Visual Arts
"Muse" Art Exhibit
Ms. Dalton’s Grade Twelve Art Class and Mr.Esford's Grade Twelve Communications Technology Class held their annual art show in conjunction with this year’s musical “Phantom of the Opera”Starting from November 28th to December 3rd, 2011.
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| Jonathan LeBlanc- Winner of this year's most creative award for his Surrealism inspired painting "Breakfast". |
The class inspired by the theme of muse, inspiration is prevalent in the school's production of “The Phantom of the Opera”. Grade 12 Visual Arts teacher Mrs. Rae-Dalton describes how her class approached the task: “All artists have a muse. Our Muse asks us to be brave as we create. Making art is a journey and our Muse is our friend along the way.”
The students have captured what their “Muse” or inspiration is through a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture, creative photography and graphic design. Grade 12 Visual Arts student Caitlin Kinsella had a rewarding experience exploring this theme “The muse theme is automatic for me, I don't think about it, it's just there.” Kinsella, along with her art student peers , were definitely inspired by modern artist Steven Shearer.
The Muse Art Show is located in the Holy Cross library and runs from November 30th to December 3rd. Over 1,000 staff, students, family and friends will have the opportunity to view the displays and be able to vote on their favourite pieces, the catergories are as follows:
- Best Technique which shows excellent use of paint techniques. This year's winner was shared between Madeline Clark's self portrait “Blue” and Chelsea Lang's “Conflict”, both acrylic on canvas paintings.
- Most Creative which shows a creative experiment or unique response to Pippin themes. This year the winner of most creative was awarded to Jonathon LeBlanc for his Surrealism inspired painting “Breakfast”.
- Viewers Choice which is the viewer’s favourite piece in the show for any reason. The winner was Grace Esford for her series of three large canvas panel paintings entitled “Impressions of France”.