WDHS Art Corner

By: Colleen Hoffmann, Westerner Staff
Nick Becker is a seventeen-year old senior who is a very talented member of the art program at Western Dubuque High School. He has created numerous works of art in his years at the school. Nick has also participated in the WaMac Art Show, meaning his work was selected by his instructors to compete against other students' work. His most recent piece (pictured) is called "Something Very Simple," a comment on the simplicity of the piece. It is a silhouette of his face in black and white. He says he had no inspiration; he was "just passing the time." When asked whether he planned to pursue art in college, Becker answered, "I plan to go for architecture, which is some kind of art, I guess."  He enjoys making mixed-media sculptures and expects most of his artwork this year will be of that variety.