TERRA Environmental Research High School Artists | Curated by Tony Kapel 

Gaze Fractured" Curated by Tony Kapel 

What do we ‘see’ when we look?
This exhibition investigates the layered dynamics of portraiture and figuration, where high school student artists wrestle with the act of looking. Shifting from the surface gaze to an introspective lens. Through drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, these works invite viewers to question how representation shapes perception. Featuring original pieces, the show explores the myriad ways artists navigate visibility, historical, and the complexities of being seen.

Meet the TERRA Environmental Research High School Artists at Feria Clandestina Art Fair during Miami ART week!  From school-wide face painting,  impromptu plein air sessions and collaborative art projects, these students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the arts. Selected to exhibit alongside 29 exhibitor rooms and five special projects featuring 90 local, national, and international artists, they represent the next generation of creative voices.

Meet the Artists

Clarence Carter
Recipient of a Gold Key from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, Clarence exhibited his digital artwork at the Rubell Museum last year. 

My work begins at the ground at the overlooked space around my feet where fragments of the ordinary become portals to inner landscapes. Through digital painting, drawing, and collage, I construct quiet sceneries that shimmer with contradiction: beauty laced with unease, stillness haunted by motion. These compositions reject romanticized notions of reality, instead exposing its fragile seams.

Vincent Collada
A former participant in Locust Projects LAB, Vincent explored art and design through a unique summer art intensive this past summer. He also earned the 11th Grade Award at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair . 

Art has been a constant in my life, evolving from childhood doodles to intricate pen portraits and socially engaged works. My practice is rooted in curiosity and a desire to question systems of power. Early pieces explored the constraints imposed on women within patriarchal structures, while recent works expand to address racial inequality, surveillance, and other pressing issues shaping our communities.I see art as both a personal and political tool, a way to visualize ideas and provoke dialogue.

Isabella De la Cruz
Driven by a passion for social impact, Isabella organizes art supply drives for organizations in need. She is currently collaborating with teaching artist David Rohn from Camillus House, creating community drawings alongside resident artists.

Art is my language, a way to connect, teach, and create change. From painting with my grandmother to organizing an art supply drive for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Camillus House, I’ve seen how creativity transforms lives. That drive sustained Camillus House’s program for 18 months and inspired collaborative works between TERRA students and residents, bridging different worlds through art. I also use art as a teaching tool, linking STEM lessons to creative activities for adults with communication challenges. For me, art is more than expression; it is connection, education, and empowerment. My goal is to keep building bridges through creativity.

Samantha Pupo
Samantha inspires others to embrace their stories. She recently won first place in Mi Arte: Celebrando La Herencia Hispana hosted by Univision & GOYA, earning a $1,500 prize. Her work has been exhibited at Barry University, and she previously received Gold Key from Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. 

My art is the voice through which I express my truest self. Naturally reserved, I discovered painting at the age of seven as a space where I could be honest and unfiltered. Each canvas becomes a reflection of my feelings, identity, and cultural heritage. I strive for complete authenticity in every piece, hoping to inspire others to embrace their own stories and take pride in who they are.

Taylor Ralph
Taylor believes creativity knows no limits. Her photography and drawings were selected at the Rubell Museum for Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, where she received a Silver Key.

Art is more than a creative outlet, it is the force that propels both my ideas and my ability to bring them to life.  Each work I create pushes the boundaries of my imagination, transforming what once seemed unattainable into reality. 

Meet the Teacher Behind the Talent 

Maitejosune Urrechaga is a multidisciplinary Miami-based artist, musician and educator. With a master's in art education from FIU, she has taught art for Miami-Dade County Public Schools for 25 years. Born and raised in Miami, her curatorial work emphasizes collaboration, storytelling, and community engagement, often blending sound, space, and personal narrative.