I recently had the priveledge of attending Art Basel at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and it was an extremely inspiring experience to say the least. Before I even got to see any of the pieces, I made sure to keep an open mind about what I was soon to be exposed to. I was surprised to discover the many different forms of media and drastic varieties the artists used to create their pieces -- although most artists stuck to one media throughout their compliations, there was no monotony whatsoever throughout the entire exhibition. From elaborate 3-D pieces of artwork that consisted of things such as moving, talking and singing heads to a compilation of random work such as organized scribbles and scratchwork, nothing I laid eyes upon was underestimated or undervalued. The creativity within the walls of Art Basel was overwhelming; aside from feeling inspired, I was actually rather disappointed that I wasn't allowed to bring neither a sketchbook or camera to keep the artwork I had admired in something other than just my memory.
Visiting Art Basel made me desire nothing more than to grow as an artist. With new ideas in mind, I have gained the realization that potential for artwork lies is any form of creation: as long as I consider it complete, it could be considered "art," even if only in my own eyes.
-Kristina Camara, 12th grade
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