ACC Packet 11-28-22CITY OF CUPERTINO
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
AGENDA
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Monday, November 28, 2022
6:30 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Meeting Minutes for the September 26, 2022 Arts and Culture Commission
Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes for the September 26, 2022
Arts and Culture Commission meeting.
A - Draft Minutes
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not on the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
2.Subject: Update on and Return of Art Talks
Recommended Action: Receive an update from commissioners on the November Art
Talk and discuss the logistics for the months of February and May .
NEW BUSINESS
3.Subject: Architectural and Site Approval to consider a public art installation for The
Forum at 23500 Cristo Rey Dr. (Application No. ASA-2021-008; Applicant: Peter Lin,
Greenbrier Development; APN: 342-54-999).
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on a public art installation for The
Forum at 23500 Cristo Rey Dr. and adopt the draft resolution (Attachment 1) to
approve the proposed artwork.
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Staff Report
1- Draft Resolution ASA-2021-008
2 - Fine Arts Application
3 - Artist Profile of Roger White Stoller
4 - Description of Artwork
5 - Artwork Plan Set
6 - Stoller Plaque
4.Subject: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Distinguished, Emerging, and Young Artist Award
Programs
Recommended Action: Evaluate participant submissions for Distinguished, Emerging,
and Young Artist Award Programs and select winners for each category.
A - Distinguished Artist Award Application
B - Emerging Artist Award Application
C - Young Artist Award Application
D - Distinguished Artist Award Evaluation Form
E - Emerging Artist Award Evaluation Form
F - Young Artist Award Evaluation Form
G - 2022 Distinguished Artist Award Submissions
H - 2022 Emerging Artist Award Submissions
I - 2022 Young Artist (Group A) Award Submissions
J - 2022 Young Artist (Group B) Award Submissions
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
5.Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Recommended Action: Receive monthly update reports from staff and commissioners.
COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE AT UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
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be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours.
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Agenda Item
22-11782 Agenda Date:
11/28/2022 Agenda #: 1.
Subject: Meeting Minutes for the September 26, 2022 Arts and Culture Commission Meeting
Review and approve the minutes for the September 26, 2022 Arts and Culture Commission meeting.
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DRAFT MINUTES
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
Monday, September 26, 2022
6:30 p.m.
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
At 6:31 p.m., Chair Kasamsetty called the meeting to order via virtual teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Sudha Kasamsetty, Janki Chokshi, Madhusudan “Satish” Tare,
Carol Maa
Commissioners Absent: Esha Rao
Staff Present: Rachelle Sander, Jessica Javier, Kevin Khuu
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Subject: Presentation on Arts and Culture Commission Budget
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the Arts and Culture Commission Budget.
Rachelle Sander, Acting Director, introduced Kevin Khuu, Management Analyst, to present on
the item. Management Analyst Khuu presented the Arts and Culture Commisson budget
overview, summary, and new proposals and requests.
Commissioner Maa requested clarification on cost allocation. Management Analyst Khuu clarified that cost allocation covers the cost of services from other City departments internally including general support from City Clerk’s Office, Innovation Technology, etc. Commissioner Maa requested clarification on contract services. Management Analyst Khuu clarified that contract services is for external partnerships with outside organizations or purchases that can’t be made internally. Vice Chair Chokshi requested clarification on proposals for new projects. Acting Director Sander clarified that in the January commission meeting, commissioners will bring forth project ideas for the City Work Program and staff will estimate the budget needed. Commissioner Maa asked if there is a place where they can view previous projects. Management Analyst Khuu shared that you can view the City Work Program Dashboard on the City’s website. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Subject: July 25, 2022 Arts and Culture Commission Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Review and approve the July 25, 2022 Arts and Culture Commission
meeting minutes.
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Vice Chair Chokshi motioned to approve the minutes as submitted. Chair Kasamsetty
seconded. Motion passed with 4 yes and 1 absent.
POSTPONEMENTS
3. Subject: Update on and Discuss Return of Art Talks
Recommended Action: Receive an update and discuss return of Art Talks in a virtual or in-
person format.
Acting Director Sander informed the commission of the return of Art Talks in person in
November. Commissioner Tare will plan the November Art Talk. Staff will work with
Commissioner Tare and Chair Kasamsetty to help plan the event, assist with marketing, and
check availability of other commissioners.
Commissioner Maa requested clarification for the process of Art Talks. Chair Kasamsetty
explained that it is a program where the commission invites an artist in person, reaches out to
the Cupertino community, and engages them during the session sometimes with
demonstrations.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
4. Subject: Distinguished, Emgering, and Young Artist Award Programs
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the current submittals, marketing, and outreach
efforts for the Distinguished, Emerging, and Young Artist Award programs.
Acting Director Sander provided an update on the Artist Award Programs. Staff have received
one emerging artist award submission, one young artist award submission, and have followed
up with three submissions that are incomplete and need additional information. Encouraged
commissioners to continue promotion.
NEW BUSINESS
5. Subject: Update on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Work Program Items
Recommended Action: Receive the update on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Work Program
items.
Acting Director Sander presented on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Work Program items for the
Arts and Culture Commission.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
6. Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Recommended Action: Receive monthly update reports from staff and commissioners.
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Vice Chair Chokshi reported on the Day and Night Fun Fest. Very successful event in regard to
Arts and Culture promotion, and handed out Artist Award flyers to youth and artists.
Chair Kasamsetty reported that she has received positive emails from the community in regard
to the Arts and Culture Commission name change.
Commissioner Maa reported that she is planning to attend the upcoming Jollyman All-Inclusive
Playground community meeting.
Acting Director Sander provided the Director’s update on the following:
- Council approved extending the resolution authorizing continued remote teleconference
meetings through October 6, 2022.
o The commission will be updated about November and whether Council will
extend the resolution moving forward.
- Upcoming events for the Revitalize Memorial Park project:
o Online survey on Engage Cupertino that is active until October 9.
o Pop-up at Diwali on October 8.
o Please visit engagecupertino.org for more information.
COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE AT UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Commissioners to attend the upcoming Mayor’s meetings as follows:
October 12 – Commissioner Rao
November 9 – Commissioner Maa
December 14 – Chair Kasamsetty
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
Acting Director Sander updated the Commission that Artist Awards and Art Talks will be on
the future agendas, and in November there will be an overview of the City Work Program
process to prepare for the January commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kasamsetty adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. to the November 28, 2022 meeting at 6:30
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Jessica Javier, Administrative Assistant
Parks and Recreation Department
Minutes approved at the _____ regular meeting
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Agenda Item
22-11784 Agenda Date:
11/28/2022 Agenda #: 2.
Subject: Update on and Return of Art Talks
Receive an update from commissioners on the November Art Talk and discuss the logistics for the
months of February and May.
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Agenda Item
22-11785 Agenda Date:
11/28/2022 Agenda #: 3.
Subject:Architectural and Site Approval to consider a public art installation for The Forum at 23500
Cristo Rey Dr.(Application No.ASA-2021-008;Applicant:Peter Lin,Greenbrier Development;APN:
342-54-999).
Receive a presentation on a public art installation for The Forum at 23500 Cristo Rey Dr.and adopt
the draft resolution (Attachment 1) to approve the proposed artwork.
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ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: November 28, 2022
Subject
Architectural and Site Approval to consider a public art installation for The Forum at
23500 Cristo Rey Dr. (Application No. ASA-2021-008; Applicant: Peter Lin, Greenbrier
Development; APN: 342-54-999).
Recommended Action
Receive a presentation on a public art installation for The Forum at 23500 Cristo Rey Dr.
and adopt the draft resolution (Attachment 1) to approve the proposed artwork.
Discussion
Background
On April 17, 2018 City Council approved additions and renovations to the existing Forum
facilities, as well as new buildings resulting in 23 new independent living villas, 10 new
beds and 46,026 square feet of renovations and additions to the skilled nursing facility,
10,500 square feet of renovations to the assisted living facility, 26 new beds in a 39,000-
square-foot new
memory care
building, and 27,000
square feet of
renovations and
additions to the
commons facilities via
planning applications
DP-2017-01, ASA-
2017-03, TR-2018-06,
and EA-2017-01. Figure 1: The Forum, with proposed area for art location squared in red.
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Artwork is required as a condition of approval under DP-2017-01, Condition #6 - Public
Art Requirement1 as follows:
Public art shall be provided for the project in accordance with General Plan Policy 2 -66
and the City’s Public Art Ordinance (Chapter 19.148 of the Cupertino Municipal Code).
The minimum expenditure for the artwork, including, but not limited to design,
fabrication, and installation is .25 percent of the total project budget, with an expenditure
cap of $100,000. The project pro forma shall be provided to the City to confirm the project
budget. The final public art plans (including location and design) shall be reviewed by the
Fine Arts Commission during the building permit stage, in advance of final occupancy.
Once approved by the Fine Arts Commission, the public artwork shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the City prior to final occupancy.
The applicant is proposing to
locate the artwork at the entry of
the project site (Figure 2). The
property is located at 23500
Cristo Rey Dr. and is bounded
by Marynoll Seminary to the
east, Rancho San Antonio
County Park to the north and
west, and the Oak Valley
Development to the south.
Since the proposed project is
limited to exterior modifications to the site and landscaping. Municipal Code Chapters
19.12 and 19.168 requires that an Architectural and Site Approval Permit is obtained for
such modifications.
Artwork
Location
The proposed artwork location is situated in the entrance area of The Forum
Development, highly visible to motorists, residents, and pedestrians . No trees were
removed to facilitate this art installation.
1 After the approval of this project, CMC 19.148: Required Artwork in Public and Private Developments has
been updated to require that the minimum expenditure for the artwork, including but not limited to design,
fabrication, and installation, shall be one percent of the construction valuati on, with the following tiers:
A 1% of the first $100 million of construction valuation.
B. 0.9% of construction valuation for valuation more than $100 million.
Figure 2: Location of art piece.
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The project area comprises a footprint of approximately 6,000 square feet and comprises
the sculpture and a decomposed granite pathway that provides a single access point to
the art site. The site area also includes native Californian landscaping and nine oak trees
planted as part of The Forum redevelopment. Please refer to Attachment 5 for the artwork
plan set.
Design
The proposed outdoor sculpture for The
Forum, named Natura, is created by Roger
White Stoller of Stoller Studio, is an 11-foot
tall, stainless steel spiral structure (See Figure
3).
The artist has intergrated the natural world
into this design; in particular the local flora
and fauna. See Figure 4 below. The artist has
completed similar spiral designs, each unique
to the location of the respective public and
private pieces, across the United States. Please
refer to the artist’s profile in Attachment 3, as
well as the artwork description in Attachment
4.
The decomposed granite path
will be lit by downward
directed low-voltage LED path
lighting, while the art piece will
be illuminated by similar low-
voltage LED up lighting. Up
lighting is allowed for public
art pieces as ordained in CMC
19.102.040 Outdoor Lighting
Requirements, and as approved
by the Arts and Culture
Commission.
Environmental Review
This project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion
of Small Structures and/or Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land).
Figure 3: Art piece design and relative size.
Figure 4: Closer detail of the art piece.
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Other Department/Agency Review
The City’s Building Division, Environmental Programs Division, Public Works
Department, and the Santa Clara County Fire Department have no objections to the
project.
Conclusion
Staff recommends approval of the project because the project and conditions of approval
addressed concerns related to the proposed art piece and all of the findings for approval
of the proposed project, consistent with Chapters 19.148 and 19.168 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code, could be made.
Next Steps
The permit will become effective 14 calendar days from the date of the hearing. The
decision of the Arts and Culture Commission is final, unless appealed within 14 calendar
days from the date of the hearing. The applicant team may apply for building and/or
other permits with the City at the end of the appeal period (December 12, 2022 at 5:00pm).
This approval is valid until November 28, 2024. The applicant team may apply for a one-
time two-year extension before the approval expires.
Prepared by: Gian Paolo Martire, Senior Planner
Reviewed and approved for submission by: Piu Ghosh, Planning Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Resolution ASA-2021-008
2. Fine Arts Application
3. Artist Profile of Roger White Stoller
4. Description of Artwork
5. Artwork Plan Set
6. Stoller Plaque
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ASA-2022-001
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
DRAFT RESOLUTION
OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CUPERTINO APPROVING THE PROPOSED ART AT THE FORUM
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 23500 CRISTO REY DRIVE
SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: Public Art (ASA-2021-008)
Applicant: Peter Lin (Greenbrier Development)
Location: 23500 Cristo Rey Dr. (APN: 342-54-999)
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Arts and Culture Commission of the City of Cupertino received an
application for an Architectural and Site Approval to consider public art at The Forum
Development; and
WHEREAS, artwork in private developments is required per Cupertino Municipal Code
19.148; and
WHEREAS, the Arts and Culture Commission has held at least one public meeting with
regard to the application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970 (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”), together with the State
CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.)
(hereinafter, "CEQA Guidelines"), the City staff has independently studied the proposed
Project and has determined that the Project is exempt from environmental review
pursuant to the categorical exemption in CEQA Guidelines section 1530 3 (New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and/or Section 15304 (Minor Alterations
to Land); and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said
application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code Section 19.148.060 Design Criteria
and Artist Qualifications and Section 19.168.030 Architectural and Site Approval, the Arts
and Culture Commission finds as follows with regard to this application:
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1. The artwork is of a nature specified in Section 19.148.030.
Section 19.148.030 (A) identifies sculpture as a permitted artwork.
2. The artwork requirement is to be satisfied with one significant piece of artwork,
except that the requirement may be met with several works of art when specifically
found by the Fine Arts Commission to fulfill the intent of this chapter. The artwork
shall be an integral part of the landscaping and/or architecture of the buildings.
The artwork consists of one primary sculpture located along the front entry way into The
Forum Development. The location of the artwork is in an open area making it an integral
component of the landscaping and site.
3. The artwork shall be easily visible from the public street and be located in an area
specifically designated on the project site plan. Appropriate locations include, but are
not limited to, entryways to the property, greenbelts, and building exteriors. The
artwork must be in permanent view to motorists and pedestrians. Artwork located at
the entrance to a development should make a major statement and be visible from the
main parking lot, if any. When located in proximity to major traffic thoroughfares, the
artwork should be at a motorist's scale and oriented toward the view corridor of the
motorist.
The artwork would be visible to residents, motorists, and pedestrians who travel by the site
because the artwork shall be located in an area along the street entering The Forum
development.
4. The composition of the artwork shall be of permanent materials requiring a low level
of maintenance. Materials used shall be durable and resistant to graffiti and the effects
of weather.
The materials are permanent stainless-steel materials requiring a low level of maintenance.
The lights have an approximate 20-year durability. A maintenance program has been approved
as part of this application.
5. The nature and style of the artwork shall be considered in the context of other artwork
in the surrounding area in order to encourage a wide range of art styles and materials,
and to create a balanced and interesting aesthetic appearance. The developer is
encouraged to give preference to artists living or working in the San Francisco Bay
area, and to avoid using artists whose work is already displayed as public art within
the City of Cupertino boundaries.
The artwork meets the minimum requirements because the proposal adds to the wide range of
styles and materials currently represented in Cupertino’s catalog of public art. The artist is
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local to the San Francisco Bay Area, but has not been previously commissioned for other works
in Cupertino, therefore adds to the diversity of artists locally.
6. Artwork shall be identified by an appropriate plaque or monument measuring not
less than eight inches by eight inches. The plaque shall be made of a durable,
permanent material and shall be placed near the artwork, and shall list the date of
installation, title and artist, and medium.
The artwork is identified by a 8”x8” stainless-steel plaque at the entry pathway to the art piece.
7. The proposed artwork shall meet the criteria for review as set forth in the City of
Cupertino Public Art Program Guidelines for Selection of Public Art, as originally
adopted by the City Council Resolution No. 05-040, or as later amended.
The art program meets the criteria stated within City of Cupertino Public Art Program
Guidelines for Selection of Public Art, which are incorporated into the findings stated above
in Sections II 1-5 and/or incorporated into the conditions of approval in Section III of this
resolution.
8. The proposal, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to property
or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, general welfare, or convenience:
The proposal proposes public artwork at the entry landscape area of The Forum development.
Minimal modifications are proposed for the site landscaping. Therefore, the proposed artwork
will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience.
9. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 19.168, the General Plan, any
specific plan, zoning ordinances, applicable planned development permit, conditional
use permits, variances, subdivision maps or other entitlements to use which regulate
the subject property including, but not limited to, adherence to the following specific
criteria:
a) Abrupt changes in building scale should be avoided. A gradual transition related
to height and bulk should be achieved between new and existing buildings.
The project scope does not include an increase in floor area or modifications to any of the
buildings onsite. The artwork is proposed in an area onsite where there are currently no
structures. Additionally, the design maintains a human scale and is relative to the
surrounding oak trees in the landscape area.
b) In order to preserve design harmony between new and existing buildings and in
order to preserve and enhance property values, the materials, textures and colors
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of new building should harmonize with adjacent development by being consistent
or compatible with design and color schemes with the future character of the
neighborhoods and purposes of the zone in which they are situated. The location,
height and materials of walls, fencing, hedges and screen planting should
harmonize with adjacent development. Unsightly storage areas, utility
installations and unsightly elements of parking lots should be concealed. The
planting of ground cover or various types of pavements should be used to prevent
dust and erosion, and the unnecessary destruction of existing healthy trees should
be avoided. Lighting for development should be adequate to meet safety
requirements as specified by the engineering and building departments and
provide shielding to prevent spill-over light to adjoining property owners.
The proposed artwork is designed to be harmonious with the surrounding landscape and is
compatible with the natural surroundings of The Forum development, as well as Rancho
San Antonio Park. New native landscaping will complement the intent of the design of the
spiral art piece. Lighting for the artwork are low-voltage LEDs and lighting standards have
been conditioned to prevent intrusive effects on adjacent properties.
c) The number, location, color, size, height, lighting and landscaping of outdoor
advertising signs and structures have been designed to minimize traffic hazard,
positively affect the general appearance of the neighborhood and harmonize with
adjacent development.
The artwork is identified by a plaque at the pathway as required by CMC Section
19.148.060. They are made of durable, permanent materials and are integrated into the
artwork design and overall site.
d) With respect to new projects within existing residential ne ighborhoods, new
development should be designed to protect residents from noise, traffic, light and
visually intrusive effects by use of buffering, setbacks, landscaping, walls and
other appropriate design measures.
This application is not a new development project and the artwork itself maintains
sufficient setback along the front setback, approximately 90” from the closest residential
property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of the maps, facts, exhibits, testimony, staff’s report and
presentation, and other evidence submitted in this matter, subject to the conditions which
are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on PAGE 4 thereof,
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The application for an Architectural and Site Approval, Application no. ASA-2022-001
for Public Artwork is hereby approved and that the subconclusions upon which the
findings and conditions specified in this resolution are based and contained in the Public
Meeting record concerning Application no. ASA-2022-001 as set forth in the Minutes of
the Fine Arts Commission Meeting of May 23, 2022 and are incorporated by reference as
though fully set forth herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the Fine Arts application prepared by Peter Lin of Greenbrier
Development titled “Natura: Artwork at the Forum” consisting of 37 pages, except
as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. ACCURACY OF PROJECT PLANS
The applicant/property owner is responsible to verify all pertinent property data
including but not limited to property boundary locations, building setbacks,
property size, building square footage, any relevant easements and/or
construction records. Any misrepresentation of any property data may invalidate
this approval and may require additional review.
3. ANNOTATION OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The conditions of approval set forth shall be incorporated into and annotated on
the first page of the building plans.
4. BUILDING AND FIRE CODE
The applicant shall apply for and obtain building permits to allow the construction
of the approved project. The applicant shall provide information and plans to
allow the Building Official and the Fire Marshall, or their designee, to determine
that the proposed plans comply with Building and Fire Codes in effect at the time
of application for a building permit.
5. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or agencies
with regard to the proposed project for additional conditions and requirements.
Any misrepresentation of any submitted data may invalidate an approval by the
Community Development Department.
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6. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum
extent feasible subject to the Building Official. The applicant shall provide
evidence that materials were recycled prior to occupancy.
7. DUST CONTROL
The following construction practices shall be implemented during all phases of
construction for the proposed project to prevent visible dust emissions from
leaving the site:
a. Water all exposed surfaces areas (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles,
graded areas, and unpaved access roads) at least twice daily and more often
during windy periods to prevent visible dust from leaving the site; active areas
adjacent to windy periods; active areas adjacent to existing land uses shall be
kept damp at all times, or shall be treated with non-toxic stabilizers or dust
palliatives.
b. All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be
covered.
c. All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed
using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry
power sweeping is prohibited.
d. All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
e. All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as
soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading
unless seeding or soil binders are used.
f. Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in
use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the
California airborne toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California
Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction
workers at all access points.
g. All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in
accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be checked
by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper condition prior
to operation.
h. Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact
at the Lead Agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and
take corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District’s phone number shall
also be visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
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The applicant shall incorporate the City’s construction best management practices
into the building permit plan set prior to any grading, excavation, foundation or
building permit issuance.
8. EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS/TREATMENTS
The final building exterior plan shall closely resemble the details shown on the
original approved plans. Final building exterior treatment plan (including but not
limited to details on exterior color, materials, architectural treatments, doors,
windows, lighting fixtures, and/or embellishments) shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of
building permits to ensure quality and consistency. Any exterior changes
determined to be substantial by the Director of Community Development shall
either require a modification to this permit or a new permit based on the extent of
the change.
9. ARTWORK IDENTIFICATION
Artwork shall be identified by an appropriate plaque or monument measuring not
less than eight inches by eight inches. The plaque shall be made of a durable,
permanent material and shall be placed near the artwork, and shall list the date of
installation, title and artist, and medium.
10. PERMANENT INSTALLATION
The artwork shall be a permanent, maintained fixed asset of the property, and
statements to this fact shall be attached or recorded to the existing CC&R's or
otherwise recorded on the property deed, to advise subsequent property owners of
their obligations to maintain the artwork. Artwork may not be removed without
replacement with all necessary City Permits or the express written approval from the
Fine Arts Commission or body governing such matters in the future.
11. MAINTENANCE
Materials used shall be durable and resistant to graffiti and the effects of weather.
12. DUPLICATION
To assure that the art work will not be duplicated, the artist shall be asked to warrant
that the art work is unique and an edition of one, unless stated to the contrary in the
contract and disclosed to the Fine Arts Commission. Multiples shall be considered for
selection at the discretion of the Fine Arts Commission.
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13. LIGHTING PLAN
Applicant shall provide to staff the proposed light ing plan for the art program. The
plan shall include, but is not limited to, lighting specifications such as location, size,
type, color, controls, timers, and appropriate illumination levels. The Director of
Community Development, or staff designee, shall review and approve the lighting
plan.
14. DARK SKY COMPLIANCE
Alternative lighting standards for increased color temperature (no more than 4,000K)
are approved pursuant to review and approval by the Fine Arts Commission. Prior to
the issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall provide to staff the lighting plan
for the art program to comply with the remaining development standards of
Cupertino Municipal Code (CMC) Section 19.102.040 Outdoor Lighting
Requirements, including project lighting to be fully extinguished or motion sensor
operated after 11:00 p.m., pursuant to CMC Section 19.102(B)(4). In the event changes
are proposed from the approved plans, said changes must be reviewed and approved
by the Director of Community Development or their designee. The applicant shall
provide all documentation required to determine compliance with the Municipal
Code.
15. PUBLIC ACCESS TO ARTWORK
The artwork shall remain in permanent view to pedestrians and motorists and remain
accessible to both pedestrians in the public right-of-way and to visitors of the Forum.
