About the NHS ARTifacts Gallery
The NHS ARTifacts Gallery was launched at the beginning of our 2013-2014 school year. The gallery is designed to provide all North High School staff and students the opportunity to showcase their very own artworks in a professional and well-lit exhibition space. A majority of the school year is reserved for staff to showcase their students’ work. This exhibition space is managed by the Sheboygan North High Art Department.
As of January 2, 2024, the NHS ARTifacts Gallery has moved to the art wing.
2023-2024 Exhibitions
May 3 – 31, 2024
Spanish
What is an Azulejo?
This type of tile has gained a worldwide reputation for some of the most brilliant and colorful combinations. The origins of these tiles go back thousands of years…
During Medieval times and before the Muslim invasion in the year 711, ceramics were extensively produced in Southern and Coastal Eastern Spain, including tiles for design and manufacture, practical pieces, mosaic art pieces, roof tiles, fountains, etc.
Beautiful pieces of artisan tiles were made for churches and palaces throughout Spain, an art that took Spanish culture and decor to another level. It later developed and spread throughout Spanish homes to floors, kitchens, bathrooms and most of all, indoor patios.
April 2 – 30, 2024
Teacher: Mr. Cater
Advanced & Capstone Graphic Design
This year, students have developed their very own brand surrounding a product or service of their choosing. While soly utilizing industry leading software of Adobe Creative Cloud, they created their own logo, wordmark, brand identity, and mission. The colors and typography were specifically selected to emulate each individual style and feel. By designing original packaging, labels, and other graphic designs for their products and services, students saw first hand their brands coming to life. Many processes and skills were utilized including embroidery, screen printing, product design, color and quality management, product development, mocking up, packaging design, and product photography, among others. These individually unique infographic posters represent what each student has created up to this point.
Quality branding and management is a difficult and tedious task. Complete originality in design is just as difficult. These students have done just that and should be commended for their creativity and work ethic during this process. Well done.
March 1 – 31, 2024
Mr. J. Johnson
Western Civilization
Roman Mosaics
Students, as part of their study of Ancient Rome, created mosaics that were based on actual Roman artifacts. They researched the history of the original mosaic and then used paper tesserae to create the final works of art. Students then voted on their favorites in a number of categories including, “Most like the original” and “Favorite Adaptation” of the original design. This assignment supports the exploration of the humanities and reflects higher ordered thinking on Bloom’s taxonomy.
February 1 – 29, 2024
BCO
BCO Mission Statement
The BCO is dedicated to spreading awareness about racism in our communities and through cultural enrichment and education work to end racism in our communities.
We want to recognize in our student body, the beauty and diversity that is the black community all while fostering an unwavering pride in our history, our future, and ourselves.
The BCO Tree
The BCO tree was created to emphasize the roots of our group. Starting off, we were just one seed. Though a seed needs water to grow. One by one, member by member, we grew into something colorful. Continuously representing our roots, and culture, we made sure to include the colorful leaves, showing our diversity. – a collaborative project. Description written by Canaya Hayes-Jenkins.
Essence of the Arts
This year’s project “essence of the arts” highlights black artists over decades of American history decades. Every artwork presented illustrates everyday problems they were facing at that point and how art has shifted not only history but people’s perspectives over time. Written by Calisha Harris
January 2 – 31, 2024
Ms. Mills
Chinese 1, 2, 3 and 4
Chinese Language students are interested in all aspects of Chinese culture, including history, folk legends, and mythology. The students’ artworks reflect their interests. Each piece of work is explained by each artist.
December 1 – 23, 2023
Les collages de Matisse. Cut-outs from Matisse.
World Language- French
Mrs. Loriot-de Swarte
Classes: French 1, French 2, French 3, and French 4/5
Matisse was a French artist from the early 20th century and one of the leading figures of modern art. In the late 1940s, after a successful career as a painter, Henri Matisse became sick and lost his physical strength to paint. While confined to his bed or wheelchair, Matisse turned almost exclusively to cut paper as his primary medium and started to “paint with his scissors”. His innovative approach to color, form, and composition extended into his collage works.
A collage is an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface. The verb coller in French means to glue, to paste.
Matisse’s collages played a crucial role in expanding the possibilities of artistic expression, especially with the concept of reducing form to its essentials. His collages influenced not only the development of modern art but also later movements like abstract expressionism.
Students studied the life and work of Matisse, the vocabulary of shapes, and how to express their opinions in French when discussing an art piece. Each class worked on a different pattern and set of colors to express how seemingly simple, organic, and repetitive elements could come together to create a visually cohesive whole.
2022-2023 Exhibitions
February 3 – February 28, 2023
Mrs. Mills
Chinese 1, 2, 3 and 4
Chinese Language students are interested in all aspects of Chinese culture, including history, folk legends, and mythology. The students’ artworks reflect their interests. Each piece of work is explained by each artist.
January 2 – 31, 2023
French 4 & 5
After learning and discussing French painters in class, students had to choose a French artist, research, and present their painter to the class. In addition to their presentation, they had to create their own original art piece based on sources of inspiration from their chosen artist and research.
Can you guess the French artist show inspired these paintings?
