CAPE MAY – Lower Cape May Regional Advanced Art Students proudly announce the seventh annual art exhibit entitled “Strings and Things”. The show will be at the Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson Street Cape May, from Feb. 5 through March 5. An opening reception will be held for student artists, family, friends, and public Feb. 8 from 3 to 5 pm. The work displayed was created by art teacher Patricia Neville’s advanced art classes. The students studied traditional painting techniques that emphasized the use of chiaroscuro and blending techniques. Students worked in acrylic paints depicting a still-life painting in the subject of their choice. Senior Peter Mayer’s interest in music can be seen in his painting entitled, “Jamming”. Senior Amber Ziess’s painting, “Nectar of the Vine” emphasizes a traditional subject matter. Senior Jenny Weidman chose to create a still-life “in motion” entitled, “Chance”. Senior Jessica Hedum, who played tennis throughout her high school career focused on a dramatic still-life depicting her love of the game. Additional students showing work include: Emily Maxlowe, Eryka Phillips, Gabriell Helton, Domnic Gredone, Megan Jarbeck, Gina Waddington, Mariah Cottrell, Kasey Whitten, Brittany Bedsole, Sean Jacoby, Dennis Felsing, Heather McElroy, Ayerelis Sanchez, Devin Wilson, and Corey Wright.
