Digital Galleries Mean Global Audiences!!
Posted by Krissy PondenThis is the second year in a row that a comprehensive gallery of student artwork has been curated into a digital platform in lieu of a traditional in-person art show. Perhaps one of the many silver linings that has come from COVID-related restrictions is finding new ways to connect and share across distances in ways that had not previously been considered.
The Lower School gallery highlights the impressive foundational skills that Mrs. Desgranges has imparted to her students throughout the year. Young students are taught about media, artists, and movements and given space to play freely with the elements and principles of art. They gain confidence in their abilities and see themselves as artists, paving the way for a more critical analysis of artworks as they enter Upper School.
The showcase of Upper School art is notable for the ways in which students have explored social justice issues and produced art that speaks to topics they care about. This foundation of the visual arts curriculum is in preparation for the seventh and eighth grade capstone project, Voices of Change, which presents students with the opportunity to take a deep dive into learning about injustice in its many forms and the ways in which they can advocate for positive societal change. Art is powerful for its ability to connect people with ideas and passion with purpose. My greatest hope is that Unquowa art students understand the importance of visual culture and that they have the ability to appreciate it and express themselves through it, whether for personal fulfillment or in efforts to achieve a shared goal.
Click here to visit the 2021 Lower School Virtual Art Show!
Click here to visit the 2021 Upper School Virtual Art Show!
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