Be a Part of Art Fall Festival 2007

the Be a Part of Art Program at Risen Savior Lutheran School

presents

The Student Art Gallery and Art Auction

October 27th during the Fall Festival

This year we expanded the exhibition to include all six of the Pre-K classes.: For a total of 14 works of art!; Each grade level created a completely different piece of art.
Please ask your children what they contributed to the artwork.: Trust me... they know!

All of the Pre K classes followed Jackson Pollocks' method of painting, though our canvases were not 105x207 inches. Many of the students were VERY comfortable painting this way. Perhaps I should include a disclaimer of "don't try this at home," after hosing down all of the students and the playground patio six times. Though all of the students agreed "we don't do this in a class room because it would make a really big mess." Each student mixed their own color choice and selected a paint throwing device (brushes, straws, egg beaters, toothbrushes, etc.)before going into action. The links on the teacher's name is a file of the their classes in action. Please check the link to see which artists we caught in the act.
Ms. Amanda am my apoligies... I have no idea where the picture went... I think the digital camera ate it... Colorful Dots Tempera paint on canvas 24x24	Ms. Amanda PM Colorful Life Tempera paint on canvas 24x24
Ms. Jeanne am Not Paint by Numbers Tempera paint on canvas 24x24	Ms. Jeanne pm Colorful Wind Storm Tempera paint on canvas 24x24
Ms. Rita Pre K am Rainbow Tempera paint on canvas 24x24	Ms. Rita Pre K pm Splatter Excitement Tempera paint on canvas 24x24
Ms. Kristin's Early K classes took a different approach to their painting. Not looking to a particular artist or style but to the tools. We examinded the value of a shape, and not necessarily geometric ones, defining them as an enclosed space. They each chose a shape and created a painting tool with their shape cut out of a sponge. Some tried to create a picture with their shapes, or define "that's my square, heart, etc." but by the end... they gave up shape identy and filled the canvas, though some shapes are still visible. All of the students took their painting tool home. So, parents watch out, I can guarantee, they know how to use it. Each class was given three colors to mix, swirl, squish and invent new colors. Their artwork is a beautiful creation inspired by their imagination.
Early K am Sunset Tempera paint on canvas 24x36	Early K pm Red, White and Blue Tempera paint on canvas 24x36
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Kindergarten Their masterpieces are based on the Variations of American Flags from Jasper Johns. He knew by the age of five that he wanted to be an artist, so I thought this would be the perfect thing for them. The students worked on sections of the canvas without knowing it was an American Flag or what their fellow students had completed. On the second workday they found out what it was and continued to fill the canvas. It is amazing on how you can still see the American Flag in there. Jasper would be proud.
American Camouflage by Mrs. Ortiz's Class multimedia (sand, string, pastels, marker, and acrylic paint) on canvas. 24x36 inches	The Friendship Flag by Mrs. Wojtal's Class multimedia (sand, string, pastels, marker, and acrylic paint) on canvas. 24x36 inches
Mrs. Owens -First Grade Following in the footsteps, or hand taps of George Seurat, the students' masterpiece is made with pointillism. Over a two month process of designing the image on an overhead projector to the multiple hours of "dotting" in their activity center they created their own backyard. I unfortunately didn't get any pictures of the artists in action, because they worked on it in class, but you can just close your eyes and imagine anywhere from one to eight studens huddled around a canvas... tapping away.	God's Arizona Sharpie on Canvas 24x36
Having a combined second and third grade class gave us a chance to experiment with alginate and plaster of paris to create three dimensional sculptures. From creating a hand mold with truly ooey gooey alginate, to pealing it away and finding our hands inside. The teachers were included in the process, so their handiwork in our kids' lives is visible in the sculpture as well. The second grade students with Mrs. Bade created one sculpture while the third grade with Mrs. Strebler and Mrs. Pauley created a different sculpture. A huge thank you goes out to Gullwing @ Gullwing Life Casting (parental warning on the link, all art is beautiful, but some children are not ready to view)in Scottsdale, without his expertise and advise... we would still be mixing and molding! You should give them a hand...this was an amazing experience. Each student had a hand in making them....
Silver Hands of Glory by the Second grade plaster of paris, acrylic paint, and wood from the artists: Our hands remind us of how each hand is different and how special we are to God!	Hands of Angels by the Third Grade plaster of paris, acrylic paint, and wood from the artists: We loved that our hands were joined together. It makes us feel like a team. We called our piece "Hands of Angels" because angels give God a helping hand and we are helpers of God, too. The bronze color represents the Golden Gate of Heaven.
ok, sorry for all of the hand puns, but we thought of most of them while painting.... it was just a handi thing to do at the time.... but I've got to hand it to them... they thought of a lot. I always try to include at least one of my own creations. After listening to the 2nd and 3rd graders talk about the oooy gooey alginate I just had to try it. And they were right... it was a weird sensation. But fun just the same. Just think of it as my hands on approach to teaching art.	A Silent Prayer by Jenny Evans plaster of paris, acrylic paint, and wood

All artwork is available for viewing and purchase during the Fall Festival only.

All pieces of Artwork are registered with the National Fine Arts Title Registry, with this you are able to insure, buy, sell, or loan to your favorite gallery or museum in the future.

The Art Auction will close 30 minutes prior to the rest of the Silent Auction Baskets.

All proceeds from the art auction go directly to the PTO, who is great at turning around and giving it back to the school!

Thanks again for your continued support.

-Jenny Evans