NIGHTMARE ON MAIN STREET
STUDENT ART EXHIBIT
OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 12, 2023
JUROR HOLLY HUNT
Nightmare on Main Street, Juror Holly Hunt, is the Huntington Arts Council’s annual exhibit for student artists in grades 6 -12. Students from any school district were welcome to submit work inspired by Halloween and the following statement by our juror.
“Fear is one of the seven universal emotions and can stem from real threats or imagined dangers. Many consider fear to be a “negative” emotion, but fear can actually serve an important role in keeping us safe. Halloween is commonly known for pumpkins, costumes, witches, trick-or-treating, and haunted houses. In the 21st century, simulated Halloween haunted houses are used to frighten willing participants by incorporating actors dressed in costume, fearsome sets and characters, darkness, and sound and fog machines. While some might enjoy the journey through these types of haunted houses, others enjoy entering a location that is rumored to be haunted and exploring in the darkness not knowing what lurks around the corner. Fear can be either an exhilarating and unexplainable thrill or a harmful and harrowing experience. Using the medium of your choice, create an art piece to depict how fear has affected your life in either a negative or positive way.”
Featured Image: Clown by Soraya Jabir
ABOUT THE JUROR: Holly Hunt is a New York based photographer whose work consists primarily of self-portraits where she uses darkness and light in unconventional attire and surroundings to represent her personal journey. Her images are inspired by her childhood or forgotten memories that have been triggered through her exploration and discovery. Her images of abandonment are widely known and have been awarded by Heckscher Museum of Art and Gallery North. Holly’s artwork has been exhibited in over twenty-five galleries. She is a photography instructor and author.
Work Presented in the Main St. Gallery
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Work Presented in the Online Gallery
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