No fencing or closing off the public artwork is permitted that would prohibit the
visibility and/or access to the artwork as intended by the artist and described in this
application.
16. GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HOURS AND NOISE LIMITS
a. All grading activities shall be limited to the dry season (April 15 to October 1),
unless permitted otherwise by the Director of Public works.
b. Construction hours and noise limits shall be compliant with all requirements
of Chapter 10.48 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
c. Grading, street construction, underground utility and demolition hours for
work done more than 750 feet away from residential areas shall be limited to
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to
6 p.m. Grading, street construction, demolition or underground utility work
within 750 feet of residential areas shall not occur on Saturdays, Sundays,
holidays, and during the nighttime period as defined in Section 10.48.053(b) of
the Municipal Code.
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d. Construction activities shall be limited to Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8
p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Construction activities are not
allowed on holidays as defined in Chapter 10.48 of the Municipal Code.
Nighttime construction is allowed if compliant with nighttime standards of
Section 10.48 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
e. Rules and regulations pertaining to all construction activities and limitations
identified in this permit, along with the name and telephone number of an
applicant appointed disturbance coordinator, shall be posted in a prominent
location at the entrance to the job site.
f. The applicant shall be responsible for educating all contractors and
subcontractors of said construction restrictions.
The applicant shall comply with the above grading and construction hours and
noise limit requirements unless otherwise indicated.
17. LANDSCAPE PROJECT SUBMITTAL
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a full Landscape
Documentation Package, per sections 14.15.050 A, B, C, and D of the Landscape
Ordinance, for projects with landscape area 500 square feet or more or elect to
submit a Prescriptive Compliance Application per sections 14.15.040 A, B, and C
for projects with landscape area between 500 square feet and 2,500 square feet.
The Landscape Documentation Package or Prescriptive Compliance Application
shall be reviewed and approved to the satisfaction of the Director of Community
Development prior to issuance of building permits, and additional requirements
per sections 14.15.040 D, E, F, and G or 14.15.050 E, F, G, H, and I will be required
to be reviewed and approved prior to final inspections.
18. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION REPORT
The project is subject to all provisions delineated in the Landscape Ordinance
(CMC, Chapter 14.15). A landscape installation audit shall be conducted by a
certified landscape professional after the landscaping and irrigation system have
been installed. The findings of the assessment shall be consolidated into a
landscape installation report.
The landscape installation report shall include, but is not limited to: inspection to
confirm that the landscaping and irrigation system are installed as specified in the
landscape and irrigation design plan, system tune-up, system test with
distribution uniformity, reporting overspray or run-off that causes overland flow,
and preparation of an irrigation schedule.
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The landscape installation report shall include the following statement: “The
landscape and irrigation system have been installed as specified in the landscape
and irrigation design plan and complies with the criteria of the ordinance and the
permit.”
19. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE
Per the Landscape Ordinance (CMC, Chapter 14.15), a maintenance schedule shall
be established and submitted to the Director of Community Development or
his/her designee, either with the landscape application package, with the
landscape installation report, or any time before the landscape installation report
is submitted.
a. Schedules should take into account water requirements for the plant
establishment period and water requirements for established landscapes.
b. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to the following: routine
inspection; pressure testing, adjustment, and repair of the irrigation system;
aerating and de-thatching turf areas; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning;
replanting of failed plants; weeding; pest control; and removing obstructions
to emission devices.
c. Failed plants shall be replaced with the same or functionally equivalent plants
that may be size-adjusted as appropriate for the stage of growth of the overall
installation. Failing plants shall either be replaced or be revived through
appropriate adjustments in water, nutrients, pest control or other factors as
recommended by a landscaping professional.
20. NESTING BIRDS
Nests of raptors and other birds shall be protected when in active use, as required
by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the California Department of Fish
and Game Code.
a. Construction and tree removal/pruning activities shall be scheduled to avoid
the nesting season to the extent feasible. If feasible, tree removal and/or
pruning shall be completed before the start of the nesting season to help
preclude nesting. The nesting season for most birds and raptors in the San
Francisco Bay area extends from February 1 through August 31.
Preconstruction surveys (described below) are not required for tree removal or
construction activities outside the nesting period.
b. If construction activities and any required tree removal occur during the
nesting season (February 1 and August 31), a qualified ornithologist shall be
required to conduct surveys prior to tree removal or construction activities.
Preconstruction surveys shall be conducted no more than 14 days prior to the
start of tree removal, pruning or construction. Preconstruction surveys shall be
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repeated at 14-day intervals until construction has been initiated in the area
after which surveys can be stopped. During this survey, the ornithologist shall
inspect all trees and other possible nesting habitats in and immediately
adjacent to the construction areas for nests.
c. If the survey does not identify any nesting birds that would be affected by
construction activities, no further mitigation is required. If an active nest
containing viable eggs or young birds is found sufficiently close to work areas
to be disturbed by these activities, their locations shall be documented, and
protective measures implemented under the direction of the qualified
ornithologist until the nests no longer contain eggs or young birds.
d. Protective measures shall include establishment of clearly delineated exclusion
zones (i.e., demarcated by identifiable fencing, such as orange construction
fencing or equivalent) around each nest location as determined by the qualified
ornithologist, taking into account the species of birds nesting, their tolerance
for disturbance and proximity to existing development. In general, exclusion
zones shall be a minimum of 300 feet for raptors and 75 feet for passerines and
other birds. The active nest within an exclusion zone shall be monitored on a
weekly basis throughout the nesting season to identify signs of disturbance and
confirm nesting status. The radius of an exclusion zone may be increased by
the qualified biologist, if project activities are determined to be adversely
affecting the nesting birds. Exclusion zones may be reduced by the qualified
biologist only in consultation with California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The protection measures and buffers shall remain in effect until the young have
left the nest and are foraging independently or the nest is no longer active.
e. A final report on nesting birds and raptors, including survey methodology,
survey date(s), map of identified active nests (if any), and protection measures
(if required), shall be submitted to the Planning Manager, through the building
permit review process, and be completed to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director prior to the start of grading.
21. TREE AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
The property owner shall be responsible for ensuring that the existing trees and
newly planted trees are properly maintained including but not limited to ensuring
that there is adequate soil drainage, that the soil is well-aerated, and irrigation
systems are thoroughly tested to provide sufficient water to landscaped areas
while reducing water waste.
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22. TREE PROTECTION
As part of the demolition or building permit drawings, a tree protection plan shall
be prepared by a certified arborist for the trees to be retained. In addition, the
following measures shall be added to the protection plan:
For trees to be retained, chain link fencing and other root protection shall be
installed around the dripline of the tree prior to any project site work.
No parking or vehicle traffic shall be allowed under root zones, unless using
buffers approved by the Project Arborist.
No trenching within the critical root zone area is allowed. If trenching is
needed in the vicinity of trees to be retained, the City’s consulting arborist shall
be consulted before any trenching or root cutting beneath the dripline of the
tree.
Wood chip mulch shall be evenly spread inside the tree projection fence to a
four-inch depth.
Tree protection conditions shall be posted on the tree protection barriers.
Retained trees shall be watered to maintain them in good health.
A covenant on the property shall be recorded that identifies all the protected
trees, prior to final occupancy.
The tree protection measures shall be inspected and approved by the certified
arborist prior to issuance of building permits. The City’s consulting arborist shall
inspect the trees to be retained and shall provide reviews prior to issuance of
demolition, grading or building permits. A report ascertaining the good health of
the trees mentioned above shall be provided prior to issuance of final occupancy.
23. INDEMNIFICATION
As part of the application, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the applicant shall
agree to indemnify, defend with the attorneys of the City’s choice, and hold
harmless the City, its City Council, and its officers, employees, and agents
(collectively, the “indemnified parties”) from and against any liability, claim,
action, cause of action, suit, damages, judgment, lien, levy, or proceeding
(collectively referred to as “proceeding”) brought by a third party against one or
more of the indemnified parties or one or more of the indemnified parties and the
applicant related to any Ordinance, Resolution, or action approving the project,
the related entitlements, environmental review documents, finding or
determinations, or any other permit or approval authorized for the project. The
indemnification shall include but not be limited to damages, fees, and costs
awarded against the City, if any, and cost of suit, attorneys’ fees, and other costs,
liabilities, and expenses incurred in connection with such proceeding whether
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incurred by the Applicant, the City, or the parties initiating or bringing such
proceeding.
The applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City its actual
attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. Such attorneys’ fees
and costs shall include amounts paid to the City’s outside counsel and shall
include City Attorney time and overhead costs and other City staff overhead costs
and any costs directly related to the litigation reasonably incurred by City . The
applicant shall likewise agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
indemnified parties from and against any damages, attorneys’ fees, or costs
awards, including attorneys’ fees awarded under Code of Civil Procedure section
1021.5, assessed or awarded against the indemnified parties. The Applicant shall
cooperate with the City to enter a Reimbursement Agreement to govern any such
reimbursement.
The Applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City for all costs
incurred in additional investigation or study of, or for supplementing, redrafting,
revising, or amending, any document (such as an Environmental Impact Report,
negative declaration, specific plan, or general plan amendment) if made necessary
by proceedings challenging the project approvals and related environmental
review, if the applicant desires to continue to pursue the project.
The Applicant shall agree that the City shall have no liability to the Applicant for
business interruption, punitive, speculative, or consequential damages.
24. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS, OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of November 2022 at a noticed Public Meeting of
the Arts and Culture Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the
following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Gian Paolo Martire Sudha Kasamsetty
Senior Planner Chair
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Cupertino Public Art
Application Form
Development Project
Project Name: ___________________________ Application No:
Address and/or Location:
Acreage:________________________________ Lot size:
Bldg. Sq. Ft. _____________________________ No. of stories:
Arch. Style: ______________________________ Bldg. Usage: :
Date of PC approval:_______________________ Date of CC approval
Planner Name: ___________________________ Estimated occupancy date:
Detailed project description:
Public Art
Overall project budget (from Pro Forma, et al)
.25% for Art: $___________________________ Artwork Budget: $
Artwork Name: __________________________ Brief description:
Materials: ______________________________ Dimensions:
Lighted? Y/N ____________________________ Estimated installation date:
Detailed description of art (location, materials, function, landscaping, lighting, pedestal, etc.):
Detailed description of identifying plaque (location, materials):
Cupertino Public Art Application Form Page 2
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Project Name: ___________________________ Application No:
Contacts
Developer:
Address:
Phone (office):________________________ Phone (cell):
Fax:_________________________________ Email:
Artist:
Address:
Phone (office):________________________ Phone (cell):
Fax:_________________________________ Email:
Submitted by:
________________________________ ___________________________
Signature Date
___________________________
Printed name
IMPORTANT: ATTACH SITE PLANS, ELEVATIONS, AND A LIST OF ANY OTHER
PERTINENT INFORMATION
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The Forum at Rancho San Antonio Artwork by Roger Stoller Estimated Cost 10-31-22
ITEM ESTIMATED COST ACTUAL COST DATE VERIFIED
Artwork Price
•materials and fabrication $60,500
•engineering fees $10,560
Artist Fee $16,300
Art Consultant’s fees (Owner Cost)$15,000
Landscape/Lighting Consultant’s fees
(Owner Cost)
$7,850
Transportation of artwork
•shipping $1,000
•crating —
•truck rental —
Installation of artwork
•site preparation* (Owner
Cost)
$20,000
•labor $2,760
•equipment rental $2,000
•special hardware/tools —
Professional Fees (legal/insurance)$3,000
Pedestal or display costs** (included in art)—
Lighting for artwork (Owner Cost)$13,000
Identification plaque $200
Sales Tax (Owner Cost)$5,359
Contingency (unused funds revert to Artist
Fee)
$3,680
TOTAL $161,209
*Directly related to the installation of the artwork (ie: trenching for lighting conduit, piping for water if water was not previously included
in the project, concrete footings, etc.)
**If not already included in the artwork price.
APPLICANT MUST ATTACH THE PRO FORMA (OR EQUIVALENT) TO
ILLUSTRATE TOTAL PROJECT COSTS.
Cupertino Public Art
Eligible Cost Worksheet
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Greenbrier Development, LLC 3232 McKinney Ave., Suite 1160 Dallas, Texas 75204
The Forum at Rancho San Antonio
Cupertino, CA
RE: Public Art Budget
Project Budget Substantiation
City’s direction: The minimum expenditure for the artwork design, fabrication, and installation shall be
equal to one-quarter of one percent (.25%) of the construction budget, with an expenditure cap of
$100,000, but the developer/owner is encouraged to spend more as necessary to provide aesthetic
artwork of an appropriate scale.
The one-quarter of one percent (.25%) of The Forum’s Masterplan construction budget exceeds the
$100,000 expenditure. Consequently, we will be budgeting our public artwork to meet/or exceed this
cap
Sincerely,
Peter Lin
First Vice President
Greenbrier Development
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Roger Stoller
Biography
Roger White Stoller (born January 21, 1954) is an American sculptor who specializes in large
works integrating stainless steel, bronze, and granite. He currently works out of studios in Portola
Valley and San Jose, California.
Stoller was born and raised in Santa Monica, California. His early influences include architect and
global thinker R. Buckminster Fuller and sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Stoller received his Bachelor of
Science in product design from the Art Center College of Design in 1981.
Over the next fifteen years, Stoller founded the design firm Stoller Design and co-founded Praxis
Design Associates, both specializing in product development for corporate clients. While working in
the field he taught in the industrial design program at San Jose State University.
In 1996, Stoller left Praxis and established the sculpture firm Stoller Studio, committing himself to
sculpture entirely. Stoller Studio's ongoing production is in public art, abstract fine art works and
applied art commissions. Stoller specializes in large-scale, signature works including materials such
as stainless steel, bronze, granite, water, and light. His sculpture often abstractly reflects forms
found in nature. "By incorporating and interpreting the underlying geometry nature is using, I walk in
the tension between precise control and the sheer joy of spontaneous expression. It is the awesome
power of nature and the exploration into the essence of life that fuel my passion; this is why I sculpt."
-Roger Stoller
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CURRENTLY IN PROCESS
2021 - Forum at RSA, Cupertino, CA
2020 - Frisco Public Works - Frisco, TX
2020 - Town Hall - Los Altos Hills, CA
2020 - Wilson Elementary - Spokane, WA
2019 - Animal Care Center - Kansas City, MO
2019 - Japantown - San Jose, CA
INSTALLATIONS
2021 - Solano Transit Authority - Suisun City, CA
2019 - Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
2019 - Dixie State University - St, George, UT
2018 - Bellarmine College Prep - San Jose, CA
2018 - Kaiser/Skyport - San Jose, CA
2018 - Signature Sculpture - Tamarac, FL
2018 - Animal Care Center - Tucson, AZ
2016 - E.P. Zoo - El Paso, TX
2014 - PCH Roundabout - Carlsbad, CA
2013 - University Campus - San Angelo, TX
2013 - Public Library - Palo Alto, CA
2013 - Ford Center - Evansville, IN
2012 - Public Library - Bowie, MD
2011 - Streetscape - South San Francisco, CA
2011 - Solar Arbor - SJSU/ San Jose, CA
2009 - Public Library - Allen, TX
2009 - Market Bld. Jack London Sq. - Oakland, CA
2009 - Airport Gateway - Stockton, CA
2006 - Music Center at Strathmore - Bethesda, MD
2002 - Alza / Google - Mountain View, CA
FINALIST
2020 - Everglades H. P. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
2020 - LSU Honors College - Baton Rouge, LA
2019 - AML Stadium - Charlotte, NC
2019 - Fire Station 24 - Kirkland, WA
2019 - Burke Branch Library - Burke, VA
2018 - Salem Police Station - Salem, OR
2018 - Indian Creek Library - Olathe, KS
2018 - Great Street Initiative - Burlington, VT
2018 - Google Plaza - Mountain View, CA
2017 - Roundabout - Sisters, OR
2016 - Arts Center - Federal Way, WA
2016 - Downtown Plaza - Napa, CA
2015 - Bicentennial Plaza - Indianapolis, IN
2015 - Police Dept. - OKC, OK
2015 - Gateway - San Mateo, CA
2015 - Residential Develop. - San Mateo, CA
2015 - Public Park - Terre Haute, IN
2015 - Gateway - Ashland, OR
2014 - Fire Station - Tamarac, FL
2014 - Community Center - Cherryland, CA
2014 - CSUC Campus - Chico, CA
2014 - Parking Garage - Morgan Hill, CA
2013 - Airport - Jackson Hole, WY
2012 - Greenspace - Fairbanks, AK
2012 - Mirassou Winery - San Jose, CA
2012 - Aquadic Center - Surrey, BC, Canada
2011 - Engineering Bld. - Edmonton, Canada
2011 - Utah State University - Logan, UT
2010 - Weber Technology College - Ogden, UT
2008 - Greenspace - Tamarac, FL
2008 - Plaza - Madison, WI
2007 - Johnson Controls HQ. - Glendale, WI
2007 - Whitewing Estates - Phoenix, AZ
2007 - Beach Boardwalk - Newport Beach, CA
2007 - Performing Art Center - Roanoke, VA
2005 - Water Building - Sacramento, CA
resume: Roger White Stoller
WINNER
2021 - Forum at RSA, Cupertino
2021 - Solano Transit Authority - Suisun City, CA
2020 - Public Works Expansion, Frisco, TX
2020 - Town Hall - Los Altos Hills, CA
2020 - Wilson Elementary - Spokane, WA
2019 - Animal Care Center - Kansas City, MO
2019 - Japantown - San Jose, CA
2018 - Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
2018 - Dixie State University - St, George, UT
2017 - Arts Center - Lauderhill, FL
2016 - Animal Care Center - Tucson, AZ
2016 - Signature Sculpture - Tamarac, FL
2014 - E. P. Zoo - El Paso, TX
2013 - PCH Roundabout - Carlsbad, CA
2011 - Angelo State University - San Angelo, TX
2011 - Ford Arena - Evansville, IN
2011 - Streetscape - South San Francisco, CA
2010 - Public Library - Bowie, MD
2010 - Public Library - Palo Alto, CA
2008 - Lobby - Jack London Sq. Oakland, CA
2008 - Public Library - Allen, TX
2008 - Virology Lab - Fairbanks, AK
2007 - Airport Gateway - Stockton, CA
2005 - Music Center - Montgomery County, MD
2002 - Streetscape - Mountain View, CA
PUBLIC ART
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EXPERIENCE
Art Commissions 1999 - Present
Numerous sculptures for private clients; cast bronze, limestone, granite, steel, slumped & cast glass, wood, sculptural lighting, railings & gates, inlayed paved sculpture,
water & light sculpture.
Artist/ Principal: Stoller Studio, Inc. 1996 - Present
Independent studio creating fine art & functional sculpture; specializing in bronze casting, steel fabrication & stone sculpture, the work is an ongoing exploration into
nature, industry & art. Projects include indoor/outdoor work for public, corporate & residential settings.
Co-founder of PRAXIS Design Associates 1991 - 1996
A full service product design & development consultancy. Involvement in the product development process: from planning & concept through product engineering &
tooling. Specific responsibilities included executive project management, industrial design, identity design, product graphics, marketing, sales, & administration.
Principal: Stoller Design 1984 - 1991
Provided clients with a wide range of industrial design & corporate identity services.
Clients ranged from the computer, electronics & biomedical industries in Silicon Valley to furniture industry in the Midwestern & Eastern United States.
Lecturer: Art & Design Dept. - San Jose State University 1987-92; 1998-2000
Industrial Designer: Atari Inc. , Corp. Design Research Group 1982 – 1984
Personal Assistant: R. Buckminster Fuller 1975 – 1980
Traveling companion & model builder assisting Fuller on his travels throughout the world. Design & management on projects including development of Fly’s-Eye Dome for
mass-produced housing to kinetic models of Synergetic Geometry for exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt/Smithsonian National Museum of Design. Public installations of full-
scale prototype domes in Colorado, California, & Bali, Indonesia.
Selected Project: Cooper-Hewitt/Smithsonian National Museum of Design: worked in and out of Isamu Noguchi’s studio (Fuller & Sadao Architects was located in
Noguchi’s building) to design & build the kinetic models for Fuller’s exhibit, which was part of the opening exhibition at the museum. This inadvertent, yet intimate,
exposure to Noguchi’s sculpture proved to be a pivotal experience for Stoller.
EDUCATION
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA: B.A. Product Design 1978-81
SJSU, San Jose, CA: Foundry (2 years): Advanced Sculpture 1996-98
Sonoma State University: (2 years): Physics & Anthropology major 1972-74
Chapman College: (4 mo.) travel Africa & Asia: Anthropology major 1972
PRESS
http://www.stollerstudio.com/Press.html
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VIVO
Signature
Artwork
Tamarac, FL
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Tetra Con Brio
Music Center at Strathmore
N. Bethesda, MD
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Milan’s Helix
Bellarmine College Prep
San Jose, CA 17 40
Mobius Bird
Private Residence
Atherton, CA
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Coastal Helix
Pacific Coast Highway
City of Carlsbad, CA
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Sunhelix
Texas Tech University
San Angelo, TX
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WingHelix
DSU
Human Performance Center
ST. George, UT
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Public Artwork for The Forum at Rancho San Antonio
ARTIST STATEMENT
By Roger White Stoller
Natura (working title)
The intent for this artwork is to create an iconic symbol representing The Forum. Exquisitely
crafted in marine-grade stainless steel, and standing approximately 11 feet high, this sculpture
is built by combining the best of old-world craft with cutting-edge technology. Its design,
inspired by nature and life’s wisdom, is intended to express the highest aspiration of this unique
place, a senior living facility at the edge of a natural preserve.
The formal basis for the work is the geometry of the spiral, including a fractal relationship to
myriad forms in nature, referencing DNA, unfurling plant life or the turn of a galaxy. The helical
form presents a striking simplicity and unity when seen from a distance. Overall, the piece is
abstract, yet upon closer inspection hidden representational shapes are found within the
metal’s lace-like pattern. A viewer’s interest is sustained by detailed compositions of plants
and animals, the common natural wonders experienced daily by Forum residents, visitors, and
staff, as well as Cupertino community members enjoying the open space preserve. The abstract
quality of the patterned metal results in viewers observing new things each time they look, like
seeing figures in the clouds. The imagery of local flora and fauna reflects the idea that wisdom
is gained through life experience, and specifically here, through deep appreciation of the
natural world.
My design philosophy is based upon a deep respect for the natural world and a belief that
human experience is made richer by intimate contact with nature's principles. Employing these
principles gives the work a visual structure that intuitively resonates, sensed by anyone who has
walked through a forest or observed how water carves stone over time. A dance of leaves
against sky or the movement and sound of ripples in a pond "talk" to me, later showing up
unbidden as I work. I find inspiration in the fact that art holds the possibility to renew one's
ability to "see." It has been an honor to work with the people of The Forum at Rancho San
Antonio to create a lasting work of art.
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The Forum at Rancho San Antonio
Artwork by Roger Stoller
Sculpture Maintenance
MATERIAL: 316L stainless steel
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Simple Cleaning
Like stainless appliances in the modern kitchen, the sculpture can be cleaned
with a soft clean cotton [t-shirt] rag and spray-on stainless cleaners typically
available at supermarkets and hardware stores. This was done as the last step
after the sculpture was installed [tall ladder required].
NOTE: A clear coat [EverClear] can be sprayed on for extra protection from the
elements, like acid rain, etc: lasts 5-8 years.
