On Wednesday, November 26th, the art gallery proved that creativity has no limits. The art students transformed the classroom into a colorful and cultural space, showcasing pieces inspired by Ghana, Japan, Italy, and France. Each artwork represented a corner of the world and showed how art can connect people no matter the distance.
According to Art teacher Caroline Rojas, the class studied a different culture every week. From those lessons, students created projects inspired by Ghanaian Kente cloth, Japanese origami, Italian Roman mosaics, and French Impressionism.
For the final project, the art students chose one of these cultures, researched it more deeply, and designed an original piece based on it. The result was a diverse and lively exhibition: kimonos, origami animals and flowers, Italian landscapes made with Roman mosaics, Kente-style bags and scarves, and Impressionist paintings of nature and French landmarks. Each piece had its own style, but all of them showed the dedication, effort, and creativity of the art students.
The art gallery quickly became a community event. Other classes and staff visited the exhibit, asked questions about the creative process, and congratulated the young artists on their work. Students felt proud and excited to share what they had accomplished. And not only that, but the community also voted for their favorites.
After counting 48 votes, the winners were announced:
Ms. Caroline Rojas highlighted that this gallery not only celebrates art but also brings the school community together. The next exhibition will take place in January, where students will create artwork inspired by their own cultures.
Djenabou Balde contributed to this report.
