Rose Weathers

Arranged by Doris Abdolian, Maya Ash, and Elly Dawson

Grade

12

Mediums

2-D Art

Art Classes at Harriton

Art 9H, Art 1 H, Art 2H, AP 2-D Art and Design

Self Introduction

Rose has taken art classes since her Freshman year. She hopes to continue art in college with a minor in visual arts. She loves making linocuts and printmaking (mainly because of the ASMR aspect). Rose is one of our three heads in Zenith. She enjoys meeting students in the art community during creative sessions and selling student designs with Zenith's Marketplace. In her free time, she writes music, does math homework, and goes out with friends.

Send off Messages

Rose is graduating this year. We have gathered a few messages from those who have known and worked with her over the years. Please read their kind words below.

“I was a sophomore when Rose became one of the captains of the debate team. She strived to get her work done as soon as possible and put in the most effort when she could. Rose helped us learn how to debate without making us feel incapable. She is dedicated, focused, compassionate, and brilliant. She would never give up on challenges and her teammates, no matter what. And with all of these qualities, Rose can do incredible things in the future.”

— Anonymous

“Rose is a responsible leader with tons of creative ideas. She is dedicated to the activities she participates in. Rose was an essential leader for Zenith. Her ideas for creative sessions were always engaging. With her help, Zenith partnered with other clubs in school and attracted many new members. With that being said, we hope that you have a wonderful time in college. ”

— Anonymous (11)

“Since I joined Zenith, Rose has always been a figure of inspiration. Watching her lead and rebuild Zenith with such ability left me in awe. She motivates me to be an involved Zenith member and help others around me. My experiences within and outside Zenith would not be the same without Rose. Rose inspires those around her and will continue to have a powerful presence wherever she goes.”

— Anonymous (11)

Interview

What is your favorite medium to create with?

I like printmaking with linocuts and oil painting. I carve stamps when my reference images are full of structured lines. I paint with fewer symbols, allowing me to use many colors.

What other art styles are you interested in?

I like creating art inspired by children's books with a touch of fantasy. I also enjoy looking at surrealist art, but I do not make art in that style.

From where do you derive inspiration from?

I get inspiration from other art students in my class. I love walking around our AP Art room and seeing what others are working on. I am also inspired by nature and often infuse different types of plants in my work. Strong emotions of anger, sadness, or happiness can also spark artistic ideas for me.

What was your thematic exploration (sustained investigation) for AP Art and Design? What common themes do you use in your work?

My AP sustained investigation theme explored how we can process and depict our dreams and nightmares. I took inspiration from my great-grandmother's dream books. She would transcribe my descriptions of my old dreams into these books, and I would illustrate them. This process encouraged my creativity and imagination.

How do you plan to continue your art and incorporate it into your life in the future?

In college, I hope to minor in visual arts. I also want to incorporate a design aspect into my future job, which is highly likely as I am considering pursuing engineering. If art does not make it into my career, I will work on different pieces during my free time.

What advice do you have for students who want to be involved in the Arts but are unsure if they can fit them into their schedules?

My first advice would be to fit art into your schedule! Some students might feel pressured to take a more academic course to get into a specific college, but having different passions, such as art, also looks good on your transcript. If an art class can not fit into your school schedule, you should join Zenith! We have creative sessions every Thursday, where you can make art in different mediums and meet a group of friends who love being creative.

What is your taste in music? What do you listen to while making art?

I like listening to super loud music while I create art. Some of my favorite albums are Load by Metallica and Ten by Pearl Jam, and I like anything by Måneskin.