Inspection and Heavy Cleaning
Inspection & cleaning of the sculpture should occur at about twice a year. This
kind of maintenance is routine for stainless that is near the ocean or in area
with industrial pollution in the air, but could be done once a year in less severe
conditions. During inspection any signs of wear or other deterioration (graffiti,
bird droppings, etc.) should be noted.
Rinse and clean with soapy water. For heavier cleanup use a safe, non-abrasive
sponge or rag [see MATERIALS & SUPPLY SOURCES below]. Follow the grain.
When cleaning the stainless steel surface, be sure to rub in the direction of the
grain. Using a power washer is also recommended.
At the first sign of discoloration ("tea staining") or corrosion, it should be
cleaned and passivated right away. [see MATERIALS & SUPPLY SOURCES below]
Deposits such as bird droppings and mineral deposits should be removed on a
regular basis. Simple washing with a non-ionic detergent and water
accomplishes a major portion of the cleaning. Tenacious matter such as
mineral deposits may then be treated locally with scalpel, pointed wooden
tool, or extra-fine Scotch Brite pad, applied in an extremely sensitive way.
Graffiti may require a solvent; it is best to use a “green” product [see
MATERIALS & SUPPLY SOURCES below]. This is not recommended, but if a
strong chemical such as paint removers are used, quickly flush the surface with
soap and water after use. Passivation is recommended after use of such
chemicals.
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MATERIALS & SUPPLY SOURCES
• Cleaning - use the micro fiber cloth or a soft cotton [t-shirt] rag:
• Passivation - large sculptures can be passivated using CitriSurf 2210 - a citric
acid based cleaner and passivator that replaces the old nitric acid systems.
Stellar Solutions - 847-854-2800, http://www.stellarsolutions.net/
• Graffiti - "SoyGreen" Stainless Steel Cleaner, Graffiti and Mastic Remover
• Source of clean tap water and hose long enough allow rinsing of sculpture.
• Buckets: molded plastic - 12-14 quart size.
• Scalpel and/or pointed wooden tool
• Toweling or rags, clean, lint free, Terry Cloth, microfiber or cotton.
• Stainless steel spray-on cleaners for kitchen appliances will remove
fingerprints and dirt. This can be purchased at most hardware stores. To be
used with pad or rag recommended above.
BASICS: Why does Stainless steel resist corrosion?
Stainless steel must be cleaned to keep it looking beautiful and to maintain its
ability to resist corrosion. The beautiful surface of stainless steel is protected
from corrosion by a thin layer of chromium oxide. Oxygen from the atmosphere
combines with the chromium in the stainless steel to form this passive
chromium oxide film that protects the stainless steel surface from further
corrosion. When dirt, sand, or other materials contaminate the surface, this
passivation process is hindered and corrosive agents are trapped, allowing
corrosion to occur.
The durability of the surface will vary from area to area of the sculpture
according to surface texture, orientation to the sun, prevailing winds and other
factors like exposure to road debris, street cleaners and proximity to the ocean
[salt].
Regular maintenance will prolong and keep the surface of the sculpture from
discoloring and/or deteriorating. The main problem that occurs with outdoor
sculpture is neglect, allowing atmospheric pollution and moisture to slowly
cause deterioration. With reasonable bi-yearly maintenance, the Piece will
remain in good shape for many years.
*These guidelines were initially adapted from "The Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel" by The
Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) by Restore It Yourself, Inc. & other sources.
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The Forum at Rancho San Antonio
Cupertino, CA
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
Natura (working title)
By Roger W. Stoller
Estimated Timeline
Start final design/fabrication/engineering at City approval (and upon execution of
fabrication/installation agreement)
Final design and engineering 2 months
Fabrication 6 months
Delivery and installation 2 weeks
TOTAL 8.5 months from City approval (and upon execution
of fabrication/installation agreement)
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1. LIGHTING APPROACH TO COMPLY WITH CITY OF
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2. DIMMABLE LOW-VOLTAGE PATH LIGHTS PROVIDE
SITE LIGHTING TO THE PATH.
3. IN-GROUND UP-LIGHTS LOCATED AT THE BASE
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PROJECT NUMBER
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SUBMITTAL
ART INSTALLATION
SHEET TITLE
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PROJECT AREA
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COMPACTED SUBGRADE,
SEE SPECS.
COMPACTED CLASS 2
AGGREGATE BASE,
SEE SPECS.
DECOMPOSED GRANITE,
SEE SPECS.
WOOD HEADER TO MATCH
EXISTING, V.I.F
FINISH GRADE, SEE PLANS
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WOOD HEADER
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NOTE:
1. ALL WOOD SHALL BE
ROUGH CONST. HRT.
REDWOOD.
BUTT JOINT
2X4X15 STAKE
4'-0" O.C. MAX
2X6 HEADER
2X6 RWD STAKE
2x6 RWD HEADER
HOLD FINISH GRADE 1/2" BELOW
TOP OF HEADER
SECTION
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SUBMITTAL
ART INSTALLATION
SHEET TITLE
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CLASS 2 AGGREGATE
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CONCRETE FOOTING
EXTENSION AS DIRECTED
BY ARTIST
CONCRETE FOOTING, SIZE,
REINFORCING & ATTACHMENTS
PER STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
DECOMPOSED GRANITE
SCULPTURE BY ARTIST
3 SCULPTURE INSTALLATION
4 LOW VOLTAGE LED PATH LIGHT
MANUFACTURER:FX LUMINAIRE
MODEL: M-PZ-ZD-1LED-FB
TECHNICAL SPECS: DIMMABLE
FINISH / COLOR: FB / BLACK
5 LOW VOLTAGE LED UPLIGHT
MANUFACTURER: VISTA
MODEL: 1185-B-MF-27-A-MV-AX-010-B34-DF-HS
FINISH / COLOR: STANDARD / BLACK
DISTRIBUTION: MEDIUM FLOOD
COLOR TEMP: 27 (2700K)
DELIVERED LUMENS: 800-1200
LENS: ANTI-SLIP CLEAR
DIMMING: YES
CONDUIT ENTRIES: BOTTOM 3/4"
ACCESSORIES: DIFFUSE FILTER, HALF-GLARE SHIELD
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SUBMITTAL
ART INSTALLATION
SHEET TITLE
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No. Date Description
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3 EXIT VIEW TOWARD PUBLIC ENTRY 1 VIEW LOOKING WEST INTO PLAZA
2 VIEW FROM PUBLIC SIDEWALK
NOTES:
ARTIST: ROGER STOLLER
MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
SIZE: APPROX. 11'H x 5'-9"W x 6'-3"L
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VILLA ART INSTALLATION
TYPE ABBREVIATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME SPACING
SIZE
HEIGHT
SPREAD
WATER USE
QTY
SHRUBS
HET ARB
Heteromeles arbutifolia TOYON 6' O.C. 24" BOX
6-10'6-10'L 2
SAL CLE
Salvia clevelandii WINNIFRED GILMAN SAGE
5' O.C. 5 GAL
3-4'4-5'L 5
GROUNDCOVER
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Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist' 'PACIFIC MIST' MANZANITA
3' O.C. 5 GAL 2'8'L 57
CEA GRI Ceanothus griseus horizontalis 'Yankee Point' YANKEE POINT CEANOTHUS
4' O.C. 1 GAL 3'8'L 21
1. PLANT QUANTITY TOTALS ARE PROVIDED FOR CONTRACTOR'S CONVENIENCE ONLY. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL PLANT QUANTITIES.
2. VERIFY LOCATIONS OF UTILITIES AND DEPTHS OF UTILITIES BEFORE DIGGING. SEE CIVIL, STRUCTURAL, ELECTRICAL, LANDSCAPE, ETC.
3. ROOT BARRIERS TO BE USED FOR ALL TREES PLANTED WITHIN 5 FEET OF STORM DRAIN PIPES, SEE DETAIL 7/l6.5 AND REFER TO SPECIFICATION 32 90 00.
4. VERIFY SOIL DEPTHS ABOVE STRUCTURES BEFORE DIGGING. SEE CIVIL, STRUCTURAL, ARCHITECTURAL, LANDSCAPE, ETC.
5. SEE PLANT LEGEND AND PLANT SPACING.
6. DESIGN INTENT OF TREE, SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER MIXTURE IS FOR SHRUBS TO SERVE AS NURSE CROP FOR TREES AND FOR GROUNDCOVERS TO CONTROL EROSION. SPACE
GROUNDCOVERS 18" AWAY FROM TREES AND 12" AWAY FROM SHRUBS.
7. GROUNDCOVERS ARE TO EXTEND UNDER TREE AND SHRUB PLANTINGS FOR FULL COVERAGE. HATCHING ON PLAN DOES NOT EXTEND UNDER SHRUB SYMBOLS FOR GRAPHIC
CLARITY.
8. SEE GRADING PLAN FOR FINISH GRADE.
9. PLANTING BEDS AND PLANTER POTS TO RECEIVE MULCH, SEE SPECS.
10. BAY FRIENDLY NOTES: NON-TURF PLANTING ONLY REQUIRES OCCASIONAL, LITTLE OR NO SHEARING OR SUMMER WATER ONCE ESTABLISHED. FINAL SELECTION AND PLACEMENT OF
TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUND COVER PLANTS SHALL ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT. HERBACEOUS PLANTS SHALL BE USED ALONG WALKS TO REDUCE
MAINTENANCE AND THE VISIBILITY OF THE SHEARED BRANCHES OF WOODY GROUND COVER PLANTS. PLANTERS FOR MEDIUM SIZED TREES SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF SIX FEET WIDE.
SMALL TREES OR SHRUBS SHALL BE SELECTED FOR PLANTING AREAS LESS THAN SIX FEET WIDE.
PLANTING NOTES
1. THE INTENT OF THIS IRRIGATION SYSTEM IS TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF WATER REQUIRED TO SUSTAIN GOOD PLANT HEALTH. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR AND/OR OWNER TO PROGRAM THE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER(S) TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF WATER NEEDED TO SUSTAIN GOOD
PLANT HEALTH. THIS INCLUDES MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PROGRAM FOR SEASONAL WEATHER CHANGES, PLANT MATERIAL, WATER REQUIREMENTS, MOUNDS AND SLOPES, SUN,
SHADE AND WIND EXPOSURE.
2. IRRIGATION TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE.
3. THIS PLAN IS DIAGRAMMATIC. ALL IRRIGATION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT SHOWN WITHIN PAVED AREAS IS FOR DESIGN CLARIFICATION ONLY AND SHALL BE INSTALLED IN PLANTING
AREAS WHERE POSSIBLE. AVOID CONFLICTS WITH NEW PLANTING, NEW SITE OR ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS.
4. CONNECT SYSTEM TO EXISTING CONTROLLER.
5. EXERCISE EXTREME CARE IN EXCAVATION IN WORKING NEAR EXISTING UTILITIES. VERIFY THE LOCATION AND CONDITION OF ALL UTILITIES. REPAIR ANY DAMAGE TO EXISTING
UTILITIES OR ADJACENT PROPERTIES CAUSED BY OR DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. FIELD ADJUST
SPRINKLER LOCATIONS TO AVOID CONFLICTS WITH UTILITIES.
6. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEMOLITION OF ALL IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE DEMOLITION OF WORK AREAS AS AS SHOWN IN THE CIVIL DRAWINGS.
CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE WHEN THE REMOVAL OF ANY EXISTING EQUIPMENT AFFECTS THE IRRIGATION OPERATIONS IN ANY EXISTING PLANTING
AREAS TO REMAIN. THIS INCLUDES PLANTING AREAS BOTH INSIDE THE DEMOLITION LIMIT OF WORK, AND OUTSIDE THE DEMOLITION LIMIT OF WORK ADJACENT TO THE CONTRACT SITE. IT
IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO RE-ROUTE IRRIGATION LINES AS NECESSARY TO RESTORE IRRIGATION OPERATIONS FOR THESE AFFECTED AREAS.
7. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY IRRIGATION SYSTEM DISRUPTIONS OUTSIDE THE LIMIT OF WORK, AND CAUSED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS CONTRACT. MAINTAIN
IRRIGATION OPERATIONS TO THESE AREAS DURING CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE CONTRACTOR DUE TO WORK IN THIS AREA.
8. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
9. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENT AND NOTIFY OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY CONFLICTS AND DISCREPANCIES PRIOR TO
CONSTRUCTION.
IRRIGATION NOTES
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EXISTING PLANTING
NOTE:
FINAL PLANT LOCATIONS TO BE DETERMINED IN FIELD
BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. PLANTS WILL BE LOCATED
SO AS TO AVOID EXISTING LANDSCAPE, PROVIDE AN
ENHANCED EXPERIENCE AT THE INSTALLATIONS AND
SCREEN ADJACENT RESIDENCES.
IRRIGATION FOR THE PLANTING WILL CONNECT TO
EXISTING SYSTEM. IRRIGATION WILL BE LOW WATER
USE DROP IRRIGATION. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY
EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT.
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PROJECT NUMBER
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SUBMITTAL
ART INSTALLATION
SHEET TITLE
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SHRUB PLANTING
2 x WIDTH OF
ROOTBALL, MIN.
NOTE:
1. SEE SPECS FOR MORE INFORMATION
REGARDING PLANT INSTALLATION AND
SOIL PREPARATION.
HOLD MULCH BACK 3"-4" FROM BASE
MULCH, SEE SPECS.
FINISH GRADE
FERTILIZER TABLETS 2"-3" BELOW
FINISH GRADE ADJACENT TO
ROOTBALL
ROOTBALL
PLANTING SOIL, SEE SPECS.
EXISTING SOIL, 85% RELATIVE
COMPACTION, MAX.
FULL
SPACING
PLANT, TYP.
EDGE OF CURB, WALK,
BUILDING, ETC.
SECTION
NOTES:
1. SEE PLANTING PLAN FOR SPACING BY PLANT SPECIES.
2. INSTALL TRIANGULATED PLANT LAYOUT, UNLESS
OTHERWISE SHOWN ON PLANS.
EQUAL
SPACING
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SPACING
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1185 and 1188 in-grades from Vista Architectural Lighting utilize
integrated Chip-On-Board (COB) LED technology and precision
optics to achieve high performance distributions of various spreads
with controlled cutoff. A patented magnetic hot aiming system allows
the rotation of internal tilt optics without opening the fixture.
Ventilated flow-through design allows cool air to enter and hot air
to be exhausted from the Rough-in Section (RIS) to improve cooling
of the LED module. Corrugations in the housing also facilitate
air-cooling inflow/hot exhausted air outflow and provide significant
RIS load strength, making these recessed in-grades suitable for use
where vehicle drive over is a requirement. Four light distributions are
available with outputs of more than 3200 delivered lumens in color
temperatures from 2700°K to 5000°K.
1185 & 1188 COB IN-GRADE FIXTURES
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
» Patented magnetic hot aiming;
360˚ rotation of internal tilt optics
without opening the fixture
» Ventilated flow-through RIS housing
facilitates cooling of the LED module
» Unitized housing designed for drive
over applications
» Chip-On-Board (COB) LED technology
from 2700°K to 5000°K; outputs of
more than 3200 delivered lumens
» Optical distributions: Very Narrow Spot,
Narrow Spot, Medium Flood and
Wide Flood
» Dimming options include Phase Cut
TRIAC and 0-10VDC
» Wet location indoor and outdoor rated
1188:
12" (Diameter);
12" (Depth)
1185:
8" (Diameter);
8" (Depth)
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1180 COB IN-GRADE SERIES | SPECS
1180 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
Magnetic Hot Aiming:
The 1180 In-Grade Series features a patented magnetic hot aiming system that allows for rotation of tilted optics without opening
the fixture.
A Vista-supplied magnetic card
is externally applied to the fixture’s
lens and then mated with a magnet
affixed to the pre-installed tilt optics.
LIGHT SOURCE
LED:
» 1185: Cree ® CXA 1830 COB driven at 350mA, 500mA,
or 620mA
» 1188: Cree® CXA 3050 COB driven at 700mA, 800mA,
or 900mA
» 2700°K, 3000°K, 3500°K, 4000°K, or 5000°K CCT ANSI white
4 step Cree ® Easy White ™ bins
» 1185: 900-1800 Delivered Lumens; 1188: 1300-3200
Delivered Lumens
» 1185: 15-25 Watts; 1188: 18-38 Watts
OPTICS/AIMING:
» Fixture aiming achieved via a series of tilt optic lenses
and patented magnetic aiming system
» Specular or semi-specular optics designed for maximum
performance and uniformity
» Very Narrow Spot (NEMA 2x2), Narrow Spot (NEMA 2x2),
Medium Flood (NEMA 4x4) and Wide Flood (NEMA 6x6)
ELECTRICAL:
» 1185: Constant current 350mA, 500mA, or 620mA
output driver
» 1188: Constant current 700mA, 800mA, or 900mA
output driver
» Multi-Volt MV 120V-277V universal input
» Phase Cut TRIAC and 0-10VDC dimming available for
both models
FIXTURE
DOOR:
» Die-cast A360 aluminum; vented, with captive
stainless steel fasteners
FIXTURE HOUSING:
» Compression-molded, glass-reinforced polymer
» Unibody construction allows for superior door
and optic housing support
OPTIC HOUSING:
» Die-cast A360 aluminum; finned for maximum
heat dissipation
» Post hard anodized Class III and Thermokote ® finished
for maximum corrosion protection
» Optic and driver compartments separately sealed
while being electrically connected
DRIVER COMPARTMENT:
» Injection molded PPS for maximum corrosion protection
» Electronic LED drivers are thermally protected and
completely potted to protect electronics from moisture
With the magnetic
card and magnet
mated, the internal tilt
optics can be rotated
up to 360˚ within the
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FIXTURE SPECIFICATIONS:
MODEL 1185 Architectural Series • Inground & Well Lights
SPECIFICATION SHEET
DIMENSIONS:
DOOR:
Die-cast, low copper content, A360 aluminum. Post anodized Type III
(hard anodized) and powder coated for maximum corrosion protection.
Captive stainless steel fasteners affixed to a ventilated door. Inner vents
allow hot air to escape from around optic housing while outer vents allow
cool air to enter fixture housing.
FIXTURE HOUSING:
Compression-molded, glass-reinforced polymer for strength and high UV
stability. Molded with integral junction box. Unibody construction allows for
superior door and optic housing support. J-box comes standard with two
¾” NPT bottom B34 tapped holes. ¾” NPT front F34, ¾” NPT side S34
and ¾” NPT all A34 conduit entry holes optional (Consult Factory).
OPTIC HOUSING:
Die-cast A360 aluminum. Finned for maximum heat disapation. Type
III hard anodized and Henderlubed for maximum corrosion protection.
Optic and driver compartment separately sealed while being electrically
connected.
DRIVER COMPARTMENT:
Injection molded PPS for maximum corrosion protection. Driver
compartment houses electronic LED driver and thermostat which cuts
power to fixture in abnormal ambient temperature conditions. Driver
compartment is completely epoxy potted to protect electronics from
moisture.
DOOR FINISH:
Durable powder coat finish available in Black, Architectural Bronze, Dark
Bronze, Granite, White, Architectural Brick, Light Bronze, Special Bronze,
Glossy Gray, Rust, Hunter Green, Weathered Bronze, Weathered Iron,
Graphite Metallic, Verde, Pewter, Mocha and Olde Finish. Custom Powder
coat finishes available on request.
LED:
Cree® CXA 1830 COB driven at 350mA, 500mA, or 620mA.
CRI:
The CRI range is 83 - 85.
COLOR TEMPERATURE:
LED’s are offered in 2700°K, 3000°K, 3500°K, 4000°K, or 5000°K CCT
ANSI white 4 step Cree® East White™ bins
LIGHT DISTRIBUTION:
Very Narrow Spot VNS (NEMA 2x2), Narrow Spot NS (NEMA 2x2),
Medium Flood MF (NEMA 4x4), and Wide Flood WF (NEMA 6x6).
REFLECTOR:
Specular or semi-specular optics designed for maximum performance and
uniformity. Very Narrow Spot VNS optic incorporates an internal source
shield to eliminate unwanted glare outside the beam pattern.
LENS/SEAL:
¼” thick tempered pressed clear glass sealed with a solid molded silicone
gasket.
WIRING:
3’ 18/3 outdoor-rated hard usage cable standard for non-dimming ND
and Phase Cut TRIAC (120V only) dimming PCT fixtures. 3’ 18/5 outdoor-
rated hard usage cable standard for 0-10V dimming 010 fixtures. Cable
exits fixture housing through a liquid tight cable fitting.
DRIVER:
Integral CUL listed LED driver, either non-dimmable ND or dimmable.
Dimming: 0-10VDC 010 and Phase Cut TRIAC (120V only) PCT options
available. Multi-Volt MV 120V-277V driver input standard.
ACCESSORIES:
TO5 - Tilt Optic 5°, TO10 - Tilt Optic 10°, TO15 - Tilt Optic 15°, TO25 -
Tilt Optic 25°, DF - Diffuse Filter, LSF - Linear Spread Filter, RBK - Rebar
Bracket Kit, STR Stainless Trim Ring, and HS - Half Glare Shield.
Dichroic Lenses: YL - Yellow, RL - Red, BL - Blue, GL - Green.
MOUNTING:
Fixture suitable for direct burial in earth or poured concrete applications.
CERTIFICATION:
C ETL US wet location listed. IP68
All Vista Architectural luminaires are MADE IN THE U.S.A.
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Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting reserves the right to modify the design and/or construction of the fixture shown without further notification.
Type:
Model:
Project:
8”
203.2mm
8”
203.2mm
1”
24.6mm
1½”
38.1mm
F34
¾” NPT FRONT
TAPPED HOLE
(2 PLCS)
OPTIONAL
S34
¾” NPT SIDE
TAPPED HOLE
(2 PLCS)
OPTIONAL
1”
24.6mm
2¼”
57.2mm
2¼”
57.2mm
1½”
38.1mm
MOUNTING HOLE (4 PLCS)
STANDARD FOR OPTIONAL
REBAR MOUNT BRACKET (RBK)
DRAIN HOLE
(5 PLCS)
STANDARD
¾” NPT BOTTOM
TAPPED HOLE
(2 PLCS)
STANDARD
TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW BOTTOM VIEW
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FIXTURE ORDERING INFORMATION
TO ORDER FIXTURE: Select appropriate choice from each column as in the following example.
EXAMPLE: 1185-GG-NS-30-A-MV-CX-ND-F34-TO5
MODEL DOOR FINISH DISTRIBUTION COLOR TEMPERATURE DELIVERED LUMENS
1185 Standard
B - Black
Z - Architectural Bronze
DZ - Dark Bronze
GT - Granite
W - White
Premium
BR - Architectural Brick
LZ - Light Bronze
SB - Special Bronze
GG - Glossy Gray
R - Rust
HG - Hunter Green
WB - Weathered Bronze
WI - Weathered Iron
GM - Graphite Metallic
Hand Finished
G - Verde
P - Pewter
M - Mocha
OF - Olde Finish
VNS - Very Narrow Spot
NS - Narrow Spot
MF - Medium Flood
WF - Wide Flood
27 - 2700°K
30 - 3000°K
35 - 3500°K
40 - 4000°K
50 - 5000°K
A - 800-1200
B - 1200-1600
C - 1600-2000
1185-VNS not available with
B & C lumen packages.
MODEL 1185 Architectural Series • Inground & Well Lights
SPECIFICATION SHEET
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting reserves the right to modify the design and/or construction of the fixture shown without further notification.
