The Light Logic

JESSY RAIA

A piece by Jordyn Greenia made with acrylic on canvas

The Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts summer show had student artwork coating the walls from seniors to freshmen; the diversity was incredible. The variety of pieces helps attendees get a better understanding of the different viewpoints and styles of the students attending the school.

            An art piece made by Jordyn Greenia, an 11^th grader at the school, really stood out to me. Its bold blue hues against a soft salmon canvas gave the portrait contrast, keeping the focus on the cool colors against the warmer toned backdrop. The light logic in the piece was done beautifully; anyone viewing it wouldn’t be able to just skim over it with the bright whites and darks against the purely blue woman depicted. In this specific piece, the woman is shown with extremely full hair that seems to flow off the canvas, though some of the bright blue strands are secured or tied back, giving the work great depth. She is also upside down, with her hair dangling  with gravity. This may have to do with thoughts flowing out like a river from her mind. I always appreciate well-painted hair; it catches my attention and is just something attractive to look at overall.  Off the topic of the incredible hair technique, the face is also extremely realistic and painted with different shades of sapphire blue.  There is nothing I could possibly think to change about this piece. The lack of detail in her mint green shirt and solid background keeps the focus on the girl depicted along with obvious skill in portraits make this an outstanding painting.