In community, many people work together for a common goal. Each HOBY ambassador of the newly formed group C3 chose a word that they felt was essential in building a strong community. The puzzle pieces represent a cohesiveness that each community must obtain in order to grow and remain strong.
Artist: Joann Strunk
HOBY Ambassadors: Samantha Shirley, Paige Crook, Grant Avritt, Julie Manning, Mae Mosley, Tori Ziegler, Katie Bergamini, Andrew Reece, Caleb Vitus, Morgan Reeves, Stephanie Sykes, Megan Hunter, Chase Durrance.
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UNITY
The piece is composed of a hollow body with small people inside. Each ambassador created a person that represents themselves and their passion inside the hollow body. The heart is Earth, which symbolizes our love for the planet. The continents on the earth are joined together (Pangaea) which symbolizes unity. The head is missing and words spill out, which symbolize our thoughts about HOBY, leadership and community service. The body is holding a tree, which symbolizes the need for community service. All of the small people join together to create amazing things.
Artist: Roxane Poskin
HOBY Ambassadors: Hanna Daniel, Matthew Osborne, Biggs Eckman, D.R. Ball, Spencer Kerley, Matt Marcum Cindy Zhang, Jake Roberts, Malik Bivens, Emma Turner, Jenna Howe, Morgan Murrell.
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Our painting represents different morals and values that make a community. The roots are the building blocks of the community. The trunk how it grows. Hand prints represent differences and diversity.
Artist: Robert Gundy Jr.
HOBY Ambassadors: Emily Bryan, Kaithy Busch, Kendall Cassity, Brandon Coffey, Brooks Heath, Laren Logan, Stephen Metcalf, Caleb Morris, India Stewart Ryland Tucker, Miriam Waslewski, Courtney Mueller, Rachel Trost.
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Our painting represents big #1, everybody coming together makes one. Books: diversity an everyone has a story to tell. Earth cone: global warming. Mountains and skyscrapers: community with mountains on the east and skyscrapers on the west.
Artist: Chris Huestis
HOBY Ambassadors: Kasey Williams, Meghan Henry, Holly Taylor, Chelsea Corbin, John Cybriwsky, Steven Noble, Will Oliver, Jimmy Williams, Brian Hogle, Tyler O'Daniel, Jessica Anderson.
Our painting symbolizes the struggle of Corproate America Organization vs. the American Dream. The main focal point is three children watching the past view of Lexington. You can see trees, wildlife and happiness. but then you wake up to reality and find pollution, smog and depression.
Artist: Diane Kahlo
HOBY Ambassadors: Harrison, Heather Catherine Shelby, Clarke, Hannah, Samantha, Anthony, Rachel, Katelyn, Britt, Brittany, Kelsey, Joe
Our representation of community suggests that though our differences are important, our shared humanity matters most. In this scenario, the effort of recycling is being pursued by all regardless of race. The unit ousts any chance of racial interference. After all, we're all the same when it comes down to the fundamentals! Based on symbolism, the changing seasons represents the spirit that never dies.
Artist: jim embry
HOBY Ambassadors: Gatlin Milam, Jenna Brammell, Lori Froedge, Ben Schieman, Brandong Slocum, Zack Hall, David Schuh, Adam Steward, Kathryn Wallace, Taylor Carden
COMMUNITY UMBRELLA
Our mural represents community and the importance of working together as a diverse group. A community should stick together even through trying situations. Under the umbrella of diversity, unity, love, understanding and encouragement, the community works together and is shielded from the storms of discrimination, intolerance, narrow-mindedness and stereotypes.
Artist: Vitale Buford
HOBY Ambassadors: Jenny Tan, Michale Orr, Travis Johnson, Will Jeffrey, Alicia Beach, Logan Roberts, Angela Woods, Kent Jones, Traci Bard, Tina Cota-Robles, Morgan Temple, Laney Richmond, Sean Dula
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OPENING YOUR EYES TO A BRIGHTER TOMORROW
This painting shows the ideal world in the eye of a human, and the tear of sadness shows the current struggles in nature. Diversity is shown by the different colord hands planting the tree in the eye. This represents that all of us, even though we may be different, can work, together to make a positive impact on the community.
Artist: jim embry
HOBY Ambassadors: Cody McCoy, Richie Mathes, Eli Ernst, Kaitlin Bolt, Ashley Jones, Cheyenne Bingham, Julia Mullins, Heidi Marsh, Lauren Tipton
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Peace...love...harmony...trust...one COMMUNITY!