LED:
• High lumen output LED powered for high efficacy
• Cree® CXA 1830 COB driven at 350mA, 500mA, or 620mA
• 2700°K, 3000°K, 3500°K, 4000°K, or 5000°K CCT ANSI white 4 step
Cree® Easy White™ bins.
• 800-2000 Delivered Lumens
• 15-25 Watts
OPTICS/AIMING:
• Specular or semi-specular optics designed for maximum performance
and uniformity.
• Very Narrow Spot VNS (NEMA 2x2), Narrow Spot NS (NEMA 2x2),
Medium Flood MF (NEMA 4x4), and Wide Flood WF (NEMA 6x6).
• Fixture aiming achieved via a series of tilt optic lenses and patent
pending magnetic aiming system.
ELECTRICAL:
• Constant current 350mA, 500mA, or 620mA output driver.
• Multi-Volt MV 120V-277V universal input.
• 3’ 18/3 outdoor-rated hard usage cable standard for non-dimming
fixtures and Phase Cut TRIAC PCT dimming fixtures.
• 3’ 18/5 outdoor-rated hard usage cable standard for 0-10V dimming
fixtures.
1185 SERIES-LOAD RATING:
• Peak compressive force of 2,000 lbs. This represents 94% of max
load to load failure on average. Independent tests performed by SGS
US Testing Company, Inc., an ISO 17025 accredited National Testing
Laboratory.
LAMP SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE LENS DIMMING CONDUIT ENTRIES ACCESSORIES
MV - Multi-Volt
(120V-277V)
CX - Crowned Clear
AX - Anti Slip Clear
ND - No Dimming
010 - 0-10V
PCT - Phase Cut TRIAC
(120V only)
B34 - Bottom ¾ “
(standard)
TO5 - Tilt Optic 5°
TO10 - Tilt Optic 10°
TO15 - Tilt Optic 15°
TO25 - Tilt Optic 25°
DF - Diffuse Filter
LSF - Linear Spread
Filter
RBK - Rebar Bracket Kit
STR - Stainless Trim Ring
HS - Half Glare Shield
YL - Yellow Lens
RL - Red Lens
BL - Blue Lens
GL - Green Lens
*Colored Lenses not
available with B & C
Lumen packages.
F34 - Front ¾”
S34 - Sides ¾”
A34 - All ¾”
(available as an option)
(Consult Factory)
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MODEL 1185 Architectural Series • Inground & Well Lights
SPECIFICATION SHEET
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1185 3.20.20
Beam Spread A B C
VNS
25.5 Watts
1141 Lumens
NS
15.9 Watts 22.9 Watts 25.7 Watts
981 Lumens 1407 Lumens 1738 Lumens
MF
16.1 Watts 23.1 Watts 25.9 Watts
997Lumens 1431 Lumens 1766 Lumens
WF
16.1 Watts 23.1 Watts 25.9 Watts
917 Lumens 1317 Lumens 1625 Lumens
LUMEN OUTPUT PACKAGES Watts Lumens
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Agenda Item
22-11786 Agenda Date:
11/28/2022 Agenda #: 4.
Subject: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Distinguished, Emerging, and Young Artist Award Programs
Evaluate participant submissions for Distinguished,Emerging,and Young Artist Award Programs
and select winners for each category.
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NAME:______________________________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL:_____________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: ____________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________________
Street City Zip
Distinguished Artist Award
The Distinguished Artist Award recognizes established artists having a substantial body of work that display
merit and excellence, as well as a history of contributions to their artistic field and the community. Prior
winners of the Distinguished Artist Award have taught art classes, participated in shows or performances, and
won awards for their work.
Artists must live, work, or attend High School, College and/or Art School that is physically located within
Cupertino.
Application Requirements
1.Applications must be typed
2.Must include a personal statement that addresses artistic promise, goals, and accomplishments.
3.One letter of endorsement or support. Letter must include the relationship to the artist.
4.Digital portfolio:
-Must be saved as a PDF, JPG, PNG or TIFF file
-Must include up to 10 pieces that best represent artists’ body of work
5.Resume and exhibition record (if any)
6.Email completed applications and supporting documents to artsandculture@cupertino.org
a.Please save all documents with the artists name
Applications due: Wednesday, November 16, 5 p.m.
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NAME:_____________________________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL:____________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: ___________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________________________ _____
Street City Zip
Emerging Artist Award
The Emerging Artist Award was established to encourage and recognize demonstrations of artistic
promise. This award recognizes younger artists as well as those rediscovering their love of artistic
expression later in life. Judging criteria will include evidence of imagination and individuality as well as
effective use of media and tools to create a work of personal expression.
Artists must live, work, or attend High School, College and/or Art School that is physically located within
Cupertino.
Application Requirements
1.Applications must be typed
2.Must include a personal statement that addresses artistic promise, goals, and accomplishments.
3.One letter of endorsement or support. Letter must include the relationship to the artist.
4.Digital portfolio:
-Must be saved as a PDF, JPG, PNG or TIFF file
-Must include up to 10 pieces that best represent artists’ body of work
5.Resume and exhibition record (if any)
6.Email completed applications and supporting documents to artsandculture@cupertino.org
a.Please save all documents with the artists name
Applications due: Wednesday, November 16, 5 p.m.
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NAME:______________________________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL:_____________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: ____________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________________
Street City Zip
AGE: __________________ SCHOOL or ART SCHOOL: __________________________________________
Young Artist Award
The Young Artist Award is given to deserving young artists in recognition of local achievements in the visual
arts. The primary criteria for both age groups will be how effectively and/or creatively the applicant has
communicated the contest theme. Evidence of imagination and individuality as well as effective use of media
and tools will also be considered.
The theme for the 2022 award program is: "Your Vision for the Future of Cupertino"
Application Requirements
1.All applicants must live in Cupertino or attend an educational institution or art school within the City of
Cupertino. Only one entry per artist will be allowed.
2.Artwork must be completed by the young artists only – parents and teachers should not assist or
participate in the production of the art.
3.Artwork that does not fit the contest theme and/or does not contest parameters will not be
considered.
4.Artists may use a medium of their choice including digitally created still art. Original artwork may be
requested at a later date for public display.
5.Email completed applications and supporting documents to artsandculture@cupertino.org
a.Please save all documents with the artists name
b.Documents should be sent in PDF, JPG, JPEG, or TIFF
Applications due: Wednesday, November 16 at 5 p.m.
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DISTINGUISHED ARTIST AWARD JUDGING FORM
Artist Name
Judges Name
Evaluate the piece on each of the four judging criteria indicated below, from 5 points (high) to 1 points (low).
Suggested criteria guidelines are below.
Design and Composition
Observe the totality of the artists portfolio. Consider if the following elements and principles are evident in
their work. Note that not all the principles will apply to every medium.
Principles
Unity: Do the parts work as a whole? Consider the marks, shapes, colors, values, and textures.
Balance: Is there an equal distribution of visual weight? Has symmetrical or asymmetrical balance been created in the
shapes, colors, textures, and values?
Rhythm/Movement: Is there fluidity of form in three-dimensional works? Are there shapes or directional lines to
connect pieces within two-dimensional works? Does your eye travel around the entire picture plane?
Emphasis: Is there a defined focal point or center of interest?
Contrast: Is there a variety of values, shapes, colors, lines and textures?
Elements
Line: Is there variety of line? Have lines been used to create texture, perspective, or movement?
Shape: Is there variety of shape? Are the shapes used been successfully created and used in the work?
Space: Has the illusion of foreground, middle ground, and background shape been successfully created?
Form: Has the illusion of depth been successfully created in two-dimensional works? Have appropriate figures been
used to represent the ideas within three-dimensional works?
Color: Is there a variety of color? Have colors been used to create space or emotion?
Value: Is there a defined light source? Have highlights, shadows, and cast shadows been included in the art?
Texture: Are there visual or tactile surface characteristics in the work? Does it have a variety of texture and interesting
patters?
Technique/Skill of Construction
Has the artist demonstrated a high level of skill and/or ability in the selected techniques that they have
chosen for their artwork? Do the pieces display an effective use of tools, methods, and working materials?
Has the artist used materials and skills to effectively portray what they are trying to convey?
Creativity and Originality
Is the work executed in a manner that is unique to the idea expressed? Is there evidence of creative thought?
Personal Statement
Does the personal statement include goals, education, training, volunteerism, community involvement,
and/or achievements and awards?
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Criteria Points Notes
Design and Composition
Technique/Skill of Construction
Creativity and Originality
Personal Statement
Total Points_______________
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EMERGING ARTIST AWARD JUDGING FORM
Artist Name
Judges Name
Evaluate the piece on each of the four judging criteria indicated below, from 5 points (high) to 1 points (low).
Suggested criteria guidelines are below.
Media/Tools
Does the piece display an effective use of tools, methods, and working materials? Has the artist used
materials and skills to make an effective piece for what they are trying to convey?
Creativity and Originality
Is the work executed in a manner that is unique to the idea expressed? Is there evidence of creative thought?
Imagination
Has the artist shown imagination in their artwork? Is there evidence of creative thought?
Individuality
How well does the artist showcase their individuality in the piece?
Personal Statement
Does the personal statement include goals, education, training, volunteerism, community involvement,
and/or achievements and awards?
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Criteria Points Notes
Media/Tools
Creativity and Originality
Imagination
Individuality
Personal Statement
Total Points_______________
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YOUNG ARTIST AWARD JUDGING FORM
Artist Name
Judges Name
Evaluate the piece on each of the four judging criteria indicated below, from 5 points (high) to 1 points (low).
Suggested criteria guidelines are below.
Media and Tools
Has the artist demonstrated a level of skill and ability in the selected techniques? Does the piece display an
effective use of tools, methods, and working materials? Has the artist used materials and skills to make an
effective piece for what they are trying to convey?
Creativity of Contest Theme
How well has the artist conveyed the contest theme? Can it be understood by others?
Imagination
Has the artist shown imagination in their artwork? Is there evidence of creative thought?
Individuality
How well does the artist showcase their individuality in the piece?
Criteria Points Notes
Media and Tools
Creativity of Contest Theme
Imagination
Individuality
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Distinguished Artist Award
Brian Chow
Cupertino Resident
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Artist Statement
•As an Artist, Activist and Educator, I often find myself in a place where my work in
education intersects with my passion for making art. The medium I use is often driven by
the need I’m interested in filling whether that’s through photography or through design
and whether that’s through fine art or community or event-based work. I strive to make a
positive impact with any project I take on and I have a particular interest in work that
brings awareness to social issues, and empowering and uplifting each other.
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21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: 408 522-2500
Fax: 408 738-8631
www.hhs.fuhsd.org
Greg Giglio —
Principal
HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Tyler Cripe and I am an Art and Design teacher with the Fremont
Union High School District in Cupertino, California. I am writing this letter on behalf of
my colleague Brian Chow, who is submitting an application for the “Distinguished
Artist” award sponsored by the Cupertino Arts Commission. Brian is an exemplary
candidate and I will try to explain why.
Over the ten+ years that Brian and I have been friends and colleagues, I have
experienced his art first hand. I have watched his process from conception to execution
to presentation. He works in many distinct media but his first passion is photography.
I’ve seen him produce work from a home studio, on location at events, and at our
campus for numerous projects. The most striking of these was a campaign of large
printed black and white portraits. Brian used subjects from the local Asian-American
community to draw awareness to the shortage of bone marrow donors in that
demographic. The project originated with a former student who was diagnosed with
leukemia. I think it is important to note that Brian saw a need that he could highlight.
He didn’t try to go through a traditional media channel or outlet. He printed enormous
posters and placed them around the community and in a local art gallery. The
immediacy of the portraits garnered lots of attention to the cause.
Brian leads his high school art students through personal experience. I believe all
of our students benefit greatly from this practice. When describing a design project, he
can tell stories of mistakes, re-design, and client interactions that create authenticity for
the class. Brian takes this experience even further in his Commercial Art class at Monta
Vista. Graphic design students are organized into project teams and tasked with finding
real world clients to produce work for. They design logos, web layouts, and packaging
for local businesses in our area. The students are also put in charge of all client
interactions. Brian stresses that digital and face-to-face communication are just as
important to success as good design skills. This is a fundamental part of Brian’s practice
and reinforces the link between his art and his work in the school.
Brian also practices high-level professional development of both his art and his
teaching. I have seen Brian extend his art and design practices through graduate school,
professional seminars, and workshops. We often partner with art institutions and
businesses in the Bay Area to advance our teaching and artistic practices. Brian has
worked to partner with the private and public sector to leverage his art into community
engagement. He has also organized an extensive alumni network of design professionals
who used to be Monta Vista students. They organize a professional seminar every two
years to speak to parents and students about art school.
In closing, I have worked with many artists over the last 2 decades here in the
bay area. Brian Chow stands out as an individual for his love of community and artistic
outreach. He isn’t just thinking about himself, he wants his art to unite people in a
positive experience. He would be a perfect fit for your “Distiguished Artist” award.
Thank you for his consideration.
Sincerely,
Tyler Cripe
Homestead High School Art & Design
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Distinguished Artist Award
Elizabeth Bennett
Cupertino Resident
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Elizabeth Bennett
Personal Statement
I am a contemporary conceptual artist. My work spans and interweaves mediums and
processes as I roam freely between being an introverted analytic formalist and a socially
engaged trickster.
One of the through lines in my work is the human search for meaning through order,
and the arbitrary nature of the order we create. But mostly, I play. I play with rules in the form
of interventions that are often subversive, humorous, and absurd. I play with text, rearranging
what is familiar, or placing text where it is unexpected. And I play with the mundane until it
becomes surprising.
Admittedly, my work is a little “out there.” But I am hoping that by applying for this
award I can add to the public’s understanding of what art can be beyond more traditional forms
of expression. I thrive on pushing boundaries, and discovering something new. One such
discovery was a way of drawing that uses static electricity. (To view this process, please see the
short video http://youtu.be/yt441dPKY8s)
I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art and a B.A in Philosophy from Stanford
University, where I was awarded the Raina Giese Award in Creative Painting. I received my
M.F.A. from Mills College in Oakland, and was chosen as a finalist for the Headlands Graduate
Fellowship. I have been granted residencies at Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts in Wyoming,
PLAYA in Oregon, StudioWorks at the Tides Institute in Maine, and am currently a resident of
the Cubberley Artist Studio Program in Palo Alto. My work has shown extensively, winning
numerous awards, and is in public collections in Maryland, Washington, and Hawaii.
Alongside my studio practice I spent 40 years teaching, including 10 years at Stevens
Creek Elementary where I created my own comprehensive curriculum in line with what was
being taught in each grade. Although I am now retired, I continue to volunteer with local art
programs such as leading a class of experimental drawing at the Palo Alto Library, or giving an
unofficial artist talk via Zoom at the Forum, or free static electric workshops at my studio.
While I am proud of the above accomplishments, what gives me the greatest
satisfaction is eliciting a smile from my art, or when I once overheard someone comment “I
never thought of it that way” about one of my works.
I am including an annotated list of the ten submitted works. This is essential in giving
context to the images.
For even more about my work please see my website https://www.e-bennett.com/
Thank you for your time and careful consideration.
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Distinguished Artist Award
Eva Olsen
Cupertino Resident
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Eva Olsen - Personal Statement
My name is Eva Olsen, a lifelong Bay Area resident and current Cupertino resident who also
works with Cupertino’s young artistic community. I’m applying for consideration to this award in pursuit
of furthering my studio art practice.
My current interests in art are science-inspired visuals, such as cells, imagined organisms, and
creating an environment to fit them. Each of my pieces also is made with the intention of it being a
response to the previous piece, displaying a shift in the organic forms and the colors, and I enjoy making
new visual experiences and experimenting with media, materials, and composition. I also enjoy using
bold, vibrant colors with my work and use bold, expressive markmaking in order to depict various
scenarios in which the cells are given a body, yet also appear object-like. My work is also inspired by my
multiple family members’ battles with small cell carcinoma, a type of cancer that affects the lungs, and I
make my work like a cathartic re-imagining of a world where there’s a tension between who has control.
My education includes obtaining a Bachelors in Fine Arts from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, concentrating
in Studio Art in 2021.
Ever since I’ve graduated I’ve looked for other opportunities to further my education in visual art,
and I intend to seek a MFA in Studio Art one day in order to continue my studio practice and continue my
teaching career. In addition, I was granted a full scholarship to study Concept Art for a year at
CGSpectrum College of Digital Art and Animation in 2017. Furthermore, I also enjoy taking classes at
Deanza College, from Mandarin classes to better connect with my parents’ culture, and local community,
as well as various art history, humanities, and animation classes for enjoyment and enrichment.
My work experience is at Hongyun Art, which is a childrens’ art studio based in Cupertino for the
past three years, both in-person as the studio manager and a lead art teacher for the past year, and in the
previous two years as a part-time teacher, focusing on students’ progress in online classes. The past three
years have been incredibly fulfilling for me, and I have had the pleasure to work with a wide range of
students from Cupertino and the surrounding areas. I have seen them develop their interest in their own
art as well as others’ work, encouraged and witnessed students volunteering in various artistic
communities, and growing as individuals. I do my best to organize and encourage the students to have
them do various volunteer activities and connect with their community, mainly my day-to-day tasks
involve managing teachers assistants and helping them feel supported in their endeavors. One of my
memorable experiences was hosting a class for the Free Comic Book Day of 2022 at the Cupertino
Library with my students, and I was so proud to see how they’ve grown as leaders and was incredibly
impressed with the level of care and quality they displayed while helping out others.
Some of the awards I’ve been granted are the CGSpectrum full scholarship for my portfolio in
2017, a semi finalist award for my work redesigning a ghost town for Disney Imaginations Imagineering
Contest in 2017. In addition to these awards, some of the other projects I work on are creating artwork for
zines for community publishing and have contributed more than eight charity zines, and collaborating on
album art covers with up-and-coming musicians.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you’d like to know more about my interests and artistic
practice. Thank you again!
Sincerely,
Eva Olsen
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Hongyun Art
20600 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014
408 - 673 – 0568
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Letter of Recommendation for Eva Olsen
To whom it may concern,
I am writing this letter in support of one of my employees, Eva Olsen, also known as “Ms. Eva” by our
students. She’s worked with Hongyun Art for over three years now in various capacities – growing her skills as
a teacher and a leader from an assistant teacher, all the way into one of our studio managers and AP Studio
Art/Portfolio program coordinator. She works with a whole variety of media, ranging from teaching traditional
to experimental methods in order to expose students to a wider variety of creativ e thinking. In addition to in-
person teaching and managing the studio, during 2020-2022, she managed over 10+ online classes per week,
and she was able to provide students a welcoming, supportive creative environments for the students.
During my time managing Eva as our employee, I’ve seen that she’s a very reliable individual who deeply cares
about furthering not only her own art, but for the benefit of the entire student body. She enjoys working with
students of all ages, from very young students to those preparing for their future experiences a t college. She
draws from her own experiences from her study of studio art at Cal Poly S an Luis Obispo, and as a working art
professional at Hongyun Art in order to offer feedback and guidance towards Cupert ino and the surrounding
Bay Area youth.
One of the notable aspects of how Eva is as a teacher and individual is her support for others’ creative practices,
such as our other teachers and the students she directly works with. In addition, she supports students by helping
encourage them to participate in community art events, such as competitions, volunteer-led classes, and more.
In addition to her students actively participating in Cupertino’s Art community through Hongyun Art, she
organized students who led and hosted the Cupertino Library’s Comic Making Class in May 2022 for the Free
Comic Book Day, which focused on creating an accessible, fun experience for everyone.
In addition to her as a teacher, she’s active as a local, Cupertino-based artist, and is dedicated to maintaining a
studio practice, helping collaborate with other musicians and artists, and working on personal creative
endeavors.
Based on Eva’s care for her students, the quality of her personal artwork, and her commitment to the students of
Cupertino’s growth and the creation of the local art community, I highly recommend her for the Cupertino
Distinguished Artist Award Competition. Please let me know if there’s further information that I can provide
which would help her application.
Thank you,
Tommy and Hongyun Suriwong – Founders, Hongyun Art School
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Artist’s Statement
Aimee Tran
It’s said that “great art comes from great pain” and my work is no exception. I find
inspiration for my work during times of suffering and the struggles that I have gone
through. Every one of my pieces created comes from the heart. It’s raw emotion told
through cartoon-like elements and bright colors, which I use to shed light on societal
issues and share my past experiences.
I hope for my work to resonate with others and remind them that they’re not alone. To
validate their struggles and emotions. We’re all going through something and it’s more
than okay to be vulnerable. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable allows room for creativity,
emotional growth, and perhaps joy.
Last year, I had the honor of having my work displayed at the Fremont Union High
School District’s 40th Annual Art Showcase. It was an amazing experience and I hope
that through honing my skills and confidence, I will once again be able to share my work
with others.
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Thank you for reviewing my application. I am a hobbyist and I primarily work with digital art. In the
future, I want to use other mediums when I have the capacity to do so, especially gouache paints
and woodworking. I am currently working on a certificate for Chinese Mandarin and studying to be a
Chartered Financial Analyst.
When I was a student at Cupertino High School (class of 2018) I would volunteer for a number of
organizations every summer. As a volunteer for the City of Sunnyvale, I would help out campers in a
number of arts and crafts. From ceramics to origami, and even decorating your own personal pair of
fairy wings, I would be there ready to assist (especially if it was a craft involving the hot glue gun). I
was also a member of the Habitat Heros program for the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National
Wildlife Refuge, where I would guide campers on educational material through interactive activities,
my personal favorite being paper making.
During my first two years of college, I attended De Anza college. In my freshman year, I joined the
De Anza Art Guild. In my sophomore year, I became the treasurer of the club. I would be the first
one on deck when it came to funding and budgeting, and I wanted to make sure every dollar was
being utilized in full. Being a part of that club allowed me to be surrounded by creativity and I was
inspired by the work of my peers. By the time I graduated from De Anza, I received an Associate's
Degree in Economics and a Certificate of Achievement in Accounting.
I transferred to UC San Diego, where I became a board member for the Asian and Pacific Islander
Student Alliance, as well as the Tea Club. Although these clubs may have been different in subject
matter, they both valued community and being able to make connections despite the challenges the
pandemic brought on. Before I graduated, I was the Master of Ceremony for the annual Asian and
Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration (an event with over 400 attendees), the communications
person when collaborating with local businesses for fundraisers, as well as a pretty decent hiker on
uphill sloped walkways.
I am now a recent graduate from UC San Diego, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics
and I’m back in the city I grew up in. There are so many experiences to look back upon but they
ultimately result in my resolve to focus on personal growth and improvement. I’ve been lucky to meet
so many people who encouraged and shared my interests. If I would have one takeaway from art,
it’s that there are so many forms that it takes shape in and how interconnected it is to my life. From
painting coasters for our tea mugs to designing advertising pamphlets for events, I’m amazed that
this hobby of mine gets to be utilized on so many occasions despite how my career and academic
paths weren’t art driven. If I were to say what my sole goal would be, it would be to improve.
Whether it be in the storytelling aspect, executing the idea in my head to paper, or just being
personally satisfied with what I’ve done, I want to just constantly improve and learn.
Best,
Andrea Shen
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Hello,
I am writing to provide a letter of endorsement for Andrea Shen, as part of her application for the
Emerging Artist award. I have known Andrea for 7 years now (since 2015), initially as her tutor
for math and computer science. I was immediately impressed by her willingness to learn and
natural talent for incorporating techniques from multiple disciplines, which led me to learn about
her interests in the arts.
