie Bio, a senior from Baldwin High School, won best of show and first place in the Division II two-dimensional art category.
Winners were recognized at the annual Na Mele O Maui song competition held Friday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
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Students from Lahainaluna High School stand with Jay April (center), president and chief executive of Akaku Maui Community Television. April is holding Ellie Bio’s artwork (the Baldwin High School senior is not pictured). Pictured (from left) are Raquel Mayo, sophomore; Areli Medina, sophomore; April; Erikson Lago, freshman; Madison Vasquez, junior; and Kailey Sager, junior.
Steve Brinkman Photography
This year's theme, "Ka Ho'oilina Leo, a Ho'opi'i Brothers," featured artwork inspired by the events, stories and places the Ho'opi'i Brothers sing about. Students in grades 912 submitted two-and-three dimensional artwork. Judging took place at the Department of Education's Maui District Office in Wailuku. This year's judges were Steve Brinkman, Bonnie Friedman and Todd Campbell.
"Bio's piece is a tribute to her instructor, Janet Sato," said Friedman. "Janet is an incredible resource for students who want to pursue art. Bio's winning piece shows true skill in two mediums: water color and pen and ink."
"Thank you to Na Mele O Maui for its support of the visual arts through this wonderful cultural venue over the years," said Sato. "I especially love the Ho'opi'is and their musical legacy, so it was my pleasure to introduce them to students who have not been fortunate enough to know of their contributions not just as musicians but as true representatives of our community and life."
2012 Na Mele O Maui Art Competition Results:
Best of Show/$100
Ellie Bio, grade 12, Baldwin High School, teacher: Janet Sato
Division I/grades 9 and 10/two-dimensional art (first place, $100; second place, $75; 3rd place, $50)
First Place - Areli Medina, grade 10, Lahainaluna High School, teacher: Nancy Young
Second Place - Raquel Mayo, grade 10, Lahainaluna High School, teacher: Nancy Young
Third Place - Erikson Lago, grade 9, Lahainaluna High School, teacher: Nancy Young
Division II/grades 11 and 12/two-dimensional art (first place, $100; second place, $75; third place, $50)
First Place - Ellie Bio, grade 12, Baldwin High School, teacher: Janet Sato
Second Place - Kailey Sager, grade 11, Lahainaluna High School, teacher: Nancy Young
Third Place - Madison Vasquez, grade 11, Lahainaluna High School, teacher: Nancy Young
Division I/grades 9-10/three-dimensional art
No entries.
Division II/three-dimensional art (first place, $100; second place, $75 (tie); third place, $50)
First Place - Chelsey Erickson-Vierra, grade 12, Lahainaluna High School, teacher: Jennifer Valenzuela
Second Place - Amanda Mayers, grade 11, Lahainaluna High School, teacher: Jennifer Valenzuela (tie - $75 each)
Second Place - Wyatt Chism, grade 11, Lahainaluna High School, teacher: Jennifer Valenzuela (tie - $75 each)
Third Place - Lilinoe Kahae, grade 12, Lahainaluna High School, teacher: Jennifer Valenzuela
