'Art shouldn't be underestimated': Northfield Mount Hermon student artist steps into the spotlight with solo exhibit in New York City
Bonnie Keren He, a 17-year-old senior at Northfield Mount Hermon, has achieved a solo exhibition at Flushing Town Hall in New York City, showcasing self-portraits that explore her Asian American identity and maternal love. Her journey began as a frustrated five-year-old using art to express heartbreak, and has since included winning the Congressional Art Competition for New York's Sixth District, with her painting now displayed at the U.S. Capitol. He donated $1,830 from the exhibit to Twice As Smart, an after-school program for at-risk children, and her work reflects her Chinese heritage, inspired by her grandfather's calligraphy and family artistic legacy.