Andrea worked part time in middle school to self-fund her endeavors since her family was on a
tight budget, including saving several months for a digital drawing tablet. During her time in
student organizations (from high school, to college, to university) and internships (including with
the city of San Jose for 2 years), Andrea has always taken an initiative to enrich her work
through art – designing pamphlets, mascots, and posters that catch peoples’ attention and raise
awareness. Others often cited her works as their initial exposure to a topic, setting the stage for
expectations.
I have a professional background in software engineering, web design, and data science. Her
passion resonated with me since the most successful products in our industry consistently put
great care in optimizing for users’ experiences, through visual design, sound, flow, and so forth.
For all the reasons mentioned above, I wholeheartedly vouch for Andrea’s talents, dedication,
and character.
Thank you,
Peter Zhang
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Portfolio:
I learned a lot from the piece above by experimenting with textures and new brushes. I dedicate
this piece to a friend of mine. We had just graduated from college and it was the first time in a
while since we last saw each other. We wanted to spend time at a beach together and a strong
breeze knocked over the sunhat my friend lent me. It proceeded to fly straight into the ocean and
I remember chasing after it and apologizing profusely for the amount of sand and seawater that
got on it.
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I created the two pieces above as promotional material when I was on the board for Tea Club.
Raccoons are the school’s unofficial mascot while King Triton is the official mascot, so I thought
“why not both.”As for Kermit the Frog, he is Tea Club’s honorary member. The turtle duck is
there because I think they’re neat.
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The four pieces above were all inspired by different video games. Through gaming, I was
able to spend quality time with my friends, as we bond over the characters and the world that
the game had to offer. These pieces of media mean a lot to me as it was a way to stay
connected even when everything went remote.
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The first two of the three here are actually a coloring page activity (the former being the page
to color in, the latter being a colored-in example) that I made during my time as an intern for
the Department of Transportation in San Jose. I thought that coloring pages would be a good
stay-at-home activity as well as an opportunity to promote the program I was working under.
The third piece was also advertising material, but it later became the Walk n’ Roll Program’s
mascot, Sunny the Safety Squirrel.
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Anabelle Chow
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My goals for my art is to help and inspire my community and children. I would like to create
hidden stories or literal representations of important values or morals using my creativity. I was able to
inspire children during this summer by starting my own plushie and food making camp. The students
were able to learn more about their community, gain sewing skills, and were able to learn more about
cooking. Although it didn’t all relate to visual arts, I was able to inspire some of my students. In addition,
I became one of the TA-Directors of Hongyun Art’s TA program. During this semester, I was also able to
use my leadership skills and added experience from both TA directing and summer camps through
teaching the Hongyun Art’s core classes. I was able to help guide the students through art and still help
them build their creativity and skills. In addition this year, I cofounded a nonprofit, All Can Art, which
aims to provide equal opportunity to art classes for those on the neurodivergent spectrum. In Hongyun
Art, I am currently in their college portfolio class. Because I am done with my AP Art Portfolio, I can
now focus on my techniques as well as expressing different aspects of my personality. It has been quite
challenging, but also fun to put my skills to the test and create deep and important messages within my
artwork that I value. In school, I participate in DECA and other business related curriculum. Overall, I
would like to use these classes and experiences to help achieve my dream of being an entrepreneur,
creating my own company or business, or becoming an art therapist for young children. With these
dreams in mind, I would like to base my business with visual arts and help other small artists or small
businesses to create a unique or innovative product or piece of art or help young children express their
emotions through artworks and help them on the path to healing.
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Apoorva Talwalkar Personal Statement:
Since early childhood, I have been drawn to art. In elementary school, I would immerse myself in measly
art docent projects and wish those periods at school wouldn’t end. Since then, I’ve been enamored with
picking up a pencil and bringing a person, landscape, or object to life. My grandfather is a painter, and
when I was a child, I would come home from school and watch him paint for hours and dream of
becoming an artist one day. I was in awe of the power of the images he was able to produce, and I
wondered if one day I might do the same.
Although I never took formal art classes growing up, I always drew in the margins of notebooks and spare
pieces of paper in my free time. In my freshman year of high school, I enrolled in my first formal art
class, which boosted my skill level significantly. I began drawing everything around me in a sketchbook I
constantly carried. Each sketch was better than the previous one, as I learned about form, shadows, and
figures.
I now enjoy drawing and painting at my own pace. I've been working on finding my style through my
daily art practice. Last year I took AP Drawing and experienced the pressure of creating many pieces for a
hard deadline. My AP pieces centered around my athletic career as a fencer: depicting the nuances of
traveling every weekend for tournaments, barely having enough time for homework, always studying or
practicing, etc. I enjoy bringing my unique perspective as a student-athlete artist to my work and want to
continue creating pieces that expound this point of view. Since then, I’ve enjoyed leisurely drawing and
painting on my own time. I recently started publishing some of my artwork using social media. I am also
volunteering as a teaching assistant at a local art school, where I work with elementary schoolers to help
them draw and express themselves through art. This year, I’m applying to universities, and I plan to
double major in Computer Science and Fine/Visual Arts to further my passion for art in university and
beyond.
I aim to represent the things around me and my life through drawings and art and give others insight into
my being and mind by making my mundane extraordinary.
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November 14, 2022
RE: Endorsement for Apoorva Talwalkar
I am enjoying working with Apoorva Talwalkar in my Art 4 Honors class this year. This class challenges
students to develop their work in artistic skills and media, as well in tackling concepts that challenge them
to think more deeply about the ideas behind their artwork. Apoorva has demonstrated advanced skills
with essential elements of art including line, shape, form, value and texture. She has brought thoughtful
concepts to the work she makes. She demonstrates a strong and devoted work ethic that will serve her
well as she continues to develop as an artist. In the short time I have been able to work with Apoorva, she
has impressed me as a mature and developed artist.
I give Apoorva my enthusiastic endorsement. Please feel free to call or email
me if I can be of any further assistance with regard to Apoorva’s application.
Thank you,
Joel Tarbox
Visual Arts Department Chair
Media Arts Teacher
Saratoga High School
20300 Herriman Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070-4999 Phone: (408) 867-3411 Fax: (408) 867-3577 www.saratogahigh.org
Greg Louie, Principal
Abra Evanoff, Assistant Principal
Brian Thompson, Assistant Principal
Matt Torrens, Assistant Principal
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Emerging Artist Application 2022
Artist Statement
The visual arts have always inspired me. In my early years of education, I have always
been open about my passion for drawing, the arts and storytelling. In high school, I made it my
goal to continue pursuing those passions by entering a career field that would help me explore
the world through art: the animation and entertainment industry. My goal is to create work,
whether that be through an artistically driven film or television show, that would inspire
individuals the same way I have been inspired for so many years. Moreover, I realize that I
understand myself and others better through artistic metaphors, whether that be through the color
schemes, compositions, or an action sequence of a piece. I hope to create work that challenges
the way we all view the world, whether that be our standards for morality or modern day social
movements, in order to better ourselves as a society.
In order to prepare myself for this journey, I have taken four years of fine arts courses
within school, three of those years relating to developing my technical and creative skills.
Outside of my Cupertino school, I attended an art school starting from elementary school all the
way until senior year of high school. At Hongyun Art, I was introduced to a whole new way of
producing art. Before attending Hongyun, art classes hadn’t helped me find my own artistic
voice. But there, I was granted the opportunity to use different materials and explore diverse
mediums to enhance my artwork, I also received feedback from several teachers rather than just
one. For weeks, even months, during the summer break, I would spend entire days at the studio
working on my projects, determined to make my art look better. Currently, I attend Hongyun Art
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four times a week after school to ask for feedback, which allows me to develop a stronger
connection with my teachers.
Within Hongyun Art, I have had the opportunity to participate in community service
events that involve art. I have participated in multiple of these events, such as painting public
spaces like utility boxes and grocery stores. Other projects I have been involved in include
traveling overseas to offer an arts and crafts program to international students in less privileged
countries. Most recently, I have also kickstarted a couple of entertainment design projects, such
as publishing multiple comics and developing a trading card game as an art director. The
involvement that I have had over the past six years have allowed me to acquire five Presidential
Service Awards, but more importantly they helped me grow as a person. Initially, I was a rather
soft spoken and hesitant child, but I can confidently say that art has changed my life for the
better, as I have risen to multiple leadership positions and hope to continue being an active
member of the art community.
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I learned to enjoy using different materials and mixed media to create my art pieces. In
high school, I took an Advanced Art class. This class had a large impact on the development of
my art, because my teacher, Ms. Ford encouraged me to use new materials in my work. I was
hesitant at first, since I was always more comfortable with using the same set of tools. One of
my favorite pieces from this class was the portrait of my younger sister. I decided to use yarn for
the hair in the portrait, and used a contrast between warm and cool colors. I braided purple and
blue yarn to create pigtails that resembled my sister’s hair. I used peach, orange, and gold tones
to paint the skin tones of my sister’s face. The use of yarn, acrylic, and colored pencils created a
colorful contrast that exudes my sister’s mischievous personality.
In the same Advanced Art class, there was also a parking space group project I worked
on with my classmates. For that project, my classmate created the idea and drawing of the sun’s
rays shining in the sky. I took charge of transposing the enlarged image of the drawing onto the
parking space dimensions. I made the measurements on the concrete ground of the parking lot
space. I used geometry and trigonometry to measure the rays of light emanating from the sun. I
also helped to paint the picture and colors onto the parking space. I struggled a little with
collaboration at first, because I am used to working alone on art projects. I had always seen art
as a form of self expression, but for this project we had to plan and discuss before we began
painting the parking spot. Though we had to make compromises, I liked how art could create a
community. In the future, I would like to continue trying new materials and mixed media to
create art. I also hope to collaborate on projects to find ways to connect with others through art.
At the art studio I attend, Hongyun Art, the teachers taught me how to tell a story through
my art. For my AP Art portfolio, I chose the theme of food and the role it plays in our lives. My
teachers gave me suggestions on how to vary the placement in my work. They showed me how I
could use symbols and motifs in my drawings to represent an idea. They also told me about the
importance of planning out and sketching my ideas before starting on the final piece. Different
layouts and perspectives gave the pieces more depth to create a narrative. My goal is to work on
composition in my art pieces. Someday, I would like to work on larger-scale pieces.
I love how art can express emotions and convey meaning without words. I also love how
the viewer can create their own interpretation in their imagination through viewing art. While
working on portraits, I realized that it was not only the proportions and anatomy of the subject
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that made it look real, but also the expression that brought the picture to life. Art gives me a way
to connect with others through my ideas and emotions. I may have my own reason for creating a
piece, but the viewer gives meaning to it, too. Art is important to me because it originates from
my own mind, and it is something that others cannot tell me how to create.
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11/15/2022
Letter of Recommendation - Carisa Eng
Dear Cupertino Arts and Culture Council,
I am writing this letter in support of Carisa Eng for the Cupertino Emerging Artist Award.
Carisa is one of my students in our portfolio development classes at Hongyun Art, and I’ve
directly worked with her for over a year and witnessed her hard work, effort, and development
and growth as an artist. She’s one of the students in our program that myself, and all of our
instructors really enjoy working with based on her empathetic, patient demeanor, and based on
her quality of work and care for the subject.
Furthermore, Carisa intends to pursue visual art and animation, in college and as a career.
During the last semester, I’ve worked with her to help her refine her portfolio and I can attest to
the great creative thinking and evidence of growth in her work. She works from her personal
experiences with food, both with a whimsical perspective, and also with an ability to seriously
address how food and diet culture impacts especially young women. She demonstrates a great
control of various technical aspects, and her work shows that she’s thinking about which specific
materials and methods will best represent her topics.
Carisa shows great care for the creative process, often brainstorming lots of different
possibilities, doing lots of research, and sharing with others about help and guidance. She’s
always respectful of her teachers, peers, and is overall a great student to have in the class. In
addition, she’s also one of the students who is incredibly independent and is self-guided for the
most part, and I believe she will continue to make creative work which is genuine and impactful
for others.
Overall, based on my experience working with Carisa for the last year, I am highly
impressed with her ability to keep a positive, growth-centered attitude towards her art, her
portfolio’s maturity and topics she is approaching, but also keeping a light-hearted attitude and
her own personal voice as a priority. I highly recommend her for the Cupertino Emerging Artist
Award based on these qualities of hers. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there’s further
questions or more information that I can provide to help with her application.
Sincerely,
Eva Olsen
Hongyun Art - Studio Manager
Hongyun Art
20600 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cuper;no, CA 95014
408 - 673 – 0568
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Personal Statement from Carolyn An
I started drawing when I began learning how to hold a pencil. I doodled on a piece of paper and
on the ground whenever I had a chance. I am very thankful to my parents for supporting my
passion for art. I have taken art classes and learned to use different art tools and art media. I
love drawing and would like to keep using my art pieces to express my vision of a better world. I
enjoy teaching art to young kids during my volunteer service. I have won a few visual art awards
including 2022 Scholastic central CA region Gold Key in Comic Art, 2021-2022 National PTA
Reflections Merit Award, 1st place in my age group for 2022 Santa Clara County Park Art
contest, Honorable Mention of 2022 Young Artist Showcase of Santa Clara County.
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Endorsement Letter for Carolyn An
I am Carolyn’s mom. I am very glad to know she is participating in Cupertino Emerging Artist
Award application, and it is a great pleasure for me to write an endorsement letter for her.
When she was young, she loves drawing cartoon characters and gradually giving her “own”
interpretation of cartoon characters’ look and stories. She has taken art classes to explore
different art tools and media. I’ve seen her growth in visual art skill and technique. She started
creating her art characters, used art to express her emotions and interpretation of the nature,
world, life and political opinions. She also enjoyed working with young kids on visual art pieces
while she was doing her volunteer service in San Jose Abundant Education Center. She has her
true love in art and takes all opportunities to participate in school art events, contests and grow
her art skills by all means!
Sincerely,
Xin Wang
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Emerging Artist Written Statement
Whether it be the aroma of new colored crayons or the delicate texture of chalk, the idea
of creation possible with these mediums always excited me as a child. Soon I began my weekly
art classes in a small studio downtown to refine these aptitudes. What once was a class to explore
my childish interests evolved into a dedicated period to intentionally improve on various art
techniques. Through art, I came to realize I was what people referred to as a perfectionist. While
a perfectionist attitude may seem to be the reason for my talent for fine arts, it is actually the trait
that discouraged my progress the most. Growing up, I had established a standard for precision
while completing coloring books. I learned to never let my colored pastels traverse the forbidden
lines that formed the Disney princesses and my favorite TV characters. However, these lines
were defining not only the boundaries of these portraits but also of my creativity and ingenuity.
This standard of perfection ingrained in me as a child held me back as an artist. Every artistic
piece I constructed was defined by a reference photo; I lacked the confidence to taint the image
with my own perspective. I was frightened by the idea of a piece being anything but
conventionally perfect. This fear paralyzed my ability to develop not only as an artist but also as
an individual. I felt imprisoned by the dread of failure and dissatisfaction with an imperfect
outcome. Despite such an extreme distaste for error and imperfection, intentional
experimentation fractured my fear of facing unconventional subjects. Fatigued by the lack of
variation in my pieces, I experimented with new mediums and styles that I had previously
avoided. Combining gouache with color pencils, I appreciated, for the first time, seeing a
different, much more unique piece, which I came to favor in contrast to mimicking something
exactly. Seeing art as the expression of emotion, imagination, and creation, I became
increasingly intrigued by the potential of other artistic mediums. Through constant artistic
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experimentations, my appreciation for unforeseen results has grown. To further develop my
artistic abilities, I began to implement my interest in biology into my crafts.
Biology is a field of particular interest to me. The classification of life, cell structure, and
evolution compels me to question my own development. Through my portfolio, I wish to capture
my interest in the biological sciences through the juxtaposition of life and death. While life and
death are presented as two contrasting and vastly different, I hoped to portray the two elements
as part of a whole. By incorporating various elements associated with growth and decay through
the use of animals and bones, I aimed to emphasize the beauty and naturalness of life and death.
Fungi, a new subject I concentrated on, are particular organisms that flawlessly reflected my
theme. While fungi are classified as eukaryotic, they differ from plants and animals. A fungi's
growth heavily depends on its ability to break down cellulose and lignin. Mushrooms, which
belong to the fungi family, are decomposers. Unlike plants that make food using solar energy,
fungi degrade decaying plant matter to flourish. The paradox of fungi relying on other dead
material to grow is an accurate representation of the blend between the concept of life and death,
as presented by my portfolio. While I began my artistry by focusing on familiar subjects of
death, such as skulls and bones, I experimented with various compositions to further expand my
theme, often by incorporating unconventional items to represent the ongoing cycle of life and
death. I hope to continue to find an intersection between art and my other interests through
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Catherine Sun - Letter of Recommendation
To Whom it may concern:
I am writing this reference at the request of Catherine Sun who is applying for the
emerging artist competition. I have known Catherine for one year as a teacher at
Hongyun Art. As a fellow instructor, I am a witness to the persevering and remarkable
qualities that Catherine has shown throughout the year.
Catherine is a dedicated student, who is willing to take various artistic challenges every
week. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to learn through various
experiments and overcome failure repeatedly to reach their goal. Catherine displays
independence and initiative to improve with self-critiques and input from peers. In the
process of constructing her portfolio, Catherine demonstrated her originality in ideas,
designs, and composition.
In the summer of Catherine’s junior year, she hosted a class that introduced different
artistic styles into students’ repertoires, with full control of the topics and lesson plans.
Out of her love for animals and her desire to advocate for them, Catherine focused on
teaching animal biology through sculpting clay. Catherine prepared extensive lesson
plans and created a safe and supportive environment. She encouraged the children to
fulfill their curiosities while developing stronger motor skills. From the great response
from Catherine’s younger audience, she became encouraged to continue hosting
animal protection programs targeting the youth of her community in hopes of spreading
awareness of such injustices towards nature and promoting positive action through
artistic methods.
Catherine is a committed artist who brings passion and positivity into each class. Her
numerous competencies is what makes her a candidate for the emerging artist award.
Sincerely,
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The art I create portrays the different ways my culture is ingrained into my life. I
often get inspired to create these artworks when I ponder my ethnicity as a Korean American.
Ever since I was a child, I was conflicted between my two distinct cultures. What I thought
would always be different or wrong, whether it be at home or in school. It took a while for
me to embrace both cultures without excessively trying to suppress one. I tried to
demonstrate this with most of my artworks being based on my ethnicity. Although it is not a
completely equal ratio of my two cultures, it does demonstrate my efforts of trying to balance
between them. Many people suffer from similar problems when they have more than one
culture engraved into their identity. This causes a lot of confusion leading into adult life, and
more often than not, the culture present in the outside world would be dominant. Many
people I know identify as Asian American, yet they have almost no connection with their
Asian culture. The driving problem is the fear of being “wrong”. Young children often make
comments about cultures they don’t understand, which creates a rift between the child and
their culture. The aspects of their culture being different from the norm causes an identity
crisis. I want to use my artworks to let everyone know that they aren’t the only ones dealing
with this crisis and they don’t have to feel alone.
I began drawing at a very young age, and I was able to share my love and appreciation
of art by tutoring students with autism in an organization called FCSN. Teaching art was
enjoyable, and it was always heartwarming to see the smiles on the faces of the students.
When the student would hold up their artwork at the end to show the final results made me
realize that helping others reach their full potential in art was similar to winning a medal.
Although it was difficult sometimes, being able to pull through and become friends with the
students was one of the most memorable volunteer experiences.
The topic that I focused on for my artworks was identity. The first two artworks
reflected my Korean culture. I have had a rough time balancing my two distinct cultures, and
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this was a way for me to express my acceptance of my Korean culture. The next two artworks
reflected the balance of my two cultures. Although my cultures clash with each other, I have
gradually been able to prevent them from occurring too often. The next two artworks are
slightly different from the rest of my creations because both talk about the emotions I feel.
Flowers are used in almost every event, and they even symbolize emotions. I filled the
silhouettes of people with flowers to symbolize the various emotions people feel on a daily
basis. The last artwork was about the sadness I felt when I was younger. There were times
when my friends made thoughtless comments about my Korean culture that made me
distance myself from it. I thought that others wouldn’t understand, but now that I am older, I
know that many others suffered through and still suffer through this identity crisis.
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Joanne Cho
To whom it may concern:
My name is Joanne Cho, an art teacher from Sarahills Studio.
I am very honored and happy to write a letter of recommendation for Chloe Yoon. In the
past seven years, I have taught Chloe visual arts in which she has excelled. Based on my
experience, Chloe is one of the most naturally talented and hardworking art students with
whom I have had the opportunity to work. She is always willing to help others and she
promotes a very collaborating environment. She is also very interested in social issues and
the welfare of others, which she wants to express through visual arts.
Her skills of craftsmanship are highly developed and she has an incredibly astute attention
to detail. In addition, I have been impressed by Chloe’s ability to couple her attention to
detail with a broader stylistic focus that allows her to consider how effectively her
compositions function as a whole. Therein, Chloe creates visual arts that are cohesive in form
and eloquent in their communication of sophisticated concepts.
Though Chloe is very talented, she is humble and never lets her abilities go to her head.
She thrives off of the entire creative process both the successes and the challenges. Most
importantly, Chloe is always willing to help her classmates as they create.
Chloe is an exceptional candidate and it is with the utmost confidence that I
strongly recommend her to be considered for the emerging artist award.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if I can be of any help to provide any other
information.
Sincerely,
Joanne Cho
Sarahills Studio
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Artist Statement
My artistic journey began with my first art class when I was just a four-year-old little
girl. Never would I have imagined walking into the little room that I would walk out knowing
what my dream would be for the rest of my life. Because of this, whenever I look at my
classmates who are still wondering what they want to pursue, I feel lucky I have been given this
one gift that I am truly passionate about.
Through my artwork, I hope to convey my feelings and personal experiences. I hope that
by growing as a person, my artwork will grow with me and that someone can connect with me
and alter their view of the world for the better. My art is a mirror that has helped me reveal
feelings and emotions that I wouldn’t be able to communicate in real life. Anxiety, feeling
judged, pure happiness and peace, emotions that might be common to some but rare to others; all
can be expressed through color and shapes. Digital art, painting, and colored pencils are some
types of media I use for my artwork. However, a restriction I set upon myself is that I wouldn’t
use those fancy digital brushes that make ignorant people think digital art isn’t art because I’d
like to prove them wrong. My notes are full of details for art ideas that randomly pop into my
head, and when I am ready to draw, I let my pencil guide me where it wants to go. Inspiration
strikes me unpredictably. Sometimes I would find craft in everyday situations while other times
nothing would come. To me, a great art piece is not just about drawing something the most
beautifully. Instead, it’s about educating and sharing personal thoughts so that it can impact
somebody else. During quarantine, I remember looking at an art piece that I just really connected
with, and it evoked an emotion deep within me that I can still remember today. My goal is to
evoke that kind of emotion to another person with my pieces.
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Some accomplishments I have achieved with art are 1st place in the 2016 Asian
American in America Pacific Fund art contest, 1st place in my school’s art competition, and
Gold and Silver Key in the Scholastic Art and Writing. The first time I was recognized for my art
while walking on the stage, I remember thinking that this will be an unforgettable experience.
Pride fills my chest every time my art earns a place a podium or even when stranger
complements my work. I hope that everyone can find something that they can put their whole
heart into just like what art has done for me.
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Karen Dequine
Valley Christian High School
100 Skyway Dr.
San Jose, CA 95111
Dear Emerging Artist Review Committee,
It is with great pleasure that I would like to recommend Chloe Zhong as an emerging artist
award recipient. I am currently one of the Visual Arts department heads at Valley Christian
High School; I hold a master’s degree in the Arts, and have been teaching for over thirty years.
