2012-13 Runway Exhibition, "Fire and Ice"
Teen Stylin’: Fire and Ice, held on December 9, 2012, featured wearable works of art from more than 60 designers in grades 6–12. Students represented more than 28 Richmond City and surrounding county schools. The grand prize winners, Audrey Carter, Annie-Ward Love, Lauren Maimone, Ray Moore, Dylan Reissner and Stuart Shepard received a two-night trip to New York City and a congratulatory dinner courtesy of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
In order of performance
Design Title
Designer, School and Grade
Model
VMFA Inspiration
Belle Ablaze
Shannon Colson, Short Pump Middle School, Grade 8
*Modeled by Bridget Willard
VMFA Inspiration: Field of Poppies, Giverny, by Claude Monet
Winner: Best Use of Alternative Materials
Squares
Lili Ciprusova, Holman Middle School, Grade 8
*Modeled by Kenzie Flynn
VMFA Inspiration: Windows, by Frank Lloyd Wright
Golden Rain
Yazmine Dearing, Fairfield Middle School, Grade 8
*Modeled by Journey Entzminger
VMFA Inspiration: Jack-in-the-Pulpit Vase, by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Hidden in the Lights
Kyra Gilchrist, Binford Middle School, Grade 8
*Modeled by Alethia Tyler
VMFA Inspiration: Nautilus Lamp, by Gustav Gurschner
Winner: Best Use of Creative Construction
The Collector
Rose Rea, Moody Middle School, Grade 8
*Modeled by Rachel Morrissey
VMFA Inspiration: Ladle, by Émile Gallé
Winner: Best Interpretation of a Work of Art
Forest Fire
Annika Tobe, Lucille M. Brown Middle School, Grade 8
*Modeled by Isabella Tobe
VMFA Inspiration: Vase, Les Saules, by Auguste Daum
Winner: Most Green Conscious
Metal Dancer
Emma Bolstad, Orchard House, Grade 6
*Modeled by Anna Homer
VMFA Inspiration: La Genie de la Danse, by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Empress
Delani Buskey, Robious Middle School, Grade 8
*Modeled by Robin Buskey
VMFA Inspiration: King’s Beaded Robe, African: Yoruba
Winner: Most Wearable
Layers
Erica Cummings, Lucille M. Brown Middle School, Grade 6
*Modeled by Miriam Hossaini
VMFA Inspiration: Plate, Roman
Fringed
Corinne Landrum, Holman Middle School, Grade 7
VMFA Inspiration: Two Grey Hills, Native American
Obsidian
Emily Bombere, Henrico High School Center for the Arts, Grade 11
VMFA Inspiration: Lava Vase, Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company
Runner Up: Best Use of Alternative Materials
Burnout
Cherita Booker, Hermitage High School, Grade12
*Modeled by Yasmeen Abdalla
VMFA Inspiration: Pair of Andirons, by Edgar William Brandt
Esther
Forrest Eversole, Lafayette High School, Grade 12
*Modeled by Shelby Adcock
VMFA Inspiration: Candelabra, by Henry Clemens van de Velde
Reine de Soliél
Kia Jordan, Maggie Walker Governor’s School, Grade 12
*Modeled by Soliel Paden
VMFA Inspiration: Fire Screen, by W.A.S. Benson
Fragility
Calyssa Kremer, Atlee High School, Grade 12
*Modeled by Dakota Townsend
VMFA Inspiration: Jack-in-the-Pulpit Vase, by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Child’s Play
Julia Messer, Collegiate School, Grade 10
VMFA Inspiration: Windows, by Frank Lloyd Wright
Flint
Sara Parrish, Henrico High School Center for the Arts, Grade 11
*Modeled by Joanna Gray
VMFA Inspiration: Vase, Les Saules, by Auguste Daum
Permafrost
Catherine Redding, Patrick Henry High School, Grade 11
VMFA Inspiration: Candelabra, by Henry Clemens van de Velde
Siren
Dylan Reissner, Henrico High School, Grade 11
*Modeled by Chloe Thompson
VMFA Inspiration: Ladle, by Émile Gallé
Winner: Best Use of Creative Construction
La Flamme Neutralisée
Samantha Walker, Thomas Dale High School, Grade 11
VMFA Inspiration: Candlesticks, by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Icy Rhetoric
Caroline Coburn, York High School, Grade 11
*Modeled by Catherine Longacre
VMFA Inspiration: A Long Speech, by George Catlin
Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble
Kristin Smith, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, Grade 12
VMFA Inspiration: Macbeth and the Witches, by Eugène Delacroix
Fit for a Queen
Arielle Eisen, Hermitage High School, Grade 9
*Modeled by Nickél Burchette
VMFA Inspiration: King’s Beaded Robe, African: Yoruba
The Phoenix
Davis Evans, St. Christopher’s, Grade 11
*Modeled by Lexi Godfrey
VMFA Inspiration: Wanyugo Mask, African: Senufo Culture, Côte d’Ivoire
Untitled
Samantha McCoy, Maggie Walker Governor’s School, Grade 10
*Modeled by Riley Hammond
VMFA Inspiration: Staff, African: Dogon Culture, Mali
Sigi
Ray Moore, Freeman High School, Grade 12
*Modeled by Anne Rusher
VMFA Inspiration: Mother Mask, African: Dogon Tribe
