Mixed Media Workshop

Consistent and constant communication is essential in the working relationship between teachers, parents, and students and leads to a smoother roadway to success for students. RRGHST offered an art workshop for parents that I was fortunate enough to facilitate. We had a peaceful evening of creating art together and got to all go home with a masterpiece!

Abstract/ POP Projects

By Carmen, Samayah, Hannah, and Chioma

By Oleksii

Dimitri, Rachel, and Kiara with some powerful imagery

Work by Melissa, Thania, Gardenia, and Adlin

Frida, Alejandra, Angel, and Mario layering bursts of color and gradation


 

Here are some finished products of the Abstract / POP Projects done in Studio Art 1. Seeing these in a photo does not do them justice because the actual size of most of these are 48"x 24" where the contrasting colors really pop. The individual projects are a smaller size of 12"x 18" or paired projects at 24"x 18".
Doing this project for numerous years I get to see how popular influences on our students change, differ, and have stayed the same since I was a kid. Such influences include super heroes old and new, musical tastes, fads, clothing lines, technology, television, film, and literature. The personal statements students made through their artwork range from happiness to humorous to dramatic to terrifying.
Some powerful images include our presidential candidates as villains surrounded by superheroes. A faceless black man in a hoodie in broken chains with a gun pointed at his head encapsulates the discrimination and violence we encounter too often in the present day. Biggee, Tupac, an old boom box, headphones, and a Compton lid are exhibited to let us know that old school hip hop culture hasn't been lost by this generation. Minions are funny enough as is, but a blue minion with fangs? Who doesn't like minions? Darth Vader riding T-Rex and Clifford the Dog being jumped by anime characters would make a fantastic story line too. There is a little something for everybody in these projects. Way to go RRG artists and thank you for collaborating, staying on task, following through, and delighting us with these amazing works of art.

Abstract/ POP Art Projects

Super heroes warding off corruption, by Hannah, Joshua, and Julian

Work by Hadiya, Trezell, Noelia, and Jerry

BLM 

By Kimberly Serrano

Work by Gisell

Here are some finished products of the Abstract / POP Projects done in Studio Art 1. Seeing these in a photo does not do them justice because the actual size of most of these are 48"x 24" where the contrasting colors really pop. The individual projects are a smaller size of 12"x 18" or paired projects at 24"x 18".
Doing this project for numerous years I get to see how popular influences on our students change, differ, and have stayed the same since I was a kid. Such influences include super heroes old and new, musical tastes, fads, clothing lines, technology, television, film, and literature. The personal statements students made through their artwork range from happiness to humorous to dramatic to terrifying.
Some powerful images include our presidential candidates as villains surrounded by superheroes. A faceless black man in a hoodie in broken chains with a gun pointed at his head encapsulates the discrimination and violence we encounter too often in the present day. Biggee, Tupac, an old boom box, headphones, and a Compton lid are exhibited to let us know that old school hip hop culture hasn't been lost by this generation. Minions are funny enough as is, but a blue minion with fangs? Who doesn't like minions?

Visual Journaling

15 minute writing reflection by Telaja Paige

"Kissed" backgrounds and collage created  in Advisory

Reflection on the studio process and subject matter

Andy Warhol artist study done as a journal page for our POP Unit

Response to journal prompts as a post project activity

One question Studio Art students are focusing on for the year is, "How could students use low stake writing to express their ideas about their own artwork and their progress as artists?" Visual journaling has become an integral part of the learning process in my art curriculum this year. NYC Art Teachers have been seeing and analyzing amazing journals at the citywide art PD's for the past two years. I am so proud of the efforts and results so far this year by freshmen art students and how I finally have integrated this into the coursework. Here are a few examples.

Visual Journals

One of many pages by student artist Anissa Middleton

Advisory journals

Beautiful pages by Jaralmi Lugo explaining process

POW! BOOM!  By Julian Morales

POP study using collage in journaling

One question Studio Art students are focusing on for the year is, "How could students use low stake writing to express their ideas about their own artwork and their progress as artists?" Visual journaling has become an integral part of the learning process in my art curriculum this year. We have been seeing and analyzing amazing journals at the citywide art PD's for the past two years. I am so proud of the efforts and results so far this year by freshmen art students and how I finally have integrated this into the coursework. Here are a few examples.