Chloe is currently a student of mine in my Art 2 class.
Chloe is an extremely talented young artist who has caught my attention as a student of
promise. She works diligently and thoughtfully on all projects assigned and always takes each
lesson beyond my expectations for a high school student. Currently, we are working on a
printmaking assignment which involves a high degree of planning and forethought in the area
of idea development. After assigning the task, Chloe came into class with a phenomenal idea
which was both unique and challenging for the assignment. At this point in the year, I am not
surprised by this commitment to her work. Chloe always invests in the potential of each
medium introduced and seeks to learn from it. She is impressive.
I find her drawing skills to reflect a concrete understanding of the elements of art and the
application of the principles of design. All of which flow naturally as she works. Words which
describe her work include:
• Refined
• Consistent
• Creative
• Thoughtful
• Inspired
• Set Apart
In addition to these creative and technical gifts, Chloe is a kind and hardworking. She arrives
on time to class, cleans up her space and enjoys many fun laughs with friends. Overall, she is
responsible, polite and respectful. She will be a strong representative of your program.
Karen Dequine
100 Skyway Drive Suite 110. San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2400 FAX (408) 513-2424
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Personal Statement
I’m Dristi, a current 10th grader at Cupertino High School. Art, for me, has been a means of
expressing myself, whether it be my identity, my culture, or simply a journey of finding pride in
my own style through my works. I’ve always been inspired by art, but only gained confidence to
start making my own a year before the coronavirus outbreak occurred.
I am passionate about graphic design and volunteering. I have volunteered for multiple
student-led as well as certified nonprofit organizations for over 3 years, including Gen Z: We are
the Future, an organization advocating and increasing awareness on world issues, Stematics, a
STEM tutoring organization, and Health Connect, a student-led organization that promotes
health and wellness for the community. I wrote a book when I was younger that won the Union
School District Young Writers Award and got published on behalf of the district. But, I am by far
the most proud of an app I created and designed, Essentials, which won $15,000 in technology
for my school in the 2020 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition by Samsung as a global
semifinalist.
In school, I aim to involve myself with other students and organizations to contribute to
our community and to pursue my own passions. I am very interested in languages, and am
learning both Nepali and Japanese. I am a part of Cupertino High School’s Japan Bowl team,
where we go into extensive research about Japanese language, history, literature, geography,
customs and general culture. As a member of Cupertino FBLA’s Partnership with Business
committee, we work to give back to local startups, including last year ’s project of working with
mental health organization Neolth to spread awareness about mental wellness and learn about the
business aspects of companies. I was personally requested to be a leader of the Dartmouth
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Middle School JV Math Olympiad in 8th grade, where along with two other students we taught
math skills and concepts to younger students, including making lesson plans and quizzes and
teaching after school every week, simultaneously being in Math Olympiad. Other clubs I am a
part of include Cupertino National Honor society, Art Club, and Japanese Club.
Though volunteering and getting involved with the community is important to me, so is
learning more about my culture. As a Nepali-American born and raised in America, I’ve always
wanted to learn more about my family’s culture and background. The Nepali language, too, has
always been difficult for me, growing up without any Nepali relatives nearby. It wasn’t until
recently that I started to really take an interest in learning about my background. I take Nepali
classes along with Sarangi classes, a traditional Nepali folk instrument, with teachers in Nepal
online. Being a “mixed kid,” I struggled for a long time with “choosing” the side of me that fit in
the most. It wasn’t until recently that I’ve grown to love both sides of my identity, which have
blended to make me the person I am today. Through my art, I reflect on the beautiful culture and
land of Nepal that I am proud to call my own. I hope for my art to inspire others to find
self-expression through art as well.
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Letter of Support for Dristi Brubaker
November 12, 2022
To whom it may concern
I am writing this letter in support of Dristi Rhea Adhikari Brubaker. Dristi is my daughter
and has always been an artist. She uses many media to express herself as an artist such
as painting, knitting, writing. She has been drawing since a young age. She also plays
music as another form of her artistic expression. Most recently in July 2022, she
performed a solo concert in Kathmandu, Nepal playing Sarangi, traditional Nepali
instrument.
Dristi has been growing as an artist and painting is her strongest medium and most
favorite. I hope you can see that and recognize this young talent through her work and
character.
Please let me know if I can be of any help or answer any questions on her behalf.
All the best,
Sincerely yours-
Dikshya Adhikari
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Due 16 November 2022
Emerging Artist Personal Statement
In my perspective, I think that art is anything that induces some kind of thought or
emotion in the viewer and artist. Art can induce a range of negative, positive, or neutral feelings.
The thought or feeling in my art can span from visual satisfaction or even disgust, or anguish or
nostalgia. For me, art can come in a variety of media such as audio, video, photo, fine arts, song,
poetry, makeup/self-expression, etc. In addition, creativity and artistic thought also exist in
unexpected, undiscovered places which I intend to continue researching.
Since I was young, I have always been doing many forms of art; I did dance, I currently
do mostly visual arts, I have always been into crafts like jewelry-making and sewing, and I have
also done media arts—each different media is a learning experience in which the creative process
can be explored. Personally, I like to make art that affects an emotional reaction within the
viewer, which is based on my experiences that I project onto the form. I appreciate that art gives
me the ability to control every aspect, and that subsequently, I control how my art pieces
influence the viewer. Furthermore, I like to use the aspect of creating as an emotional release, a
way of expressing myself, and a way of both escaping from, and reflecting on my perceived
reality. Contrast, lack of contrast, duality, and the concept of how an individual and a wider
environment interact with each other are themes I look to explore in my work. I attempt to make
art that represents my personal experience with my racial, sexual, and gender identity, while also
simultaneously hyper-exaggerating and satirizing stereotypes. In viewing my artwork, I hope that
the viewer can both perceive and understand aspects of my identity and emotional states as a
continuity, both reminiscent, of the present, and of the future. One more aspect I’ve been
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exploring is color—the shift between observed colors to something more interpretive in order to
add connections between what the audience feels and associates with the existing colors.
Within the submitted portfolio, I investigated the emotions one can have and how these
emotions connect with mental state and health. Through my own struggles with mental health, I
am connected to how emotional and mental states alter the world around me. I became interested
in how emotions can capture a surreal state of being and how they can project and interact with
environments. I explored how ranges of emotions either present themselves visibly or blend in
with the environment. The environments chosen through my subjective experiences were drawn
with the purpose of adding nuance and exaggerating the desired emotion and look of the pieces.
Ultimately, I wanted to explore different ways of presenting emotions, and merging figures and
environments to reflect on my experiences.
I focused on the range of emotions on human faces and how they range from overt to
subtle. I used different materials and methods like mixed media, color groupings, and different
angles to subtly represent each. To show how emotions can transform environments to surreal
states, I used experimental composition. I experimented with perspective, especially fish-eye in
order to depict heightened emotional and mental states. I discovered how meditative drawing
ripples and water was and related it to the fluctuating nature of mental states. Finally, in creating
these images, I’ve used artistic expression as a method to reflect upon my own mental health
journey and how it relates to my growth and development as an artist and creator.
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11/14/2022
Letter of Recommendation - Emily Chang
To whom it may concern,
I am writing this letter to recommend Emily Chang be considered for the Cupertino
Emerging Artist Award. During the past year, I’ve worked with Emily to help her develop her AP
Studio Art portfolio, and subsequently, to help her create and submit her portfolio to various art
programs and colleges. For the past year, she’s dedicated multiple times a week to coming and
working at our studio, and I’ve worked with her in her development of more than 10 pieces over
the past year.
Her recent work explores mental health and how various mental states can manifest itself.
She depicts these mental states using a variety of bodies, and altering the environment around it.
Her demonstrated technical skill enables her to represent these concepts at a high level, and her
use of perspective, color theory, materials, and understanding of anatomy are tools that she
wields in order to craft very specific narratives. She is a careful and deliberate artist, and takes
into consideration not only the final product, but the process, her peers’ suggestions and tries to
craft her work to have that intentionality to it.
Other areas of exploration within her art that she’s pursued within the time I’ve known
her are utilizing craft materials, different surfaces, experimenting with three-dimensional media,
and working in different scales and formats. She’s also exploring complex concepts situated in
contemporary American and digital culture, issues surrounding gender, and revisiting art
historical concepts with a modern feminist lens.
In addition to being an excellent student who has shown a lot of dedication to developing
her creative process, she also has volunteered at Hongyun Art as a teachers’ assistant for over 85
hours, and participated in various other volunteer-led teams here. In addition, she’s also taken a
job as an art teacher and loves engaging and interacting with students of all ages. She is a bright
and energetic young artist who will definitely be part of creative communities in the future, both
during university, and after.
Based on my experience working with Emily and her high level of portfolio
development, evidence of creative thinking, and receptiveness and willingness to learn and
develop as an artist, I highly recommend her without reservation for the Cupertino Emerging
Artist Award. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there’s further questions.
Sincerely,
Eva Olsen
Studio Manager - Hongyun Art
Hongyun Art
20600 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cuper;no, CA 95014
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Art has been a part of my life all the way since elementary school. I have been attending
art classes for nine years, and as I developed my skills, I discovered how much I
enjoyed being able to create whatever I desire. For the past half year, I have been
creatively experimenting with using uncommon and nontraditional materials to create
artwork. For instance, I glued together rows of popsicle sticks, painted them, and then
arranged them to create the landscape of the stone forest in Kunming, China. Other
various materials I have tried include plastic and metallic paper. This exploration of new
materials allows me to channel my creativity and curiosity into the making of original
and novel art.
Moreover, art helps relieve me of stress. From sketching still lifes to my recent
experimentations with unique materials, a wave of serenity washes over me as I
immerse myself in creating, calming me before I return to our busy society.
This has culminated into my current goal: to major in art, or more specifically game art
and design. In addition to art, games have also been a major aspect of my life, bringing
me entertainment and happiness. As such, by combining these two major interests
together, I am striving towards the objective of further honing my abilities to be able to
create games that bring smiles to others, just like the games I have played have done
for me.
Furthermore, throughout the years, I have participated in several competitions, such as
the PTA Reflections program, where I received an award of merit and honorable
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mention awards. I have also used my skills as a way to help better my community.
Under the Hongyun Art Foundation, I have been a TA for five years, helping children
create art and expand their artistic skills. In addition, I have also assisted in painting a
utility box and a park mural to beautify the community.
Art has been present through nearly my entire life, bringing out my voice and
imagination. Now, art continues to guide me forward into the future, shaping my goals
and dreams.
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Letter of Recommendation - Hannah Lin
Dear Cupertino Arts and Culture Council,
I am writing this letter in support of Hannah Lin for the Cupertino Emerging Artist
Award. I have worked with Hannah as her portfolio development teacher for the past year,
however she’s been taking art classes at Hongyun Art for 9 years so far - starting in 2016, and
has not only completed the curriculum to the highest level, but she also has helped to inspire our
future curriculum at the school. She’s a student who has demonstrated a serious dedication to art,
as she is constantly at our studio working on her portfolio. Furthermore, she is planning to major
in interactive and game art in college and pursue an artistic career. During the year I’ve known
her, I’ve watched her take her work in a direction that is exciting, innovative, and fun, often
using different media, surfaces, and techniques.
The inspirations in her work varies greatly - from the games and other interactive media,
to nature. Many parts of her current portfolio depict fish and all sorts of marine life in different
situations. Her process includes layering many layers of thin pencils or other media, and the
resulting surface has a lot of built up, visible mark making and evidence of Hannah’s care. In
addition, at the studio, she’s always willing to discuss with other students who want to know
about what she’s working on - the work she makes seems to draw an audience and she’s always
willing to engage with discussions.
In addition to her portfolio, she’s also volunteered as a teacher’s assistant for about 5
years at Hongyun Art, and also was a camp leader for one of our summer programs.
She also co-founded the Shooting Stars program, which is under the Innovart Foundation.
Shooting Stars is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being and betterment of youths;
and she and her organization helped create opportunities for teens to volunteer at the senior
housing center Chateau Cupertino. With her work with Shooting Stars, she also co-created a 3 ft
by 7 ft garden mosaic for Chateau Cupertino’s senior center, a process that took Hannah ten
months.
Based on her portfolio and dedication to the arts, her adaptability to use different media
and how she is in class, as well as her acts of leadership and service to her community, I am
highly recommending Hannah for the Cupertino Emerging Artist Award. Please do not hesitate to
contact me if there’s further information I can provide which would better help support Hannah
for this award.
Sincerely,
Eva Olsen
Hongyun Art - Studio Manager
Hongyun Art
20600 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cuper;no, CA 95014
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On 20 March 2020, COVID shut down everything around the globe. Like everyone else this
brought in a lot of anxiety and stress in my life too. My anxiety about my 80 year old mom in
India with a pre pre-existing health condition and my daughter completing her clinical rotation in
New York hospital was at an all time high. I decided to find a way to distract my mind and calm
myself with Art therapy.
My first art was an attempt to draw an abstract art of Ganesha, an Indian God who is believed
to remove obstacles in life. I discovered that painting was like meditation, my mind was only
focused on colors, brush and canvas. I was fairly new to painting and I decided to paint to
impress myself.At the end of the painting I impressed myself !
I shared the picture of my first artwork with my neighbor and friends via social media. One of my
neighbors loved my art work and asked if I could paint an artwork for her too. So began my art
journey, one thing led to the other and I kept painting and sharing it with my neighbors and
friends in town. In the span of 2 years I explored various types of paintings: Indian sari inspired
art, abstract Ganesha painting, seascape paintings, fluid art painting, abstract artwork and
more. Over the span of the pandemic I am proud that my artwork could bring cheer into the
lives of hundred neighbors / friends / coworkers / family
In Sept 2021 I was invited to participate in an art auction to raise funds for Relief for Cancer
foundation and to my surprise my art sales collected $ 2250 with an equal matching grant from
my work place. My artwork which began as art therapy raised $4500 for a noble cause.
Art is my way to relax every weekend and love to share my passion. I have hosted remote
painting events with my co-workers and friends and truly believe in Art Therapy as a tool to
unwind and destress.
I call myself Covid born artist and keen to continue painting for a charitable cause in future. I
have been invited to participate in the Art Auction in September 2023 and If I win the artist
award money , I plan to use the funds to buy artwork supplies.
Painting has been a win-win-win situation for me. I practice art meditation to unwind and relax,
the person receiving the art enjoys the art work and the funds raised from my art go towards a
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To whom it may concern;
I have known Hema Kundargi for over 4 years as a health professional at AC Wellness in
Cupertino. Her passion for painting and art has grown over that time, with her development
expanding during the pandemic years. She first gifted me with a beautiful painting three years
ago and since then, I have been the lucky recipient of two more, all of which have found
perfect spots to hang in my home.
Hema has shared her love of art and talent with our entire team at work. She has hosted two
paint nights for our clinic for team building, providing guidance and tools to help everyone
learn to paint and have a great finished product at the end of the evening. Last September,
she participated in an Art Auction for the Cancer Relief Fund in Cupertino and raised a total of
$4500 (which includes 100% matching grant from work) for this noble cause.
I have had the pleasure of visiting her formal dining room turned art studio and have seen the
continuingly creative ways her painting has taken shape. Her work features vibrant colors,
meaningful content and embodies the feeling of the places she paints. I enthusiastically
endorse her for the Emerging Artist Award in Cupertino.
Please feel free to contact me at If you you have any question
Warmly,
Jennifer Gibson
Wellness Team Director
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Hrishita Das
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Artist’s Statement
My art is a visual interpretation of how I approach my life. Experimenting with different
mediums allows me to challenge my traditional skills, which I believe extends art and delves
into life. Challenging boundaries hold great significance to me, which I aspire to do through
diversifying perspectives in my art. I aim to show my culture proudly and highlight
underrepresented individuals while still showing advanced technical skills in my artistry.
My art should provide solace to my identity and showcase a sense of vulnerability and
beauty.
As a student in Hongyun Art for the past eight years, and with my experience as a teaching
assistant and an art teacher of kids from ages 5-10, I also realized that art is also about
leadership. During the summer of 2021, I decided to lead camps resulting in 140 hours of
volunteer work over the summer. Through this experience, I learned that it’s essential for
artists to be able to communicate their thoughts and ideas to other people. Art isn’t an
individual effort; it requires critiques and comments from others. Being on the side of the
commenter and giving feedback to students proved to be a challenge sometimes; however,
I realized that having healthy discussions with students about their ideas helped them
stretch their comfort zone and allowed them to clarify their artwork. In a way, this was
experimentation too.
With my commitment to teaching during the summer, I received the Presidential
Volunteering Service Award for doing more than 100 hours of work in one year. Although a
validating prize, I felt like the experience proved to be more valuable for me. The award was
an addition to the skills I gained through that experience.
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The works selected in my portfolio are a reflection of my passion for graphic design, specifically
in the domain of user experience and user interface design. My work ranges from designing
websites to mobile apps to be aesthetically pleasing to ensuring that an application’s
functionality is fluid and easy to understand. My process starts with understanding the user. I put
myself in their shoes and start asking questions, such as “Who will be using the product?” and
“What do they need?”Then, I ideate solutions, create drafts, and make iterations based on the
user’s needs. For example, in my project called RetroStudy, I made iterations in my designs in
order to increase accessibility and decrease cognitive load for the users. I added appealing
colors and simplified elements to improve visualization and clarity in my final draft. Moreover, I
interviewed people from my target audience and gathered their feedback. Furthermore, my
project J Station shows how I innovate and make creative work that is out of the box, in addition
to exemplifying my desire to explore different art forms, such as photography.
I have used my work to show my support on social causes and spread awareness about
relevant issues. The BLM Bag hopes to spread equality and justice in the community. The
project started after I was inspired by what journalists and influencers were expressing in media.
I felt a need to use my artistic abilities to spread awareness for the Black Lives Matter cause.
The bag is designed so that the bag holder is also raising their fist in the air with the other
hands. This communicates that the person holding the bag is an active supporter of the cause.
This passion for design has also motivated me to spread art in my community. For example, I
have painted a 40 ft by 10 ft mural at the Cupertino Library with other artists to encourage
reading and literacy among young kids. The mural featured a nature scene with animals reading
to appeal to adolescents. I am a leader at Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action, an organization
with aims to fight climate change through passionate activists. I have utilized my artistic abilities
to spread climate awareness. For example, I started and successfully organized their first art
contest and was the lead animator for their climate curriculum, which was seen by 8,000 people.
The animations featured educational content to teach the public about the environment. In my
current role, I am in charge of maintaining and updating their website. My dedication to helping
my community through the arts has led me to be awarded with 3 Presidential Service Awards, a
key from the Scholastic Art and Writing competition, and win multiple art contests at my school.
My eagerness to create has also led me to be awarded the California Arts Scholar of 2022.
Many of my works have been exhibited at the California Institute of the Arts.
I have also wanted to see how design is needed in the industry. Currently, I am creating and
improving user experiences at a startup called Pathloom, where I am reimagining their main
product, a trip planning experience for the outdoors. I collaborate and work with other designers,
engineers, and stakeholders in the company to design an interactive mobile experience. I am
also a web design intern at Delta Electronics (10,000 employee company), working to design a
website for a program that aims to give opportunities to younger generations and coordinate
events. The current method of relaying information for the program is not ideal for prospective
contributors and company leaders to communicate. My goal for the future is to gain more
industry experience working in the field and use my artistic abilities to better the world in our
digital age.
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November 7, 2022
RE: Isabelle Hung
Dear Cupertino Arts Commission:
It is my pleasure to write to you on behalf of Isabelle Hung. I’ve had the chance to get to
know Isabelle over the past 1.5 years as her high school art and design teacher. Last year
she was in my CTE Photo & Design course, which is a part of our Career Technical
Education pathway for graphic and visual design under the Arts, Media, & Entertainment
pathway. This year Isabelle is in my CTE Commercial Art & Design class which is the
second course of our design pathway. Hung has been a part of our art program the past 2.5
years and is on a path to pursue art or design beyond high school. As a sophomore, I
appreciate her dedication and interest in participating in a rigorous summer art program as
CSSSA.
Isabelle Hung is mature for her age. I find her responsible and willing to take risks. Last
year, I asked her design class who was available and interested in participating in two
client -based opportunities and she was one of the first volunteers for both occasions. What
I learned about Isabelle is that she is a quick study and is cool under pressure. For both
jobs she had to adapt quickly while practicing what she just learned in a short time
window under pressure since it was for a client. Isabelle Hung performed well and
produced great work. In fact, for the second job (to create a Saturday Night Live
Promotional flyer), her work was just as good as the two seniors that also volunteered for
the job and those seniors are highly skilled and motivated. This year in Commercial Art &
Design Isabelle is working at a more advanced pace on our projects. Isabelle is also signed
on as a teacher assistant which is really an independent study session where she’s working
on her design portfolio which includes product design, motion graphics, and user interface
design.
Like her design work, Isabelle’s photography is excellent. Isabelle also participated in a
design camp in during the summer of 2021 and a pre-college program this past summer at
the California State Summer School for the Arts in Graphic Design. Last year as a 10th
grader, her performance in class stood out as one of my strongest all-around designers.
Isabelle is receptive to feedback, and she completes her work on time. I must keep
reminding myself that she’s currently a junior; she has the advanced skills, motivation and
work habits of my top seniors.
In summary, Isabelle Hung has strong character and resiliency. She works well both
collaboratively and independently. Isabelle is passionate about art and design. Isabelle
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Hung is respected by her peers and in addition to her skills she has the maturity and
intrinsic motivation to be successful in her endeavors. Isabelle’s art and design skills are
excellent. I’ve had former students that were awarded the “Emerging Artist” award by
your commission and Isabelle Hung is of the same caliber, excellence. Without hesitation,
it is my honor to endorsed Isabelle Hung for your consideration and recognition.
Creatively yours,
Brian Chow
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“I pray, oh my God do I pray, I pray every single day for revolution!” - Linda Perry
I do too.
There is a wistful sentimentality attached to 4 Non Blonde’s What’s Up?, an
indiscernible feeling of longing to go back and experience the beginning again. At least,
the beginning where my mother would play the song on the way to the grocery store,
and the dashboard would flush with light, enveloping the car’s interior with its mellow
blue glow. We’d belt along to Linda Perry, off-pitch, and I, oblivious and seated in the
backseat of her car, [did not give a second thought].
I see it now, however. Linda Perry is an individual, for whom art provided a voice;
without it she’d have been another woman stifled and suppressed, regardless of her
“pray for revolution”.
That is my inspiration, and my goal: using art as a medium to “scream from the top of
my lungs”, and to seize fate.
A prominent theme of my portfolio is femininity, in which I connected beauty standards
and traditionally feminine symbols to display this theme. Women are subjected to
certain pressures based on the designated norm that surrounds them, leading to
harmful and unreasonable expectations of beauty, like the culture around eating
disorders, or cultural traditions like foot binding in China. I'd like to capture this,
conveying my frustration and bond with femininity in a manner that questions and
integrates its offensiveness with its beauty. Although there is no true answer, as only the
state of mind of the artist can significantly influence their work, I hope to explore these
themes in my future work.
I also want to extend my interest in exploring femininity as a focal point to other
subjects.