No matter where we live, no matter who we are, we all belong to some community. Althogh communities can be extremely diverse, each individual possesses a triat that he or she contributes to that community to make it a better environment. Group E1 strives to express these four virtues: peace, love, harmony, and trust so that every community may learn form their example and convey these virtues within their own family.
Artist: Michele Durbin
HOBY Ambassadors: Meredith Mueller, Ashley Malcom, Meghan Watey, Jarod Ingles, Madeline Peterson, Samantha Harris, Emily Lincoln, Grace Watts, Samantha Cecil, Jypsee Hedricks
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Al's bar was once a place to fear. It was a place people looked down upon and avoided. Two people changed this stereotype and turned it around for the better. Our mural represents their drive for success. The OPEN sign stands for the willingness to change and open the community to a new generation, one of joy and safety. Our angel in the left corner represents safety as the people are constantly being watched upon. The flower box in the bar's window is the beauty of the neighborhood and an example for all around. And finally, our poodle represents a playfulness and ability for people to interact safely. Two people changed on community that changed many others that make up one Lexington.
Artist: Deborah Westerfield
HOBY Ambassadors: Lindsey Steller, Joseph Kimbell, Grant Grissom, Jake Maus, Adam Schilt, Todd Blevins, Allison Dilts, Christina Van Gorp, April Lewis, Mary Kennedy, Chandler Thomas, Dale Erwin.
Harmonious Opportunities to Be Yourself
For us community means individuality within a harmony of people who share a community it represents existing within a whole while helping others find their niche. We recognize that there are separate communities in all walks of life, including family city, state, national, and the global community. Our piece represents community through music because we are all notes co-existing for the greater good of the entire music piece. Most importantly the communities we belong to will leave unchanging footprints and hand prints in our hearts. We would like to thank Theo for helping us express our thoughts through creative artwork. We had a great time!
Artist: Theo Edmonds
HOBY Ambassadors: Gracie Lynn, Lauren Webb, Porshia Austin, Rachael Tyalor, Ellie Mann, Cole Dabbs, Cassie Sanders, Candice Cornett, Samantha Williams Rebekah Hodge, Erica Mamaug, Sara Cook, Allyson Sweet
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HOLDING KY TOGETHER
though each area is different, each is special, has something to offer, and part of a unified Kentucky community. The following images represent where we come from:
Water Slide= Whitley County
Ale8 - Winchester
EKU - Richmond
Boat - Sommerset
UK - Lexington
5/3 Bank - Lexington
Horse - Lexington
Rooster - Morehead
Court House - Logan County
Corvette - Bowling Green
Artist: Steve Elswick
HOBY Ambassadors: Sarah Streepey, Trip Carpenter, Mary Light, Olivia Adkins, Sean Coe, Malcom Hodge, Heath Ward, Deanna Johnson, Jared Moran
Our picture represents the closeness of the community and how it is interconnected. The links show how we are all connected and close. The moon and sun show how you have to be a good community member all day, everyday. We put words in the building that say what the community means to us. The clasping hands show that it is important to come together. The bright colors and hand prints represent the diverse group of individuals that come together.
Artist: Sundiata Rashied
HOBY Ambassadors: Joel, Logan, Baylan, Kendra, Victoria, Rachel, Adam, Dee, Lesley, Elizabeth, Jenny Johanna, Solance (Special guest painters: Madison Richmond & Macy Laine Brockman)
We love our work of art. It shows the many ways communities in Kentucky come together. Each section represents a county that is a home of one of the artists. The drawings inside represent the many ways that our communities come together. Simple things like sports, music, celebrating, and helping others is what truly brings these communities together. The hand prints represent the unity of these communities, the bonding they have even though they are different and from different places. The splattering also helps represent our individuality and similarity of the group.
Artist: Katherine Shaw
HOBY Ambassadors: Chelsea Branscum, Anthony Cadle, Kelsey Cash, Emily Eicher, Kelsey Griffin, Sarah Lewis, Kellie Owen, Krishna Patel, Emil.y Price, Adam Rogers, Jeremy Swiney, Lauren Weittenhil, Ricki Brooke Seals, Enchanta Jackson
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An interesting concept:
* Local artists working with high school leaders on a public art project
* Both groups had something to learn from one another
* Opportunity to experience art, and realize its impact on the community
Artists met and talked with youth----Time: 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: Lunch in Gratz Park with artist
Artists and youth created their murals--Time: 1-5 p.m.:
Mural Project will be displayed at 758N. Limestone after being weather-proofed.
We would also like to say thank you to