7TH GRADE PROJECTS
AFRICAN INSPIRED MUD CLOTHS
In seventh grade, students worked collaboratively in groups to create hand printed cloths that were inspired by the work of East and West African mud cloth design. These larger works combine messages that are shown through symbolism and text. Some messages are easy to decipher while others are abstract using simple shapes to represent concepts such as equality and the transformation that takes place when we grow while learning from other’s perspectives.
Chuck Close-Inspired Self Portraits
The 7th Grade students create self portraits using the contemporary painter, Chuck Close, as inspiration. They learn techniques such as transposing an image from a gridded photograph to a larger gridded piece of paper.
El Dia De Los Muertos Masks
The 7th Grade students start off each year learning about the cultural celebration of Dia De Los Muertos. Embracing the color, ornamentation, and beauty surrounding this day, the students create their own paper mache masks, emphasizing the skull features with unique attributes connecting to their own interests or lives.