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.
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