Stepping through the doors of the Coppell Arts Center instantly transports you into immersive worlds created by six Coppell High School artists.
Coppell’s IB Visual Arts program hosted a reception for friends, family and teachers on March 12 to view the work of six CHS artists in the IB Visual Arts program.
“Part of the reason why I wanted students to be able to hold exhibitions at the Art Center is because it is one of their curriculum requirements,” IB art teacher Michelle Hauske said. “I’ve been in communication with the nonprofit organization, Coppell Creatives, who organize art events throughout the community, since before the Art Center opened.”
The art was presented in two sections separated by grade level, giving CHS seniors artists Sri Sista, Eunice Han and Ayan Dadsena a larger space to display eight to 11 pieces from their two years in the IB Visual Arts program.
Sista illustrated her experience of moving from India to Coppell by exploring ideas of identity and integrating pieces of her Indian heritage into a new country.
“I’m going to miss the close relationship I had with Mrs. Hauske and my classmates,” Sista said. “We all have a family bond amongst ourselves and want each other to succeed. Even though we have a lot of hard deadlines, Mrs. Hauske only encourages us with positive words.”
Han’s display portrays herself amidst diverse settings that make her nostalgic and comforted.
“The main thing I focused on was taking my time,” Han said. “I did procrastinate a little bit in my junior year, but throughout the two years, I developed new ideas and processes to create them. I also wanted to connect my artworks together.”
Dadsena explored how varied viewpoints in society cause unique perceptions of identity and reality.
“As a senior, I feel like I’m trying to live up to my past work,” Dadsena said. “But I’ve learnt to enjoy the process, I feel like a lot of the times we stress about finishing our work. But at the end of the day, you have to have fun in the process and enjoy what you’re making.”
Junior artists Matteo Zanelli, Sreshta Paracha and Safiya Azam selected three pieces to be displayed.
English teacher Erika Cansino attended to support Zanelli and attests to the development in his work.
“When I was looking at the artwork, I was immediately captured by the fact that it was strikingly different from what his creations were last year,” Cansino said.
Juniors are working on expanding their portfolios to add to their extensive exhibition in spring 2026.
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