I’m passionate about environmental issues, and seek to spotlight everyday climate
crises that are often overlooked or perceived as inconsequential. Through this interest, I
was introduced to Genius Olympiad, and began to research the effects of plastic
pollution, oil drilling, and other harmful human practices on marine animals,
incorporating them into art pieces. This was when I had first begun experimenting with
mixed media, integrating pieces of trash to create intriguing imagery. I arranged various
plastics, including single-use bottle caps, straws, plastics, rings, and nets, that would
normally go to waste to depict the illusion of flowers on a tree, or bag floating in the
wind. My favorite piece, "Oblivious", where I implemented these techniques, was
selected as the top six out of thousands for display in the Menino Arts Gallery, as well
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as winning the Gold Award in Genius Olympiad, a Gold Key in Scholastic Art and
Writing Awards, and the Bronze award in From the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness
Contest. As I continue to experiment with mixed media, I aim to embrace the usage of
unconventional materials, reflecting an unconventional message I hope to portray.
I pursued different perspectives in media to explore art, joining the Silicon Valley Youth
Channel: a journalism organization that aims to provide voice and understanding to
youth. I used the opportunity to write about art, interviewing a local Latin American
artist, José Andrade, who detailed his journey from the demanding gallery world to
opening an art studio and using his skill to teach others. He felt confined and uninspired
creatively, forced to view his passion as business, yet overcame these frustrations while
simultaneously inspiring youth in his community. Through delving into art and literature,
I learned about the subjective metric for success concerning art, and was excited to
further explore and challenge these boundaries.
I took interest in the impact of my art as well. This summer, I volunteered at Teen
Challenge, an addiction rehabilitation program that aids in drug and alcohol recovery. I
prepared art-centered activities for children of those undergoing the program as well as
children of volunteers, teaching them various skills, from painting starry galaxies to
making ceramic frogs. I forged real connections throughout the camp, and later went on
to interview a mother and former student of the program for the Silicon Valley Youth
Channel, forming a relationship and about how she overcame addiction. I felt grateful
that my art could contribute to a completely different world–through fighting addiction–as
well as introducing me to incredibly strong people, inspiring for what the future held for
as I continued to develop as an artist.
I've had the privilege of being able to seek unique perspectives on art, all forging a
stronger relationship as I grow. As I work, I hear Linda Perry again. I could call it
nostalgia, as I reminisce affectionately on these moments, but I'm unsure why I feel it,
unnerved by an inexhaustible force that draws me back in. That is how I'd describe my
passion for art, and my relationship with it. Being continuously inspired by issues I take
interest in, my goal is for these underlying foundations to come through, reflecting who I
am as an artist.
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Dear Arts and Culture Committee,
I am pleased to endorse my daughter, Ishanvi Kommula, for the Cupertino Emerging
Artist Award. As her mother and her first art teacher, I experienced the joy of knowing
her all her life and seeing her blossom into an incredible sixteen year old woman she is
today. I feel privileged to have witnessed her journey and am excited to pour my heart
into a letter and share it with you.
From a very young age, Ishanvi showed a sincere interest in visual arts and she
continued to learn and improve her skills in drawing, design, creativity and expression.
Ishanvi has a clear eye for detail and the ability to understand how different colors and
shades work together. She is self motivated and developed a variety of skills in addition
to drawing and painting. She taught herself knitting, sculpting, ceramics and crochet. Its
always heart warming to see her accompanied with one of these implements by her
side, as she uses art as a method to relax and rejuvenate herself. She is a quick learner
and picked up digital art from novice to mastering various tools and soon started
teaching her friends how to use ProCreate and Photoshop for their school projects or
Instagram posts. She excels at making creative and personalized gifts for her friends
and family, such as scarves, beanies, hand-bags, sculpted and painted clay figurines
that we all cherish for their uniqueness.
Ishanvi displayed resilience and tenacity during the Covid pandemic, when she poured
herself into learning from online resources, using new mediums and techniques such as
gouache, oil paints, charcoal and delicate water color strokes. She used her artistic
abilities to create handmade ‘Thank you’ notes for doctors, nurses and first-responders
fighting against covid-19, presented them to a donor event at San Jose Regional
Medical Center and was recognized by Assembly member Kansen Chu with a
certificate for supporting the community.
During the pandemic, she also challenged herself to pursue AP Art independently as a
high-school freshman, during an unprecedented remote-learning year, without the help
of an art school or formal instruction. She extrapolated from her previous learnings and
by explored online portfolios for guidance and inspiration to push herself beyond her
comfort zones. She worked hard during weekends and late into the nights to find a
theme that motivated her to express her inner voice. She was methodical, went the
extra mile to refine her work and developed her concepts thoughtfully, to earn a 5, the
highest grade for her portfolio. One of her 15 pieces was an installation in our garage
where she showcased feminine beauty of all forms and ages included charcoal
drawings on translucent paper, and lights to show the inner-glow in every woman. It was
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awe-inspiring to share this exhibit with family and friends living here and remotely, at a
time when we all needed some positivity in our quarantined routines.
Ishanvi won several awards in art and we are most proud when her art conveyed a
deeper voice which increased awareness of environmental issues and social standards,
especially for women. We are fortunate and blessed to be a part of the Cupertino city,
which provided incredible well-rounded opportunities in many forms. I am confident that
Ishanvi will be a strong contributor to the art community and will continue to learn, grow
and inspire through her voice, talent and commitment.
Thank you for reading my letter and I am honored to endorse Ishanvi.
Sincerely,
Sunanda Kommula
Ishanvi’s Mother
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Jacqueline Chung
Cupertino High School
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In the corner of my desk stands a dusty water color painting of an orange owl. At first
glance, this painting looks like any other one crafted by a preschooler. For me, this watercolor
painting marked my first venture into art, the start of a journey marked with personal growth,
discovery, and triumph.
I’ll never forget the day my parents took me to our neighborhood Michael’s to get my
very first set of art supplies: a simple, unassuming Crayola 16-color watercolor kit. From my
first stroke, I fell in love as I watched the colors seemingly blend into each other to create new
colors and the characteristic watercolor look. Needless to say, art drew me in, and I was hooked.
Witnessing my newly discovered interest, my parents supported me by signing me up for
art education. For the past 12 years, I have been fortunate to have discovered, learned, and
refined my practice from the incredible instructors at Hongyun Art studio. With my instructors’
mentorship and encouragement, I branched out from watercolor. My instructors introduced me to
new areas I had not yet been exposed to including sketching, painting, and drawing. From this, I
discovered a fondness for landscape sketching, often using the ever-changing colored trees and
birds outside my bedroom for inspiration. Doing so allowed me to discover my love for the
environment. As the years progressed, I also started drawing and sketching animals, machinery,
and so much more. Needless to say, art enabled me to branch out and discover the unknown.
With discovery, however, came challenges. Behind every piece of artwork I completed
laid numerous more unspoken failed attempts. I’ll never forget the times after school, during
weekends, and during summer vacation I spent in the studio: the lows of another failed attempt,
the seemingly uncomfortable experience of asking for feedback on how I could improve my
craft, and the feeling of triumph after completing a challenging piece of work. Through my
dedication and perseverance, I was promoted to the RED cloud class at Hongyun Art studio, the
highest level currently offered for all art students.
Despite my focus and enjoyment of being in my creative sphere, art brought me out of
my shell and showcased to me the value of community. Outside of time pursuing my education
and craft, I started volunteering at Hongyun Art. Most recently, I dedicated over 250 hours this
past summer leading activities and instructing 40 students. Through hands-on instruction,
encouragement, and feedback, I was able to craft a safe, encouraging, and creative environment
for my students to discover their passion. For my time, I was awarded the Presidential Gold
Service Award for my service. Award aside, I remain most humbled by the difference I hope I
made for these 40 individuals in paving the way for their journey of discovery and creativity.
With all that I’ve been fortunate to discover and create, I hope to leverage art with my
more recent passion for technology to develop creative mediums to further promote
environmental activism. To me, art is a universal way to spread messages, as it disregards
common barriers to communication such as language. By combining art with the boundless reach
that modern technology has afforded us, I hope to unite and organize the world to promote
environmental awareness and stand up against climate change.
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11/15/2022
Letter of Recommendation - Jacqueline Chung
Dear Cupertino Arts and Culture Council,
I am writing this letter in support of Jacqueline Chung for consideration for the Cupertino
Emerging Artist Award. I am Jacqueline’s AP Studio Art/Portfolio Development teacher at
Hongyun Art and have watched her grow as an artist and individual over the past year. She is not
only an incredibly patient person when it comes to her own artistic development, and also has
done an incredible amount of volunteering in the arts.
Continuing about how Jacqueline has developed as an artist - during the year I’ve known
her, she’s changed her artistic practice from a more reserved and careful one, both about the
topics and media that she’s willing to approach, to someone who is exceeding expectations for
someone who is open to creative exploration, and experimentation. Her current portfolio that
she’s developing as part of her class focuses on her love for the environment and the natural
world, and exploring the wide range of how humans influence and impact it. She often uses a
very careful and practiced hand for the fine details, but then balances it with bold compositional
choices, and bold and expressive brushwork. Furthermore, one of the aspects of her work that I
find personally quite interesting is the relationship and natural formation of systems, and how
often our human-made systems parallel those.
Furthermore, her volunteer service at Hongyun Art is not a small amount - over the past
summer in 2022, I supervised her as she was a camp leader for over 3 months and completed
over 250 hours of volunteer service. Jacqueline really excelled as a leader here, often organizing
lots of students while managing to give each individual child attention and care, and she received
glowing reviews from other staff members at Hongyun Art, parents, and of course, the students
themselves. For the 250 hours she received a Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award in Fall
2022.
Jacqueline is an incredibly patient, persistent, and caring individual, and this shows
within her artistic portfolio and her as a person. I would highly recommend Jacquline for the
Cupertino Emerging Artist Award based on my experience seeing her grow during the past year.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if there’s further questions or more information I can provide
which would further support her. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Eva Olsen
Hongyun Art - Studio Manager
Hongyun Art
20600 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cuper;no, CA 95014
408 - 673 – 0568
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Jerry Song
Cupertino High School
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Jerry Song - Personal Statement
I am Jerry Song, a current sophomore at Cupertino High, who loves making and creating
art. Taking art classes for over a decade and experimenting with the world of it even longer, I
find that art is a way to let my mind drift off into another space and to let my mind pour unique
ideas and creativity, in many different forms. My current goal in creating is to explore
technology, and how it could affect the human race later on. Potential life threats and negativity
towards our world are currently arising, which is why I am making pieces to address the rapid
growth of new technology and proposing alternate solutions which envision a different future.
My future dream goal is to become a software engineer who will code technology behind
these majestic big screens that allow us to browse the internet and be able to find a solution to
keep our increasing level of machinery while capping off the dangers it may arise later on. One
of my other goals is to further express my knowledge, and collaborate with classmates to share
ideas that bond us with closer relationships.
Sports, which are a big aspect of my life, also greatly influence my art and mindset.
Currently, I take part in my Cupertino High School’s water polo and swimming team, which has
really taught me the importance of teamwork and community. Additionally, I have done
volunteering work such as helping kids out in Nepal online during the pandemic, teaching them
art and giving them background information in sports, communicating my view of the world
with the knowledge I have learned in a more privileged area. Ultimately I’d like to apply my
variety of skills to art making and think that all of the seemingly different areas of my life can
connect together through being creative, and art allows me to reflect on that. Art allows the
mind to grow, and gives us a chance to create new techniques and skills.
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Jessica Kwandou
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My name is Jessica Kwandou and I am a sophomore in high school. This year I would like to be
considered for the City of Cupertino Emerging Artist Award.
I have been a student at Hongyun Art School since 2017. As a student, I was fortunate to learn
from some of the finest teachers and colleagues in my art school, who never cease to inspire and
encourage me to express myself through my paintings. Edward Hopper once said, “If I could say
it in words, there would be no reason to paint.” To me, art is a universal language that transcends
language, culture, religion, socioeconomic status, and race. It is a means by which I can
communicate and freely share my emotions, ideas, and information without fear of being judged;
without the need for words, it can never be wrong.
I started as a teaching assistant at Hongyun Art in 2018, and I was promoted to the position of
teaching assistant director in 2021. In high school, I was appointed as a freshman student council
commissioner of publicity. I was elected to the Paintbox Club board, the Rally board, and my
school’s video production team during my sophomore year. I also serve on the Youth Advisory
Board for “To Be Honest,” a mental health organization sponsored by the City of San Jose. In
addition, I am the chapter president for my high school's chapter of SforS, an environmental
organization that I am actively involved with. I have received the Presidential Volunteer Service
Gold Award for the last two years for the SforS and I received the Presidential Volunteer Service
Gold Award this year for my active involvement in volunteering and community service at
Hongyun Art.
I use art to express my thoughts and feelings on the issues that I care deeply about. I have an
affinity for environmental issues, teenage mental health, and my heritage. I enjoy participating in
various state and national art competitions and have received numerous awards. The City of
Cupertino selected me for the Young Artist Award in 2020. My artwork has been published in
Kalopsia Literary Journal and Teen Ink. The awards I received in the Watershed Watch Earth
Day Poster Challenge and the Bowseat Ocean Awareness Contest have helped me raise
awareness about environmental and climate change issues. Teenage mental health and culture are
important to me, which can be demonstrated through recognition in the CFGL Young Artist
Contest, the To Be Honest Mental Health Awareness Competition, and the Youth
Communication writing competition. Additionally, I have won awards in art and literature from
the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
With drawing, I gain a new perspective on the world and an appreciation for details I might have
overlooked otherwise. It has become an indispensable part of who I am. I hope that in the future I
will be able to utilize art to bring people from our community and fromaround the world
together.
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Katherine Li
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I am Katherine Li, a junior at Monta Vista High School. My goal is to foster education
through a combination of art and technology.
As a child of a Chinese immigrant mother whose successful business career comes from her
commitment to education, I understand how important a good education is to economic well-being. I
am lucky to have grown up in Cupertino due to the educational opportunities here: tutoring
programs, academically-focused schools, and technology integrations like the 1:1 device program
that grant access to online educational resources. However, these opportunities are often inaccessible
to those in poverty, those without the time or means to go to school, or those without a pre-existing
interest in learning. As a teacher assistant at my art school, I experienced first-hand how frustrated
and exhausted children could get when they did not understand a concept or were not engaged in the
class, which prevented them from learning. Thus, I would like to use technology to create affordable
and accessible learning tools, enhanced by art, to make education more engaging for students.
My main inspirations for my artwork are exploring the intersection of art and technology,
surrealist interpretations of life, and direct observations from my personal experience and of life. I
use an intersection between art and technology to convey that, even though art and technology seem
like polar opposites, the intersection of art and technology can enhance life and create new
experiences. I use surrealism to stretch the bounds of my creativity and construct scenes that could
only transpire through drawings. It is important for me to have a wide range of ideas both to have fun
and to create innovative concepts. Through examining my relation to art, I explore how essential art
is to me, as it gets me through difficult times and forms important parts of my identity. In this way, I
define how art is such a powerful tool to me, which can therefore be powerful in assisting the
education of others. I observe life by completing art studies like still lifes and anatomy practices to
build my artistic foundations.
I believe I can achieve my goal by using my education and training in both art and
technology. I have attended the Hongyun Art School since 2016, and have developed techniques in
composition, sketching, inking, rendering, shading, and anatomy. I also work with a wide range of
mediums, from graphite to ink to paint. My foundations are grounded in experimenting with both
drawing studies, such as still lifes and anatomy practice, and creative work, inspired by surrealism
and drawing from the unconscious imagination. Doing both types of drawings has taught me both
how to be imaginative and how to be good at observing the world around me. I honed my skills
through these types of projects, and attained the highest level in my art school in 2019. Currently, I
am working on developing artwork in relation to the theme of the intersection of art and technology
for the AP Drawing exam.
In addition to my comprehensive background in art, I have extensive training and education
in STEM subjects. At Monta Vista High School, I challenge myself academically by taking AP
Calculus AB and AP Physics 1. In addition to my public schooling, I took four years of advanced
math classes at the Russian School of Math in Cupertino, where I studied algebra and geometry.
Additionally, over the summer of 2022 I attended the Bluestamp Engineering Program, where I
created a glove-controlled robotic hand from scratch. Through this experience I gained several
hardware skills like wiring electrical components through a breadboard, and software skills such as
the ability to 3D model, code in Arduino IDE, and make circuit schematics. I also gained experience
with troubleshooting tips such as researching solutions online and undoing and redoing wiring.
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My volunteer experience is related to teaching students artwork, which ties to how I would
like to present education through a combination of art and STEM. I started being a teacher assistant
at the Hongyun Art School in 2018, where I taught younger students art concepts like composition,
shading, and color theory. Through teaching students, I developed skills of communication,
leadership, and patience to give students the help they needed. From my experience interacting with
students, I realized that there are various types of learning styles. Some kids were engaged and
proactive, while others were reserved, quiet, and content with copying the teachers’ demonstrations.
However, they all responded to topics of personal interest (like video games and toys), and my job
was to encourage them to find ways to incorporate their preexisting interests into their art. This was
often effective in increasing the engagement of the students, and made the learning experience more
fun for them. For my volunteer service, I earned a bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Currently, I am volunteering with an organization called ArtStem. We teach students STEM
subjects through art, which makes the learning experience more effective. We develop lesson plans
that teach STEM concepts like astronomy, architecture, and 3D design by creating artwork associated
with them. Students taking these classes are very enthusiastic and constantly ask questions, especially
about the STEM concepts they learn. Through this experience, I have come to appreciate how art and
STEM are complementary for learning.
In addition to using my time to help teach students artwork, I am involved with the
community in other ways. I volunteered to fundraise for Habitat for Humanity with a team of other
high school students, and we ended up raising $1,500 to promote affordable housing. It was my first
time doing door-to-door fundraising. I was at first hesitant and nervous, but chose to step out of my
comfort zone to benefit my community. As part of the fundraising effort, I put my art and craft skills
to work by starting a crochet fundraiser to sell keychains that I designed and made. It ended up being
a successful and rewarding experience where I realized I can make a difference by contributing my
talent and stretching myself in new ways.
As a student leader in the Monta Vista Marching Band, I support my community through
teamwork and perseverance. Within the marching band, everyone contributes to the success of the
overall program, so it is important that I work hard to play my role well. Additionally, I am always
looking to get better so that the band improves as a whole. I also work well in teams. We support
each other through encouragement and time together practicing. Through hard work and
collaboration, I aspire to be a good member of my community and by doing so, thrive in it.
Growing up in Cupertino has given me a quality education and many opportunities to
participate in community efforts in teaching, fundraising, and performing. These experiences help me
develop skills, provide me with a well-rounded outlook on life, and motivate me to improve. I
express how these experiences impact my life through my artwork–exploring how my artistic
experiences make me who I am, stretching the bounds of my imagination, and demonstrating how the
intersections of art and technology can benefit a community like ours and beyond.
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Katie Lee - Personal Statement
11/16/22
My passion for the arts grew from the ease that it was to pick up a brush and paint my thoughts
onto the walls when I was 5 years old. Simple shapes, lines, and forms of all kinds were what
initially drew me into what would eventually grow to be my current main hobby. While my early
training was with traditional and classical styles, I have tried to push my limits by building on
my technical foundations through experimentation. Discovering my own style and portrayal of
my voice, including the challenges that appear along the way, through my art pieces is what I
ultimately strive to achieve in my artwork.
The arts are one of the best expressions of my personal thoughts and experiences. Much of my
work is inspired by my culture, my Chinese heritage, with which I am still grappling to
understand as a second generation immigrant in the United States. Many of the pieces within my
current portfolio explore this idea and focus on my personal experiences with my culture as
someone who has been raised in a Western environment. My art highlights both the positive and
negative aspects of my life through the portrayal of the subtle discrimination I used to face
among peers accompanied by the beauty of my family’s traditions and those who raised me,
allowing me to grow to be who I am today.
Throughout the 16 years that I have been practicing art, there have been several activities that I
have contributed my passion and abilities towards. Being a part of the ASB class as an art
commissioner at my school, Cupertino High School has allowed me to use my handiness with
paint and paper to create artworks that are put up around the school and during events to promote
school spirit and inclusivity on our campus. My experiences as a teacher assistant at Hongyun
Art have also taught me how to use my skills in bettering those of the community around me.
Although it began with a scribble in preschool, it grew to be so much more and has influenced
much of my personal ambitions. Ultimately, my goal with art is to paint my own story. The story
of my past, present, and future. My work will bear a form of connection, either literally or
metaphorically, and tell the story of my life.
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Throughout my life I have devoted myself into becoming a better artist. At a young age I
was mesmerized by what I could create with just a pencil and my mind, as I grew older, art has
been part of me. Since I was little, I attended small art classes across my town, learning from
peers and getting inspired by my teachers. At my current art school (Hongyun Art), I have
practiced techniques in art and grew as an artist and person. As art became a part of me, I have
developed several goals that I believe would aid me in becoming a stronger creator; my goals
include, demonstrating innovative concepts, designing pieces that best reflect who I am as an
individual, and lastly successfully communicating my message with my artworks. In short, these
goals all contribute to my ultimate goal of becoming the best version of myself, especially as an
artist. During my summers, I have devoted myself to assisting Hongyun Art in art camps.
Through this, I’ve learned how to communicate with children and learned how to become a
successful leader that students look up to. Because of my volunteering at Hongyun Art, I’ve
recently received the Presidential Award, committing over 100 service hours. When I am not
doing art or at school, I enjoy dancing. Throughout my life I have won awards for my dancing,
such as the Icon Award in 2018, and the ballet/jazz/tap scholarships. Another hobby that I enjoy
is cooking. I love to cook and, similar to art, I love to use my creativity to create the best dishes.
As viewers can see, most of my art involves the idea of food, my idea throughout the pieces is
how food can impact humans. In summary, food is the fuel for our energy. We eat food everyday
but never really think about how food can impact the way we think, or the actions we take
because of food. In every part of my pieces, I portray the positive and negative connotations of
food and its relationship to humans. Ultimately, I want my creativity and illustrations to speak
for themselves, letting viewers find their own interpretations of my work.
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Laura Chang
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Laura Chang
Personal Statement
Sometimes thoughts are just too big for words which is what motivates me to create.
I’ve lived in Cupertino my whole life and currently am a senior at Monta Vista High
School. Amongst the piercing academic pressure–from scribbling as a bubbly 4 year old, to
self-taught obsessive anime drawings as a middle schooler, to my first Hongyun Art class in
seventh grade and working on my 2022 AP portfolio throughout high school– art has always
been a comfort for me. Which is why I started going to classes at Hongyun Art.
And with a need to not be scrolling on TikTok for hours on end while cooped up during
the COVID19 pandemic, in October of 2022, I founded my own Etsy shop for illustrating
custom pet portraits. My shop soon became a haven for pet owners whose pets had recently
passed away. I had become a personal therapist in my free time messaging back and forth with
clients who wished for open ears to talk about their lost pets. I love detailing the curly fur of a
poodle, and the reflection of water in the eyes of a grinning pitbull pup. I’ve drawn over 200
different pets and I’ve found that my talents were once an emotional release for myself, but now
they’ve become an amazing opportunity to shine the most beautiful light on my clients’ angel
pets and help bring closure and happiness to the grieving process of people all across the country.
My ability to draw, paints all the best qualities of my clients’ pets in one portrait. Similarly, I
hope that the artwork that I create(and the artwork that I have submitted) helps put thoughts and
feelings, that people cannot describe, into words– except by words, I mean brushstrokes.
