Art News
Community Service Through Art
Just up the hill from the JS Art Studio a large, bright yellow Good Samaritan Collection Bin has been dropped off. The Year Two students are busily preparing to decorate and paint this bin, which will later be moved somewhere on the school site for the public to access and use. It is a fantastic opportunity for these students to engage authentically in community-based events and show action through their learning.
In art class the boys have been drawing wildflowers, and these drawings have been enlarged using the photocopier, cut out and traced onto the bin. The designs are to be painted in the style of artist Lucy Cousins. She characteristically uses strong black outlines, simple bright coloured shapes, and lots of repetition in pattern and detail.
Over the next few weeks, everyone will be able to watch as the artwork develops and see the dynamic results. This creative artwork will contribute to the Community & Service Programme running here at Scotch College from Year One to Twelve.
Karen Sabitay
PYP Visual Arts
