Morgan Jamison earns special recognition at TMA exhibit

Morgan Jamison

Morgan Jamison of Whitehouse earned special recognition at Tyler Museum of Art's third annual High School Art Exhibition on March 4. Participants in the event were honored with a reception in their honor, and Jamison was one of five area seniors to receive special recognition awards.

"It's encouraging to see the creativity and energy expressed by these students," said Ken Tomio, TMA curator and head of education. "The museum hosts this exhibition each year so that others can enjoy this fresh, new talent. It also provides these young artists the experience of participating in a professionally organized museum exhibition, it helps them build their portfolio and encourages their continued education. We invite the public to come catch a glimpse of tomorrow's exciting artists."

Jamison's entry, Upland Reflection (206) is a black and white photograph.

"Morgan is a talented young lady, she is gifted with an intuitive visual insight enabling her to see beyond the usual image to something more unique," said Christine Killian, WHS art instructor. "She has only taken art one year but has proven her talents several times by winning spots in competitions throughout this year."

Joining Jamison were: Rebecca Williams, Bishop T.K Gorman Catholic High School, Flower (2004), charcoal on paper; Abraham Robles, John Tyler High School, 2 Faces and Squares (2007), mixed media; Clay Dunklin, Robert E. Lee High School, My Epiphany (2006), acrylic on canvas; and Adam Kelley, Robert E. Lee High School, Circuit City (2006), chalk pastel on watercolor paper.

The High School Art Exhibition is a juried show, and this year features 40 works from senior art students at four area schools. Initial selections in the competition were made by art instructors from each school including Lisa McGehee of Bishop T. K. Gorman Catholic School; Marilyn Coler and Steve Fuqua of John Tyler High School; Linda Keane of Robert E. Lee High School; and Lisa Kendall and Killian of Whitehouse High School.

Judging the top winners in the exhibition were local art professors Curtis Watson from Texas College, Chris Stewart from Tyler Junior College and James Pace from University of Texas at Tyler. All participants in the exhibition were awarded student memberships in the Tyler Museum of Art.

The High School Art Exhibition will be displayed in the TMA's upstairs Carmichael Gallery through March 25; admission is free.