The Academia of Art
In recent years I have had the opportunity to work and teach in different public and charter school environments as well as alongside enrichment programs. In every opportunity the goals have always outweighed the obstacles. Especially in seeking to provide a truly holistic and inquisitive experience to school children. The objective is to facilitate the development of a strong community that values interpersonal and creative ideas. As an artist and educator it is important to advance the cultivation and enlightenment of The Arts as an essential tool. Every interaction is an investment towards building the future of young creatives.
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Expressionist Study
Grade 7 - 2018
Acrylic and watercolor on watercolor paper.
A facial expression developed and influenced by the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Exploring the process of Lithography - Students were introduced to early Escher prints, and tasked with creating basic prints of their own.
Study of Cubism with a focus on the work of Pablo Picasso and George Condo. Scholars selected pieces to recreate and demonstrate their ability to develop examples of cubism with an emphasis on line, shape and color.
Cubism in the Neo Gen - In this activity young artist became familiar with the works of Picasso and several other notable Cubist. This exercise combined both collage and mixed media.
Judith Scott: Bound and Unbound @ BK Museum - After exploring the potential for found art creativity, students engaged in creating sculptures from a variety of office supplies.
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