By the final years of high school, something begins to change. For many students, curiosity gives way to routine. Learning becomes increasingly focused on completing assignments, preparing for exams, and earning grades. The sense of wonder that comes so naturally in childhood (remember that feeling?) can slowly be replaced by simply getting through the next semester. Recent research highlights some of the challenges students face in today's classrooms. According to...
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OUR GRADE 9 AND 10 art students have recently spent some time working in an artist’s studio, creating their own abstracted acrylic paintings for their “Colour and Rhythm” project, which centers on the student’s ability to demonstrate their understanding of how artists use color and rhythm effectively when creating their own works of art. The brightly lit workspace was provided by Buenos Aires resident Marcela Davidson, who has developed a reputation within Argentina for her evocative paintings.
“This past month has been a wonderful experience for me. I got to paint in a real artist’s studio, and I really felt as if I was a professional. Ms. Davison was a very kind host, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet her.” – Samhaoir
“We worked in Marcela Davidson’s studio to paint for our Color and Rhythm project. It was so nice to be in such a warm atmosphere. The studio felt a bit like an escape from reality; where I could focus on something without any distractions. Marcela Davidson was very inviting too. It always seemed like she was genuinely happy to see us, and I am grateful that she let us use her studio.” – Yuan Yuan