Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Completed Work
The completed work is amazing. In a quilt-like fashion the indivdual panels were secured onto larger panels. The work will be on display for the Joyce Scott exhibition opening of Recall scheduled for January 29, 2010 from 6 to 9 pm at McColl Center for Visual Art. Then, the work will be permanently installed at Forestview High School in March.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Check out the press from Gaston Gazette
Gaston students art takes on an edgeComments 0 Recommend 0
November 15, 2009 11:22 AM
Amanda Memrick
Forestview High senior Melissa Olaskowitz used personal experience to create artwork to make others aware of a dangerous type of self-injury.
“I had a friend back in middle school that used to cut herself,” Olaskowitz said.
Her canvas showed someone holding their arm and red and chartreuse colors represented the spilt blood.
A $10,000 grant from McColl Center for Visual Art in Charlotte allowed Advanced Placement art students to create works representing social injustices. Their work will be unveiled during the reception for the opening of Joyce J. Scott’s exhibit in January. Social injustice is one theme that frequents the artist’s work.
The grant provided the school with materials and instruction that aren’t typically available in high school art departments. They used solar etching, beading, stitching and more to create works of art that hinted at social issues without being too bold.
One piece of senior Leah Millsap’s work depicted anorexia with the images of measuring tape used to show the struggles of trying to lose one more inch, Millsap said.
“You don’t always need the big message,” Millsap said. “It doesn’t have to be bold.”
Art teacher Elaine Patterson said the students’ art is meant to pull a person in and hold their attention while still being visually appealing.
“They have learned to create concepts in a new way, a more subtle way,” Patterson said. They’ve learned how to abstract their ideas. They’re learned how to use old materials and new materials in a new way.”
You can reach Amanda Memrick at 704-869-1839.
November 15, 2009 11:22 AM
Amanda Memrick
Forestview High senior Melissa Olaskowitz used personal experience to create artwork to make others aware of a dangerous type of self-injury.
“I had a friend back in middle school that used to cut herself,” Olaskowitz said.
Her canvas showed someone holding their arm and red and chartreuse colors represented the spilt blood.
A $10,000 grant from McColl Center for Visual Art in Charlotte allowed Advanced Placement art students to create works representing social injustices. Their work will be unveiled during the reception for the opening of Joyce J. Scott’s exhibit in January. Social injustice is one theme that frequents the artist’s work.
The grant provided the school with materials and instruction that aren’t typically available in high school art departments. They used solar etching, beading, stitching and more to create works of art that hinted at social issues without being too bold.
One piece of senior Leah Millsap’s work depicted anorexia with the images of measuring tape used to show the struggles of trying to lose one more inch, Millsap said.
“You don’t always need the big message,” Millsap said. “It doesn’t have to be bold.”
Art teacher Elaine Patterson said the students’ art is meant to pull a person in and hold their attention while still being visually appealing.
“They have learned to create concepts in a new way, a more subtle way,” Patterson said. They’ve learned how to abstract their ideas. They’re learned how to use old materials and new materials in a new way.”
You can reach Amanda Memrick at 704-869-1839.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Site Visit by McColl Center for Visual Art
On November 12, I visited Forestview High School to check in on the status of the NCAC Arts in Education Residencies Grant project. I always love going to visit Forestview because the students are so enthusiastic and engaged. I was able to talk to a few students and hear about how they arrived at their contribution to the project - what thoughtful, articulate stories. I cannot wait to see the final piece - which will be permanently installed at the school in January. While I was at the school, a reporter from The Gaston Gazette was speaking with the students about the project - look for a story soon. Thank you Elaine Patterson and Ginny Boyd for such a wonderful project and for the opportunity to work with such wonderful students! Enjoy the images. - Devlin McNeil, Director of Education & Outreach, McColl Center for Visual Art
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Comments from the Project Artist- Ginny H. Boyd
WOW! What a fascinating journey. As the project began, there were many worried or confused expressions on the student's faces. I knew that once the introductions of Joyce J. Scott and Ginny H. Boyd and the demos for all the new techniques were presented it would take a little time for each student to sort through what would work personally for their visual voice on the social issue they wanted to showcase. It was amazing to watch the progress.
The first days of independant work appeared to be students trying "this"and changing their minds to "that". Both subjects and materials were tossed about. When the ideas, concepts and compositions began to come together the students moved about with precision. They collected materials, planned where to use techniques, and composed strong narrative compositions.
From the colors to the images, they realized that each element and principle had to work together to speak about their concern and expose their feeling on that particular issue. It was enlightening. You could feel it in the energy of the room.
The students asked questions that showed their interest and personal attachment to this experience. The icing on the cake for me was when many of the students brought friends by at lunch or afterschool to see their work.
The finished pieces are unique, well developed and composed and the craftsmanship shows the pride each student took in creating their piece.
I would be very amiss it I didn't say something about the wonderful working atmosphere. Ms. Patterson has a great relationship with each of her students and the students willingly and lovingly exchange positive constructive criticism and information with each other. The trust factor and peer input between everyone in the class makes it so easy for all the students to experiment with new ideas and directions.
I can't wait for the time I see these young emerging artists making a name in the art world for themselves.
The first days of independant work appeared to be students trying "this"and changing their minds to "that". Both subjects and materials were tossed about. When the ideas, concepts and compositions began to come together the students moved about with precision. They collected materials, planned where to use techniques, and composed strong narrative compositions.
From the colors to the images, they realized that each element and principle had to work together to speak about their concern and expose their feeling on that particular issue. It was enlightening. You could feel it in the energy of the room.
The students asked questions that showed their interest and personal attachment to this experience. The icing on the cake for me was when many of the students brought friends by at lunch or afterschool to see their work.
The finished pieces are unique, well developed and composed and the craftsmanship shows the pride each student took in creating their piece.
I would be very amiss it I didn't say something about the wonderful working atmosphere. Ms. Patterson has a great relationship with each of her students and the students willingly and lovingly exchange positive constructive criticism and information with each other. The trust factor and peer input between everyone in the class makes it so easy for all the students to experiment with new ideas and directions.
I can't wait for the time I see these young emerging artists making a name in the art world for themselves.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
More textures and layers were added by painting over surfaces with gesso, using a brayer and paint, and added fonts with stamps. Mrs. Boyd showed the students how to use the flat, round peyote stitch method of adding beading. The complexity of the added layers and meanings continued to enhance the overall effect of the quilt pieces.
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