May 2025 | Vol. 5 Iss. 5
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Artists dig deep to find inspiration for their pieces on display now at BDAC By Becky Ginos | becky.g@thecityjournals.com
BOUNTIFUL—BDAC announces Davis School District Art Show winners
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ea Montgomery’s artwork is inspired by the people around her. The result is a winning piece in the Davis School District Art Show at the Bountiful Davis Arts Center (BDAC). The Woods Cross High School senior placed third out of more than 600 submissions from 361 students 6-12th grade. “God Gave Us Flowers,” is a portrait of her sister. “I’m the oldest of three sisters,” said Montgomery. “The flowers represent roses and thorns. We’re together through the good and the bad.” Her other piece, “Not of a Feather” is a circle of different birds. “The birds represent me and my sisters,” she said. “We’re different but will love each other forever. I like to dig deep for the meaning behind it.” Montgomery said she has always had a love of art. “My papa (grandpa) is an artist and my mom has always done crafts. I had a little sketch book. I took art classes in junior high. I’m in an AP art class. I like to explore different
mediums.” This is the first time she has had artwork at the BDAC. “It surprised me to have two pieces accepted,” said Montgomery. “It was so cool to see them framed. I felt very professional. They look so much bigger framed.” She is headed to Utah State University in the fall. “I want to get a bachelor’s in fine art. I want to be an art teacher. I’ve always wanted to be an art teacher since junior high. This is where life has taken me.” Rylie Kimball uses her art as a way of healing. “I was diagnosed with cancer,” she said. “I lost my hair. I did my art while I was going through chemo. Now there’s no sign of it. I’m cancer free.” One of her paintings is of a carefree young woman in Italy. “It’s a self portrait,” said Kimball. “I’ve always loved art but I didn’t take it seriously until about four years ago. I’ve been selling art at the Bountiful Farmers Market since I was eight years old.” Her other painting is a field of colorful Continued page 7
Zerthun Mekuria from Layton High won Best of Show with her painting “Untamed Joy.” Mekuria was also named Junior Artist in Residence at the BDAC. Photo by Becky Ginos
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