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Photo by Khim Hipol

Name: Tate

School: Mountainside Secondary

Grade: 12

Art teacher: Mishka Poznikoff

Favourite kind of art: clay and painting

"Tate's talent in hand-built clay sculptures, drawing and painting is nothing short of extraordinary. Tate's strengths lie in her impeccable attention to detail, evident in each meticulously crafted piece. Her application of techniques is both thoughtful and delicate, skilfully balancing representation with a whimsical and playful touch. Tate's ability to infuse her works with the essence of reality while maintaining a sense of lightheartedness is beautiful to see. Tate's artistic superpower is the fusion of skill and creativity, which has allowed her to create an incredible body of work so far this year" writes Mishka Poznikoff, Tate's teacher.