Artistic ambitions

From self-expression to building community, MVHS students utilize art for many different purposes
Byline photo of Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
Byline photo of Manas Kottakota
Byline photo of Alan Tai
Byline photo of Crystal Cheng
Byline photo of Ethan Eisler
Byline photo of Lindsey Tang
Byline photo of Kaia Yuan
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury, Manas Kottakota, Alan Tai, Arshiya Sen, Crystal Cheng, Ethan Eisler, Lindsey Tang, and Kaia Yuan
May 25, 2024
Graphic by Leah Desai
Graphic by Leah Desai
Mindful expression
Byline photo of Crystal Cheng
Byline photo of Ethan Eisler
Crystal Cheng and Ethan Eisler
The power of community in art
Byline photo of Lindsey Tang
Byline photo of Kaia Yuan
Lindsey Tang and Kaia Yuan
Painting the right picture
Byline photo of Alan Tai
Alan Tai and Arshiya Sen
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