As we mark the end of another remarkable school year, I find myself reflecting on what an extraordinary privilege it has been to serve as Principal of THINK Global School. When I stepped into this role, I was immediately struck by the warmth of the community. From my very first days, I felt welcomed, supported, and embraced by its students, families, staff, alums, and Board. And for that, I am...
Read MoreCREATIVE ARTS TEACHER Cécile B Evans explains Art By Telephone, a recent activity students participated in with artists and audience members across the globe. In one afternoon, TGSers became creators of global art along with Timur Si-Qin, Lindsay Lawson, and Lucky PDF.
The event was live streamed in Australia at an arts festival with onlookers taking part in the constructive dialogue. Within minutes of completion of an art piece, a screenshot of the students’ work infiltrated the internet. Artists immediately engaged with the students on Twitter and dispersed these images far and wide.
DIS Magazine published the full 45-minute video chat session with the students and the artists.
Art By Telephone is a project initiated by Rebecca Lamarche Vadel and Cécile B. Evans. ABT is a mobile format in which the process of art making is broken down to it core elements, from idea to production, via video chat. For more on Art By Telephone, visit: http://artbytelephone.blogspot.de/