Winner: Most Green Conscious
Majestic Tree of Fire
Brittany Jones, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, Grade 12
*Modeled by Reagan Womack
VMFA Inspiration: Moses and the Burning Bush, by Jan Leyniers
Breaking News
Amber Moore, York High School, Grade 12
VMFA Inspiration: Eruption of Vesuvius, by Pierre-Jacques Volaire
Wake-up Call
Lainey Wood, St. Anne’s-Belfield School, Grade 11
VMFA Inspiration: Moses and the Burning Bush, by Jan Leyniers
Runner Up: Most Green Conscious
SiO₂
Audrey Carter, Westminster Academy, Grade 12
*Modeled by Mary Melissa O’Neill
VMFA Inspiration: Third Style Fresco, Roman
Winner: Best Use of Alternative Materials
Incinerate
Kristina Dickey, St. Catherine’s School, Grade 10
*Modeled by Annabel O’Hagan
VMFA Inspiration: Plate, Roman
Oh the Places We’ll Go
Lauren Dusseau, St. Anne’s-Belfield School, Grade 9
*Modeled by Katharina Seitz
VMFA Inspiration: Thymiaterion (incense burner), Etruscan
Spring Queen
Kimberley Gardner, Northstar Academy, Grade 12
VMFA Inspiration: Four Seasons Mosaic, Roman
Girl on Fire
Dichelle Jordon, Thomas Dale High School, Grade 9
*Modeled by Alexandria Moseley
VMFA Inspiration: Black-Figured Amphora, Greek: Attic
1 2 3
Isabella Arias, Open High School, Grade 11
*Modeled by Katie Carney
VMFA Inspiration: 1,2,3,4,5,6 by Sol Lewitt
Runner Up: Most Wearable
Serpent Seductress
Sofia Carter, Henrico High School, Grade 9
*Modeled by Morgan Lubking
VMFA Inspiration: Adam & Eve: Expulsion from the Garden, by Roger Brown
Winded
Jena Gilbert, James River High School, Grade 11
VMFA Inspiration: Summer Wind, by Elizabeth Murray
Beauty is the Destroyer
Sarah Stuart Horsley, St. Catherine’s School, Grade 9
VMFA Inspiration: The Astronomer: Burning Planet Series, by Robert Morris
Girl with Wing
Lauren Maimone , Atlee High School, Grade 12
*Modeled by Anna Maimone
VMFA Inspiration: Landscape with Wing, Anselm Kiefer
Winner: Best Interpretation of a Work of Art
Malignant
Stuart Shepard, Open High School, Grade 11
VMFA Inspiration: Meter Boxes, by Donald Judd
Winner: Most Wearable
Untitled
Ellie Braun, Henrico High School, Grade 11
*Modeled by Taylor Wynn
VMFA Inspiration: Circular Box with Dragons and Phoenixes, Ming dynasty
Frozen Over
Mimi Simon, Open High School, Grade 9
*Modeled by Cassie Womack
VMFA Inspiration: Winter Landscape, by Sang-Beom
Cold Play
Ella Beth Southall, St. Catherine’s School, Grade 10
*Modeled by Liza Mickens
VMFA Inspiration: Hasui’s Canyon, by Kawase Hasui
Runner Up: Best Use of Creative Construction
Smoke out of Water
Grace Bland, Westminster Academy, Grade 9
*Modeled by Natalie Glasgow
VMFA Inspiration: Huqqa Base, Indian
Shiva’s Dance
Helaina Krishna, Manchester High School, Grade 10
VMFA Inspiration: Shiva as King of Dancers, Indian
Undying Flame
Sierra Payne, Lee Davis High School, Grade 10
VMFA Inspiration: Surya, Indian
Goddess in Gold
Caroline Smith, Glen Allen High School, Grade 10
*Modeled by Abigail Burton
VMFA Inspiration: Huqqa Base, Indian
Runner Up: Best Interpretation of a Work of Art
Triumph of Kali
Yiyi Wei, St. Anne’s-Belfield School, Grade 10
VMFA Inspiration: Indian Temple Lamp, Indian: Kerala
Mirror, Mirror of Shattered Dreams
Katherine Carey, West Point High School, Grade 12
VMFA Inspiration: Mirror with Three-light Sconce, artist/manufacturer unknown
Golden Reflections
Hannah Carroll, Westminster Academy, Grade 11
*Modeled by Meg Carroll
VMFA Inspiration: Mirror with Three-light Sconce, artist/manufacturer unknown
Illuminate
Rain Duan, St Anne’s-Belfield School, Grade 11
*Modeled by Sophia Rhafiri
VMFA Inspiration: Idyll of Virginia Mountains, by George H. Ben Johnson
Prima Donna Princess
Tessa Fletcher, Midlothian High School, Grade 11
*Modeled by Lindley Riekel
VMFA Inspiration: Punchbowl Set, T.G. Hawkes & Company
Dimensional Transition
Annie Ward Love, Henrico High School, Grade 10
*Modeled by Heidi Ulrichs
VMFA Inspiration: Construction #5, by Ralston Crawford
Winner: Best in Show
Lampara’s Flame
René Pistella, Chesterfield Christian Academy, Grade 10
*Modeled by Hannah Denison
VMFA Inspiration: Lamp, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
Effervescence
Robin Owens, Godwin High School, Grade 10
*Modeled by Hailey Gutzmer
VMFA Inspiration: Punchbowl Set, T.G. Hawkes &Company
The Fire Within
Caroline Taylor, Hermitage High School, Grade 9
VMFA Inspiration: Tile Fireplace Surround, by Edwin Austin Abbey
Shades of Fire
Aaliyah Turner, Meadowbrook High School, Grade 12
VMFA Inspiration: Lamp, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
*Designers are wearing their own creations unless otherwise noted