Freshmen repping RRG Art with a BOOM!!!

Meg Queener consciously working blacks and grays for her  abstract version of the astounding Broadway Musical Hamilton

A little South Park humor with a small detail of this piece by by Crisleidy, Mia, Tyree, and Alex 

Getting busy in the art studio

Hadiya, Trezell, and Noelia letting people know that minions are alive and well. 

Amazing natural talent from this group as Anissa and Dominic are engaged in visual journals.

The 2016-17 freshmen were assigned to create Abstract /POP art using line, shapes, color, patterns, value and favorite images from present day POP culture for their first project. Some classes worked in groups, some individually, and some in pairs. We critiqued the work of Sailor Jerry, Jackson Pollack, Picasso, Ed Hardy, and Andy Warhol to name a few. We brainstormed books, music, tv, film, and logos to chooses POP culture imagery for our projects.
Wow! These drawings are starting off with a boom! Powerful imagery through colorful abstraction and careful sketching is being exhibited by these freshmen. The talent and effort is shining through the first half of this project alone. Here are some works in progress and get ready for the next post of final projects.
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Zero talent

Haney Medal

Congratulations to my student Rosmeiry Adames. She was elected for the Haney Medal for her outstanding achievement in the arts. Thank you to the NYC Student Art League and the Metropolitan Museum of Art for recognizing our students and supporting the arts with these beautiful medals.

Night of the Arts Community, May 5, 2016

Gwen, Emily, EmilyLin, and Lisbeth working the T-Shirt Booth

Marissa and Angelie creating magic with face paint

The Night of the Arts celebration was a fantastic night which included families, students, faculty, artists, and friends. Seeing the smiles on the students faces as they pointed out their art work on the walls to their enthusiastic parents was priceless. The henna booths kept the artists busy the entire night as students and guests took home some body art. Zombies, vampires, and other creatures roamed the exhibit as they left the special effects face painting booth. The music flowed from the DJ and coffeehouse performances which included dance, chorus, poetry, and other acts. In honor of the recent passings of David Bowie and Prince, the mocktail menu included a Lemon Stardust, Raspberry Beret, or a Mascarade Tea. Besides the bursts of color lighting up the 1st floor from the various artwork, community members gazed at the science fair and photos from the photography club. The baked goods kept the sweet tooth happy and finger sandwiches appeased bellies throughout the night. Event fundraiser t-shirts were high in demand and sold out quick. We were also lucky enough to be recognized with a surprise visit from the Manhatten Borough President Gale A. Brewer.

Thank you to the 9th grade team, Photography Club, Richard R. Green HS Administration and all that helped organize to make this 3rd Annual Night of the Arts a great night. Extra special thanks to those that went above and beyond such as the Mural Club, Dream Team, my advisory, Joyce Gendler, Gina Malanga, and Emily Stetson for your time and dedication to this event.

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Kimberly Mendez beuatifying skin with art

A visit from my boys!

Ninth grade teaching gurus Jocelyn and Gina pouring our delicious mocktails

Our special effects face painters Marissa and Anjelie

Henna booth preparing for the evening rush.

RRG students and parents making their way into to the exhibition

RRG All-Stars Celine, Nayelly, Aqsa, Jocelyn, and Rosemeiry

Johanna with Fiona and Cody

AP Evda Darios and friends

Giovanni and family 

Alex Veras displaying his "rocking out" skills

Custodian Andy, Gina, and I reppin the RRG Art Community

The muscle behind the organization of the exhibit, Gina and Joyce

Alexandra and her brother

Manhatten Borough President Gail Brewer and I

Proud family with Evelyn under her Pomagranite drawing

Waiting for Coffeehouse performances to begin

Principal Nigel Pugh and I

Raising awareness and clothing for victims of the earthquake in Ecuador

Coffeehouse audience