Hopkins School Arts The Razor

A Celebration of Women in Film

Amalia Tuchmann ’23 Assistant Arts Editor

According to a recent study, women comprised 16% of directors working on the top 100 highest-grossing films in 2020, up from 12% in 2019 and just 4% in 2018.

Artists of the Issue: Kaila Spearman and Ranease Brown

Anand Choudhary ‘22 Lead Arts Editor Rose Robertson ’24 Assistant Arts Editor

Ranease Brown ’21 and Kaila Spearman ’21 connected immediately after meeting in eighth grade.

Spring Gallery Showcase: Nature in Peter Ziou’s Art

Sophia Neilson ’23 Arts Editor

Students, faculty, and art-lovers alike should take a moment to check out the fantastic work of beloved Hopkins art teacher Mr. Peter Ziou.

Artist of the Issue: Zane Franz ’21

Zach Williamson ’22 Lead Arts Editor

Zane Franz ’21 has been a prominent member of the Hopkins arts scene since his arrival on campus in ninth grade. His work in music and visual art is plentiful.

Arts Faculty Profile: Jacqueline LaBelle-Young

Craigin Maloney ’21 Arts Editor

This year, Visual Arts teacher Jacqueline LaBelle-Young is tackling how to teach Ceramics, Art History, and 2D Intermediate Studio Art in Hopkins’ hybrid model.

Passion for Fashion: Talia Chang’s Crochet Business

Anand Choudhary ’22 Assistant Arts Editor

Talia Chang ’22 discovered her passion for crocheting during quarantine. Now, she uses her crocheting to change the world, one piece at a time.

ARTIST OF THE ISSUE: JOANNA WEI

Sophia Chavez ’23 Campus Correspondent

Dauntless and venturesome with her process, Joanna Wei ’21 has created visual art in many mediums and is an accomplished artist at Hopkins.

HDA’s Annual Winter One-Acts Zoom to the Stage

Craigin Maloney ’21 Arts Editor

On February 4 and 5 and February 18 and 19, the Hopkins Drama Association (HDA) performs their Winter One-Acts.

Hopkinsarts.com Artist Spotlights

Anand Choudhary ’22 Assistant Arts Editor

From virtual a capella performances to intricate drawings, Hopkins’ Arts Department website, hopkinsarts.com, features many different student artists.

Artist of the Issue: Noah Stein ’21

Eli Ratner ’24 Campus Correspondent

From experimenting with musical notations as a child to getting national recognition for his composition, “Riparian Reeds,” Noah Stein ’21 has spent nearly his whole life developing as an artist.

Artist of the Issue: Sam Brock ’21

Sam Cherry ’23 Campus Correspondent

Sam Brock ’21 started his career as a choral singer at his old high school in Barrington, Rhode Island.

ARTISTS IMPACT THE 2020 ELECTION

Craigin Maloney ’21 Arts Editor

The 2020 presidential election proved to be both one of the most divisive and important in the history of America.

Virtual Music Rehearsals: Hopkins Does Hybrid!

Anand Choudhary ’22 Assistant Arts Editor

With Covid-19 restrictions, the sense of community formed in Hopkins’ musical groups has declined.

"Boxes" and "It’s a Wonderful Life!" Take to the Stage

Craigin Maloney ’21 Arts Editor

The fall show is an important one for the Hopkins Drama Association (HDA); it sets the tone for the rest of the year and shows Hopkins how HDA will adapt to the new COVID policies.

Artist of the Issue: Alexis Chang ’21

Anand Choudhary ’22 Assistant Arts Editor

Alexis Chang ’21 has been involved with music for as long as she can remember.

Students Reflect on Arts Classes in Hybrid

Zach Williamson ’22 Lead Arts Editor, Matthew Breier ’22 Assistant Arts Editor

Throughout the pandemic, students enrolled in Hopkins arts courses have been navigating a complicated landscape.

Arts in the Hybrid Model

Craigin Maloney ’21 Arts Editor

Hopkins’ transition to virtual learning last spring threw many teachers into an unfamiliar model without much time to make changes to their curriculum.

Freedom of Expression: Black Lives Matter in the Arts Community

Anand Choudhary '22 Assistant Arts Editor and Matthew Breier '22 Assistant Arts Editor

From the bold, yellow “Black Lives Matter” painted on the streets of Washington, D.C. in June to passionate new pieces of music and explosions of murals, the arts have proved an effective medium to help people connect with and support the BLM movement.