Midnight Focus in the City
High School Illustration
2026
Lena Kook, Exeter, NH
Program: Arts
School: Phillips Exeter Academy
A young student sits quietly by a café window, deeply engrossed in her studies. The warm, inviting interior contrasts with the cool, bustling city streets beyond the glass. This painting captures a quiet moment of focus and reflection, highlighting a sense of calm and dedication amid the energy of urban nightlife.