My freshman year, I also joined a club called ArtReach. We meet bi-weekly to create arts
and crafts for the benefit of the community. Now, as president, I develop policy and plan
meetings (for example: making Cranes for Cancer, heating packs for homeless women, holiday
cards for veterans) for our members. I also have brought my Girl Scout Silver Project and am
bringing my Girl Scout Gold Project to ArtReach. For my Silver Project, w e hosted an
educational booth fighting indifference toward homelessness. We taught 500+ children
compassion for the homeless by letting them decorate lunch bags for the homeless, with uplifting
artwork and messages.
My Gold Project aims to fight arts education inequities. I am working to develop a free
curriculum and online platform that pairs volunteer art instructors with students for free, online
art lessons. I care deeply about servicing the people around me and hope to become a pediatrics
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nurse– as a nurse, I'll care for the body and as an artist and friend, I'll care for the minds and
spirits of my patients.
Throughout my junior year of high school, I struggled to come to terms with who I am. I
succumbed to the toxicity of modern beauty standards and I felt the weight of looking and acting
a certain way on my shoulders. It was crushing. However, I am a senior now. As cliche as it
sounds… I’ve finally learned to love myself. During the pandemic, my school practiced
shelter-in-place learning and people only saw me from the shoulders up in a tiny box on a fuzzy
Zoom screen. Re-opening myself to the public after the pandemic was quite difficult in terms of
judgment from my peers. I transformed from an automated robot with a pre-designed personality
and look so that everyone would like me. To realizing that there is an expiration date on my life,
and life wasn’t worth living as a robot. To finding peace and acceptance within myself through
art. So this panel represents my journey of re-finding the respect and love for myself that was
lost after the pandemic.
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MONTA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Monta Vista
21840 McClellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: 408 366-7600 Fax:
408 252-1519
www.mvhs.fuhsd.org
Ben Clausnitzer Principal
Janice Chen
Assistant Principal
Nico Flores
Assistant Principal
Sydney Fernandez
Assistant Principal
Mike White Assistant
Assistant Principal
To Whom It May Concern:
I have had the pleasure of knowing Laura Chang since September 2020
as a leader for the Random Acts of Kindness Club, which she helped to
start up. Laura is hardworking, personable, amazingly creative,
thoughtful, and conscientious with h er work. Laura works very well with
anyone she encounters and is respectful to fellow students and staff.
For the Random Acts of Kindness Club, she worked with three other
students and started up the club, which focuses on doing kind actions
for others whether it’s on campus, at home, or elsewhere in the
community. She has been various leadership positions for the club,
such as Social Manager for 2+ years and President since August 2021.
In the past 2+ years that I have known Laura, she goes above and
beyond to support her members. She brings kindness to the
community through thoughtful projects, like writing cards and giving
gifts to those working in the main office during remote learning.
Additionally, Laura is so creative! She always tries to keep meetings
and projects fun and she always adds an extra layer of creativity. She
created a scrapbook for every year of Random Acts of Kindness to
highlight our projects and club members and decorated it with
stickers, artwork, and captions. Furthermore, for our first Random
Acts of Kindness meeting this year, she had the idea of everyone
making a pencil sloth, which was something cute that members could
create from fabric, put on their writing utensil, or they could give to a
friend or family member. Finally, she takes time and effort to create
video posts on social media to promote Random Acts of Kindness
before and after meetings and her videos always have her extra layer
of creativity with fun music, fun templates and artwork, and perfect
editing.
Overall, Laura is one of the most respectful, tenacious, and
compassionate students at Monta Vista High School. Her ability to
work well with all students and staff as well as her positive attitude
and willingness to work hard at everything she encounters sets her
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apart from other students. She is wonderful! In all respects, I cannot
impress upon you my highest regard in recommending Laura Chang
for acceptance into your university and any scholarship opportunities.
If you have any questions regarding Laura, please do not hesitate to
contact me at Monta Vista High School. I would welcome any
additional opportunities to share my respect and pride in this well -
rounded student and person.
Regards,
Monica Jariwala
National Board Certified Teacher
English Teacher
Random Acts of Kindness Advisor
Monta Vista High School
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Meher Gopalani
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Personal Statement
Within the space of a square frame, I always try to create something new and impactful. As an artist, I try
to portray my thoughts and ideas through my art. Art is my favorite leisure activity. I spend hours to draw
on paper or digitally and be amazed at my own creative side. I have been learning art since I was 5 years
old, walls in my house are all decked up with my artwork. I have tried different mediums such as acrylic
paint, watercolor, graphite pencils etc. as it allows me to learn and grow.
I chose to pursue AP Art at Hongyun Art Studio so I can grow and refine my skills overtime. Through my
AP art portfolio, I want to demonstrate environment and sustainability issues such as climate change,
marine debris, shark finning, animal advocacy etc.
Three adjectives that describe me: Persistent, Kind & Creative. I’d like to share more about my talent,
interests, goals & achievements:
WHAT WHY MY STORY
GIRL SCOUTS I love to do things for our community
and feels good about it.
I am proud to be a Girl Scout. Along with my troop, I
have been continually leading amazing initiatives that
improve the community such as service projects e.g.,
helping seniors in the neighborhood during Covid,
sending greeting cards to firefighters and many others.
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
I am passionate about animals and
loves to take care of them and help
them in any way I can.
I am an active volunteer at Animal Assisted Happiness
(AAH), Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
(SVACA), Cherry Chase Animal Hospital. I love to
volunteer at the farm and help with chores and farm
tours. I am passionate about animals and feel very
strongly about humans' responsibilities to look out for
the various creatures. I spend hours studying animals
by watching medical shows, on channels such as
Animal Planet, because I enjoy watching and learning
about the pet hospitals and how they work.
My passion for animals has taught me to respect all life
forms, and to care for our environment. It has also
taught her to be compassionate, and hard working.
TENNIS I have been coaching to learn tennis
since I was 7yrs. A good game of
tennis makes me happy!
I represent my school tennis team in the USTA
tournaments. I enjoy playing tennis at leisure and
competitive as well.
DIGITAL &
VISUAL ART
Art is my favorite leisure activity. I
like to spend hours to draw on
paper or digitally and be amazed
with my own creative side.
• As a budding artist, I am working on my AP art
portfolio. I would not be able to do so without help
from her art teachers.
• Recently I was recognized with a honorable
mention at 2022 Congresswoman Eshoo's
Congressional Art Competition.
• Last summer I came up with an idea to combine
my passion for art and animals and started my
adoptable art journey by making custom art
portraits of adorable pets. Donations received are
being used to benefit animals at the local animal
shelters and rescues. I felt very happy and satisfied
to do what I can to help my furry friends in need.
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MUSIC I did not grow up in a musical family,
but I am encouraged to practice
endless hours before recitals or my
certification or in my leisure time. I
enjoy playing piano and learning new
songs
My interest in music has led her to complete level 8
California of Merit certification and continue with level
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PUBLIC
SPEAKING
I joined a nearby youth Toastmaster
club to overcome my fear of
speaking in front of an audience.
Thanks to her club, I have not only
overcome the fear but is now
mentoring other kids to be better
speakers and leaders.
I have been an active member of the youth toastmaster
club for 4 years now. I have completed ten speeches
and earned many best speaker and evaluator awards. I
served as an office for 6 months. The club has not only
helped me be a better speaker but also helped me to
be a confident leader by taking leadership roles in
weekly club meetings and mentoring other newer club
members.
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Melanie Lee
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Personal Statement
By Melanie Lee
When my drawing of Barack Obama won Best President in third grade for President’s
Week, I discovered the distinction of my art from others and wanted to explore if I could further
utilize my talents to make a difference. Ever since I could hold a pencil, I drew inspiration from
my surroundings and art held a special place in my life, from crafting a paper laptop as a
kindergartner to creating my AP Art Portfolio as a high school student. As my passion and
interest developed, I enrolled in numerous art classes throughout elementary school, which
evolved into my Art 3 class freshman year of high school. This year, I enrolled in AP Art Studio
Classes at Hongyun Art to allow me to continue my obsession with art outside of school.
Incorporating personality and character into my art, rendering with contrasting shades,
and enhancing my own style, I have discovered that a finished product serves only as an added
bonus to the fulfilling journey of creating. I am forever grateful for the opportunities and
resources available that allow me to continue the process of self-discovery through my art. My
goal is to showcase my unique perspectives and bring them to life, spreading happiness to
others, and in doing so, creating my own happiness. In the future, I aspire to communicate
positive messages around my community by painting utility boxes and murals, until I am able to
fully immerse myself in art history and design in college and beyond.
In the two years of my high school career, I’ve demonstrated my artistic abilities in our
school’s Soundings Literary Arts Magazine, displaying my art in an exhibition in Saratoga
Downtown, designing my school’s Sophomore Class Shirt, and winning the Congressional Art
Recognition Award. I have continued to nurture my desire to create through designing graphics
for school clubs and Sophomore Class Office and making Tiktoks as a Marketing Intern at
Splashtop. I hope to share my personal exhilaration of arts to create an impact on my
community, spreading bursts of color on blank canvases around me.
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Personal Statement
Art is something that I have used throughout my life to express myself. Just
being able to put whatever comes to my mind on paper is exciting for me. When I
was in elementary school, my mom had put me in an art class, and from there I fell in
love with the fact that art, unlike subjects such as math and science, doesn’t have a
single concrete answer. A few lines drawn on paper can be considered art, as long as
it means something to the artist. With that in mind, I have tried my best to express
myself through art, because to me it is much easier to scribble random emotions
than verbally try to explain them. Even being able to make elaborate pictures at
school with only the use of a pencil and binder paper is thrilling to me, as I can use
art to add a sparkle in the day. In general, art to me is a way to channel my creativity.
I have always tried to use my art to spread cheer around me, whether it is
designing a custom painted canvas wall art to match my aunt’s room decor or a
meaningful custom tattoo design for my cousin who wanted to hide her injury scars
or a surprise portrait for a friend to help bring a smile to her eyes during Covid. I have
participated in community beautification efforts all my life thru my art and have also
taught younger kids how to appreciate the joy in creating art the same way I do and
to bring forth any world thru their imagination.
I have participated in many art competitions and won awards and honors
such as the Young Artist of Cupertino Award, and the bookmark competition for
author Jo Hackl’s new book. I have also been published in the Mercury News and
Cupertino Courier for my art outreach.
I want to continue applying the art forms I have learnt and worked on for so
many years even in my future career. I hope to make my art more accessible to
others through digital and graphic art forms as well as keeping the conventional art
forms going. I want to pursue a career that combines art and technology in new
ways that make the world a better place. In the meantime, using my art around my
community is my passion that helps me see right in front of my eyes the difference I
can make everyday.
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Hello! My name is Shareen Chahal, and I’m a junior at the Harker School in San Jose. I
also attend art classes at Hongyun Art in Cupertino, where I am currently nurturing my artistic
skills and preparing for the AP Drawing exam in May. I have taken classes at Hongyun Art for
over six years, and I’ve procured technique and creativity through endless practice, trial, and
error.
Over the past couple of years, I submitted my work to multiple art competitions locally
and nationally. Last year, I won a Gold Key in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, alongside
two Silver Keys and a few Honorable Mentions from the last two years.
Additionally, I enjoy giving back to the community through volunteering with Hongyun
Art. For a few years, I worked as a teaching assistant for younger age groups, where I developed
leadership skills and a passion for helping others.
Throughout my lifetime, my love for artistic expression has only increased, and I wish to
further my involvement in art in the future. If recognized through this award, I will be further
motivated to pursue my passion for art and make a lasting impact on my community through it.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Letter of Recommendation - Shareen Chahal
To Whom It May Concern,
My name is Eva Olsen, studio manager and art teacher at Hongyun Art, and it is with
great pleasure that I recommend Shareen Chahal for the Cupertino Emerging Artist Award. I’ve
worked with Shareen as her art teacher for the past two years to help her develop a portfolio for
AP Drawing. Over the time I’ve known her, I’ve seen a lot of fantastic development with how
she engages with the subjects and topics of her choice. She’s demonstrated a lot of growth with
exploring how to make an impact by using specific techniques. She’s an artist who is
comfortable with multiple 2D mediums including graphite, charcoal, color pencils, gouache, and
watercolor. In her art, she incorporates themes revolving around beauty standards and their
effects on mental health and self-confidence. She demonstrates a high quality of creative output,
depicting moving concepts, emotions, and personalities through the use of unique materials.
In the classroom, Shareen is respectful and focused. Yet, she isn’t afraid to interact with
teachers and peers in communicating her ideas and accepts suggestions with complete
understanding. She is very patient and shows a lot of respect for the teachers and other peers at
Hongyun Art. Furthermore, during class she produces high-quality work efficiently and makes
the most of her time in and out of class.
Previously, Shareen has received recognition for her artwork in the Scholastic Art and
Writing Awards. Last year, she was awarded a Gold Key for her art. Additionally, she has
volunteered as a teaching assistant since a young age and fostered leadership skills through that
experience. Through her volunteer experience, she’s learned how to communicate with teachers,
and younger students and use a critical lens for how to view visual art.
Shareen demonstrates her artistic talent wonderfully in class, and she’s a pleasure to work
with as an individual. Based on the quality of her portfolio, the respect she has for art making,
and how she interacts with her peers and the teachers at Hongyun Art, I can't recommend her
highly enough for this award. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there’s further questions.
Sincerely,
Eva Olsen
Hongyun Art - Studio Manager
Hongyun Art
20600 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cuper;no, CA 95014
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Shreya Chakka
I am a student at Cupertino High School currently taking classes at DeAnza community
college to deepen my interests in astronomy and my coding skills in Python. Something that I
appreciate the most about taking these classes is the different kinds of people I meet on a
day-to-day basis.
My goal in school and my life is to deepen my interest in the growing AI industry. I am a
person who values time and makes connections with mutual respect. Throughout my art journey
I continue to explore different art styles to develop a portfolio that connects with others,
moreover my past, present, and future self.
Since time is such an important aspect of my life, volunteering with my school’s Key
Club helped to better keep track of my volunteering hours. Joining the club helped to connect
with different students around Cupertino. It also helped in building a stronger bond with my
friends. In a way, volunteering gave me a plethora of opportunities to grow as a person and
develop my creativity. For instance, when my school’s club partnered up with a nursery home,
we made cards to express our gratitude and concern toward them. I use my passion and love for
art to make cards and blankets for those in need with the help of my school’s club. I believe that I
can make someone’s day by giving them a get-well-soon card, or handwritten letters.
My main focus for the past few months has been on art and exploring different art styles.
I am an artist who is heavily influenced by dystopian art and surrealism. Through this portfolio, I
could deepen my interest in such art styles. It helped me improve my rendering skills and helped
to look at art from different perspectives.
By submitting my first piece from my portfolio, I could win the CFGL divisional-level
competition with many other artists. Furthermore, my position as the PR for my school’s french
magazine helped me to improve my digital art skills and made me learn how much small details
played a role in a painting.
Overall, art was something that I used to do for my pleasure but has grown into
something I am passionate about.
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Letter of Recommendation - Shreya Chakka
Dear Cupertino Arts and Culture Council,
I am writing this letter to support Shreya Chakka’s consideration for the Cupertino
Emerging Artist Award. I’ve worked with her for over a year in my AP Studio Art/portfolio
development classes, and have seen her grow from a more reserved student into one who is more
outgoing and experimental with her creative process, ranging from putting whimsical characters
and exploring how to incorporate art history, cultural monuments, and modern forms of visual
communication into her work.
Shreya’s current work demonstrates an interest in finding out about different perspectives
and researching new opinions to put into her work - she often shares with me work from
emerging artists, learning about the growing AI industry, and researching about astronomy, deep
space, and rocket ships. Her work also addresses with a tongue-in-cheek manner, inconsistencies
that she’s noticed about our modern culture, and offers a gentle reminder about how important it
is to slow down in our fast-paced world.
She’s overall a great student because she is focused on work, values and thrives on
constructive criticism, and has a growth mindset. I am also very impressed with her
organizational skills, and I like seeing that she’s drafted up her own individual scheduling in
order to best support her own work flow. She’s comfortable with mediums such as color pencils
and paints, and also has been taking the initiative to try new mediums like charcoal and pen.
In addition to developing her portfolio with me, she also is working to deepen her digital
art skills and create work for consumption - such as with her school’s French magazine, and
creating work for Hongyun Art’s volunteer-led webtoon. Being a part of the PR team for french
club helped to deepen interest in French culture, and develop new digital art skills, which shows
her versatility as an artist.
Over the year I’ve worked with Shreya, myself and the rest of our teaching team have
seen a lot surprising creative development from her ranging from the themes, execution, ideation,
and process in her work. Based on her excellent portfolio, her capacity for creative work to
continue making an impact on her community, and her hard work she’s demonstrated as my
student, I highly recommend her for consideration to the Cupertino Emerging Artist Award.
Thank you and please do not hesitate to contact me if there’s further questions that would support
her application.
Sincerely,
Eva Olsen
Studio Manager - Hongyun Art
Hongyun Art
20600 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cuper;no, CA 95014
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As a child, I discovered my passion for art, and it quickly became a way for me to cope
with my debilitating anxiety. When I create, the rest of the world fades away as I become a
storyteller. At my local art studio, Hongyun Art, I began creating characters and building worlds
through graphite, ink, and colored pencils from the age of 10. Right before entering high school,
I continued developing my skills through summer courses at Stanford, where I ventured into 2D
animation and 3D modeling, adding new depth and dimension to my stories. Throughout my
years at Monta Vista, I have consistently taken art classes each year to build my portfolio and
sharpen my skills. The summer before my junior year in high school, I took an intensive
two-week course at UCLA, pushing my artistic boundaries. I took my first steps into alternative
art forms, learning how to create websites, video games, experimental films, and typography.
Last summer, from July to August, I merged my passion for helping younger students and art by
being a volunteer summer camp leader at Hongyun Art, mentoring children ages 4-13. I followed
the curriculum but also strived to give the children what I needed as a child—a patient and
attentive teacher. I gave personalized instruction, documenting students’ progress with over 40
written evaluations. I persevered through my anxiety and obtained a gold-level presidential
service award for my work. My artwork reflects my daily struggles, and I try to make mental
health a more accessible topic through my art..
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Letter of Recommendation - Tanvi Kanderi
Dear Cupertino Arts and Culture Council,
I am writing this letter to recommend Tanvi Kanderi, one of my students at Hongyun Art
in the Portfolio Development program for the Cupertino Emerging Artist Award. I have known
her for over a year and have watched her confidently and creatively approach her work. She’s a
dedicated student, evidenced by her portfolio, and intends to continue pursuing visual art in
college and art as a career.
Tanvi’s current portfolio shows a lot of evidence of creative experimentation, precise and
practiced markmaking, and surprises her audience with the range of expression she shows with
her work. She excels at using color and light, and warping perspective in order to fit the mood
and feeling of each piece she creates. She creates visual art based on her personal experience and
I think that she’s also quite good at genuinely crafting stunning narratives that bring her audience
into her crafted worlds. Furthermore, within the class, Tanvi is someone who doesn’t hesitate to
ask for feedback and help, and collaborates well while discussing art with her peers. Her work
shows a great understanding of her commitment to personal growth in her portfolio, and the
quality of the pieces demonstrate her excellence as a student. I find that her portfolio reflects her
acute gaze and unique method of observation towards the world around her.
Furthermore, I’d like to mention the amount of volunteering she’s done with Hongyun
Art during the time I’ve known her - during June 2022 - August 2022 I supervised her as she
managed groups of students and helped them feel supported during their artistic development at
Hongyun Art’s summer camps, for 4 - 13 year olds as they were exploring various art concepts.
She volunteered for over 100 hours, and this enabled her to be awarded a gold Presidential
Volunteer Service Award. Furthermore, she also participated in the volunteer-led entertainment
design team at Hongyun Art, for the published comic book during 2022, and for the student-led
webtoon comic development, in which Tanvi and other students worked collaboratively to
mutually respect others’ ideas and develop a product.
Based on Tanvi’s portfolio and the high quality of work in it, her continual commitment
to pursuing visual art, how she is as a student, and her commitment to volunteering in arts
communities, I would highly recommend Tanvi for the Cupertino Emerging Artist Award. Please
let me know if there’s any more information that I can provide that can help assist with her
application.
Sincerely,
Eva Olsen
Hongyun Art - Studio Manager
Hongyun Art
20600 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cuper;no, CA 95014
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513
514
515
516
517
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Aaron Zhang
Cupertino Resident
518
519
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Abigail “Abbie” Liu
Hongyun Art
520
521
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Abigail Liao
Cupertino Resident
522
523
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Alison Tung
Cupertino Resident
524
525
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Alyssa Zhu
Hongyun Art
526
527
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Annie Qu
William Faria Elementary
School
528
529
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Bennett Liu
Hongyun Art
530
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Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Brandon Liu
Hongyun Art
532
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Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Claire Liu
Hongyun Art
534
535
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Daniella Strohmann
Cupertino Resident/
Hongyun Art
536
537
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Effie Xu
Cupertino Resident/
Hongyun Art
538
539
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Emily Liu
Cupertino Resident/
Lincoln Elementary
School/ Hongyun Art
540
541
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Hajun Jin
Cupertino Resident/
Hongyun Art
542
543
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Isaac Yixuan Xu
Hongyun Art
544
545
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Ivy Ma
Hongyun Art
546
547
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Jasmine Liu
Hongyun Art
548
549
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Jennifer Qin
Hongyun Art
550
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2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Jiayin Zhu
Hongyun Art
552
553
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Katy Wang
New Concept Academy
554
555
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Leya Wu
Cupertino Resident
556
557
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Madison Choi
Hongyun Art
558
559
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Minerva Gao
Cupertino Resident/
Lincoln Elementary School
560
561
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Pradyun Vijay
Cupertino Resident/
Eaton Elementary School/
Hongyun Art
562
563
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Pushya Dutt
Hongyun Art
564
565
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Samuel Jung
Cupertino Resident/
Garden Gate Elementary
School
566
567
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Sandy Wang
Cupertino Resident/
Garden Gate Elementary
School
568
569
2022
Young Artist Award
Group A (6-10 years old)
Steven Ouyang
Hongyun Art
570
57
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2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Ashley Wu
Cupertino Resident/
Hongyun Art
572
573
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Audrey Yihan Xu
Hongyun Art
574
575
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Celina Chen
Hongyun Art
576
577
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Chloe Zhong
CalColor Academy
Cupertino
578
579
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Claire Xu
Spider Smart Cupertino
580
581
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Dana Yang
Cupertino Resident/
Monta Vista High School
582
583
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Emma Zhang
Hyde Middle School
584
585
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Isabel Zheng
Hongyun Art
586
587
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Jasmine Zhao
Cupertino Resident/
Hongyun Art
588
589
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Joshua Huang
Hongyun Art
590
591
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Kexin Zhu
Hongyun Art
592
593
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Lillian Jones
Hongyun Art
594
595
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Lipika Kotra
Cupertino Resident/
Sam H. Lawson Middle
School
596
597
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Nikhil Krishnaswamy
Cupertino Resident/
Cupertino High School
598
599
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Sanaya Gopalani
Hongyun Art
600
601
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Shin-Yu Lotus Hsu
Cupertino Resident
602
603
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Sunyi Xie
Cupertino Resident
604
605
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Vianna Dong
Hongyun Art
606
60
7
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Yishan Lin
Cupertino Resident/
Kennedy Middle School/
Hongyun Art
608
609
2022
Young Artist Award
Group B (11-14 years old)
Zacchaeus Vaughn
Cupertino Resident/
Crista McAuliffe School/
Little Seed Art
610
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Agenda Item
22-11787 Agenda Date:
11/28/2022 Agenda #: 5.
Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Receive monthly update reports from staff and commissioners.
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