Award Winners Announced for Resilience: The 2022 NOVA Loudoun Student Art Exhibition

Over the last two years, NOVA students have experienced and overcome many new challenges–among them, the uncertainty surrounding a global pandemic. In particular, this event changed the ways students interacted, both with one another and within the context of our educational institution. Most certainly, NOVA students have shown amazing resilience in continuing to pursue their artistic passions, setting a strong foundation for future successes in the visual arts.

Resilience: The 2022 NOVA Loudoun Student Art Exhibition opened on Monday, April 4, and will run through Friday, May 13, in the Waddell Art Gallery on the Loudoun Campus. The exhibition features 40 works in various media created by art students from the Campus. Award winners have been announced for Resilience. Congratulations to the following students whose artworks are featured in this exhibition.

Best of Show ($100)
James Davenport, Green Triangles

2D Media
First Place ($75): Lukundo Lula Musonda, Ifitambala (headwrap)
Second Place ($50): Maggie Gercken, Overgrowth
Third Place ($25): Angel Millard, Self-Portrait

3D Media
First Place ($75): Kevin La, Crooked Tree
Second Place ($50): Mj Gomez-Salazar, Trapped
Third Place ($25): Armoni Futrell, Helping Hand

Digital Media
First Place ($75): Hala Nakhlawi, Face Study Animation
Second Place ($50): Mcjuby Absolu, King of the Court Intro
Third Place ($25): Imauri Smith, Create Yourself

This year, the 2022 NOVA Loudoun Student Art Exhibition celebrates numerous creative achievements accomplished during this time of dynamic change. This exhibition showcases student artwork as confirmation of the ambition and tenacity of the human spirit.

For more information, please contact Prof. Damon Arhos.

Submitted by:
Damon Arhos, LO-Art, DArhos@nvcc.edu