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January
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Visual Arts
Amalgamation | Junior Visual Arts Show On View
IAF Campus: Parks Exhibition Center
The title Amalgamation perfectly captures the spirit of a group show where 26 Junior Students at Idyllwild Arts Academy come together to display the culmination of their first-semester work. “Amalgamation” refers to the blending or combining of different elements, representing the diverse talents, techniques, and creative voices of each student coming together in one cohesive exhibition.
This show reflects a variety of artistic practices—painting, sculpture, photography, digital media, and more—all stemming from the individual journeys each student has taken during their first semester of Junior Year. The students have not only honed their craft but also explored new ideas, themes, and ways of expressing themselves, and now, they are presenting those explorations in a shared space. The idea of Amalgamation hints at the growth they have experienced collectively and individually, creating a dynamic, multifaceted exhibition that showcases the richness of their artistic development.
The term also speaks to the ongoing transformation these young artists are undergoing as they merge technical skills with personal identity, discovering their unique artistic voices within the larger creative community at Idyllwild Arts Academy.