2010 Graduates' "Silhouettes Never to Forget"

Our very last big art project at the end of the year was decorating the auditorium with our "Silhouettes Never to Forget!" It took me long enough to post it, but end of year is busy as we all know. 8th grade students had imitated the style of Kara Walker, an artist famous for her designs made from cutting out of black paper. Below is Kara Walker and her artwork.

Using a camera, projector and black paper, the students created their own unique silhouette. It became a school-wide art project with students from every grade helping to cut out clouds, cats, flowers, leaves, graduation caps, and more. Not the mention the numerous helpers who have taped up the many details. Thanks to everyone for all their hard work and the Kids in Need Foundation (Ann Taylor Loft) who funded the project. I never got a chance to take pictures of the final work...believe it or not, it got even better :-)

Artwork by Akilah...Silhouette by Jennifer
Artwork by Tejuan, Alvin, Ebony
Artwork by Khayla, Breantia, Jallayha
Artwork by Devonya

Fall Breeze brought Bare Trees

With the cool air, the trees became bare. The upper grades celebrate the change of season with their drawings of winter trees. The background was done with watercolor paint. They learned how to use salt and saran wrap to make designs with the watercolors. The crisp borders were done using masking tape.

Artwork by Gabriel
Artwork by Markese
Artwork by Clayton
Artwork by Alvin
Artwork by Jarrien
Artwork by Christopher

Below are winter trees from the 5th grade.
Artwork by Zyshon
Artwork by Tatyanna
Artwork by Devonta
Artwork by David
Artwork by Marvelles