I am excited to share the latest happenings from the visual arts room!

We’ve kicked off the new year with a refreshed, renovated space, and it has made a huge impact on the energy in the classroom. The students have been so enthusiastic about the new environment, and it’s been wonderful to see them settle in with excitement and creativity.

Rooms 2 and 22 have been immersed in the magic of primary colours (Red, Blue, and Yellow) to create their own masterpieces, inspired by Joan Miró’s iconic work, Sun Eater (1950). Miró’s playful use of bold lines, shapes, and vibrant colours sparked the students' imaginations as they experimented with similar techniques. They’ve been using colours and shapes to tell their own stories and express feelings, just as Miró did.

Rooms 1, 3, 26, and 27 have been exploring the fascinating world of warm and cool colours. Using watercolours, the students painted a warm-coloured sky and a cool-coloured water scene, with the clever addition of folding their paper in half to guide their designs. Next, they chose a type of bridge or bridge design to paint in black across their waterscapes, creating stunning contrasts and captivating artwork.

In Rooms 9 and 16, students have been exploring the beauty of sunflowers through art! They’ve been learning about the process of creating a still-life painting by following direct instructions first to draw the outline of a sunflower. This allowed them to focus on shape and proportion before moving on to colour.

Once their outlines were complete, the students used a monochromatic colour scheme to bring their sunflowers to life. By focusing on different shades of a single colour, they learned how to create depth and contrast within their artwork, adding dimension and texture to their flowers.

Stay tuned for more updates on their artistic journey!