Each year Tyler ISD hosts Arts Fest in May which features artwork from some of the district's most talented artists. Clarkston's very own Xyla Stewart was chosen as the first student to have their Robert Reed-inspired artwork featured at Arts Fest!
Approximately 36 pieces are chosen throughout the year to be displayed in May. Clarkston's art teacher, Ms. Robinson, commented "I decided when I saw her almost finished work that she used the best elements of Robert Reed's work and uniquely used them in her own piece."
Xyla's artwork was inspired by the artist Robert Reed.
Robert Reed (1938–2014) was an influential American abstract painter and educator known for his significant contributions to the field of contemporary art. Born in Washington, D.C., Reed's artistic career spanned several decades, during which he developed a distinctive style characterized by bold, geometric forms and a vibrant use of color. He held a prominent position as a professor at Yale University School of Art, where he profoundly influenced numerous emerging artists. Reed's work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally, leaving a lasting impact on the abstract art scene. His artistic legacy continues to inspire and contribute to the discourse on abstraction and color field painting.