Artist Statement
To me, photography is an expression of capturing a story without words. Every picture has its own unique backstory but only one frame is captured. It makes us think why was this moment in particular so important? What can we gain from what we see?
Bio
I’ve always had an interest in photography. Growing up it was a hobby of my Dad’s that I participated in and grew to love as well. When I began my high school career I had limited practice with a camera, but as soon as possible I was taking all the photography courses my school had to offer. Photography became my way to capture the world from a different perspective. With every picture I take, I am able to hold that moment in time forever. Towards the end of junior year, I began to consider what I wanted to do with my future, and art, especially photography, was something I wanted to continue with. In March, I officially committed to the Pratt Institue in Brooklyn, New York to continue my studies as a photography major.
As the seriousness of the Coronavirus has restricted my senior year to the walls of my bedroom and a computer screen, I am hopeful for the future. Though many long-awaited traditions have been canceled for our safety, I am grateful for the four years at AHS. I have made long-lasting relationships, and I am proud of all that I was able to accomplish. This was not the ending anyone expected for the class of 2020, but together such a strong community has grown together, and my classmates and I will leave our high school careers in search of our futures beyond quarantine.
Johanna Kerrigan
18 years old
Andover High School Student
