This piece is a self-portrait and a tribute to everything that makes the artist who she is. The image of Nowak is surrounded by pictures, notes, stickers, and other mementos that represent important people and experiences. “I wanted to produce a piece that both thanks and honors these influences through a fragmented collaged background, mementos of those who have formed me” Nowak said in her artist’s statement.
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“Under the Influence”
(Visual Art) Emma Nowak (‘26)
May 7, 2025
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About the Contributor
Elena Cunningham, Student Life Editor, Creative Content Manager
Elena Cunningham is a sophomore in her second year at CSD. She spent her first year learning and growing in Creative Writing class and is excited to explore a new area of writing. She has loved reading (especially fiction) even longer than writing and her favorite book is The Outsiders for its characters and their dynamic relationships. A recent favorite is also the layered storyline of Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.
Elena also spends a large portion of time playing volleyball. She has bounced around positions since starting high school, mostly playing as a middle blocker (despite being 5’3”), and she loves changing positions because she is constantly learning new aspects of the game.
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“Always try to be a little kinder than is necessary”
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“Hall of Fame”
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