Novi Student's Artwork Sends Powerful Message
The Novi Community School District chose Emily Patterson's work for this year's student art purchase because of its beauty — and its message.
Each year, the Novi Community School District buys a piece of art created by a Novi student. This year, 18-year-old Emily Patterson’s piece, Glasses, was selected by administrators for the district's student art purchase. The piece is on display at the Educational Services Building at 25345 Taft Rd. “It’s a huge honor for me, personally, because I really didn’t expect it,” said Patterson, who graduated this month from Novi High School. “This piece, I thought, was one of my greater successes, so to get the feedback in that form was awesome. I was elated about it.” The Board of Education awarded Patterson with a check for $180 for the piece at its June 9 meeting. At a glance, the piece is a creation of glass and color. Six different-size …
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