December 12, 2022 – January 6, 2023
Humanities
On this wall are collages from Mr. Soik’s Honors Humanities class. The purpose of the collage is to try to break down the complexity of human civilizations. As you can see from the images on the collages, civilizations have a lot of parts and those parts interact in myriad ways.
What do you think is the most important element of a civilization?
How is your life going to help our civilization be happy and healthy?
November 1 – 30, 2022
Spanish 5: The Study of Spanish Artists run through the month of November at the NHS ARTifacts Gallery.
After studying Spanish art, Spanish 5 students replicated a masterpiece of the artist of their choice. Using the Spanish language, students presented their work to the class, telling us why they chose the particular artist and piece. They taught us background information about the piece as well as analyzed the masterpiece.
2021-2022 Exhibitions
May 2 – June 3, 2022 | North High Faculty Art Show featuring videos by Mr. Miller and paintings by Mrs. Mattern
About Mr. Miller – Mr. Miller studied classical piano as an undergraduate before turning his back on music for twenty years. It was not until he was reunited with his 1940s-era baby grand that he began playing again. During the COVID quarantine, Mr. Miller began composing in earnest and setting archival video footage—including home movies, silent films, and government videos—to his music in order to tell stories. Beginning in 2019, he spent a year working on “Going Home,” a tribute to Elijah McClain and the work of which he is most proud. Most recently, he completed “Ayeka,” a video story comprising excerpts from six NASA documentaries produced from 1962-1976. On May 1, Mr. Miller finished recording three new pieces in which he is eager to find new stories.
About Mrs. Mattern
Thankful for a full life,
Sometimes it can seem hectic, am I right?
Making art is a way to gain balance—even lose track of time.
We can choose our own colors! We can create our own compositions so that the inspiring parts are emphasized. Then we can share with other people, like posting a good “pic.”
Here are some views of the lake, a good friend of mine, a sleeping dog, and other “homey” subjects. I hope they are pleasing to look at. I enjoyed getting lost in the fun and the challenge of working to bring out the mood, or “spirit” of each.
Commissions Welcomed
Mrs. Flynn, Mrs. Much, and Mrs. Stauss
Azulejos by Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 Students
April 14 – May 31, 2022
Spanish tiles have gained a worldwide reputation for some of the most brilliant and colorful combinations. The origins of Spanish tiles go back thousands of years…
During Medieval times and before the Muslim invasion in the year 711, ceramics were extensively produced in Southern and Coastal Eastern Spain, including tiles for design and manufacture, practical pieces, mosaic art pieces, roof tiles, fountains, and so on.Beautiful pieces of artisan tiles were made for churches and palaces throughout Spain, an art that took Spanish culture and decor to another level. It later developed and spread throughout Spanish homes to floors, kitchens, bathrooms and most of all, indoor patios.
Mr. Juárez
Senior Showcase
March 21 – April 29, 2022
In this exhibition, seniors Florence B, Megan B, Emily F, and Luecy X display a sample of work that they have been working on since the start of the school year. These works are part of a larger body of work focused on a unique teen perspective.
Mrs. Mattern
Senior Art 1
February 7 – March 15, 2022
Senior artists learned about color theory and explored the joy of painting during first semester.
Mrs. Flynn
Spanish 5
November 11 – December 31, 2021
After studying Spanish art, Spanish 5 students replicated a masterpiece of the artist of their choice. Using the Spanish language, students presented their work to the class, telling us why they chose that particular artist and piece. They taught us background information about the artist as well as analyzed the masterpiece.
Past Exhibitions
Spanish Department
April 23 – June 4, 2021
“Azulejos” Exhibition
During Medieval times and before the Muslim invasion of the year 711, ceramics were extensively produced in Southern and Coastal Eastern Spain, including tiles for design and manufacture, practical pieces, mosaic art pieces, roof tiles, fountains, and so on.
Beautiful pieces of artisan tiles were made for churches and palaces throughout Spain, an art that took Spanish culture and decor to another level. It later developed and spread throughout Spanish homes to floors, kitchens, bathrooms, and most of all, indoor patios.
Mrs. Brobst
Graphic Design Posters
February 24 – April 1, 2020
Can you guess the decade?
Graphic design students were challenged with researching a decade in design history. They created a poster in the design style of the decade they researched and applied it to a current topic.
January 24 – February 24, 2020
Students In Mr. Johnson’s Western Civilization class researched ancient Roman mosaics as part of their exploration of Roman History and created reproductions. Students were evaluated on their research and artistic creations including authenticity, technique and creativity.
Students created the tesseraes or tiles out of old magazines. The color saturation of the pictures in the magazines give the final mosaics texture and depth. The mosaics in this collection were selected through student voting and represent some of the best mosaics in terms of authenticity, effort, and creativity.
November 4 – 30, 2019
Mrs. Flynn
Spanish 5
April 8 – April 31, 2019
Mrs. Martinez
Paintings by French 4 & 5 students
After learning and discussing French painters in class, students chose a French artist to research, and present to their peers. Included in their presentation they had to create their own original art pieces based on sources of inspiration from their chosen artist and research.
Gallery
March 1 – March 31, 2019
Mrs. Belongie
Gallery
December 17, 2018 – January 5, 2019
Mr. Juarez
Push, Pull, and Play
Inspired by the work of Joe Bussell
This painting was created by Miranda Schaller, Julia Ammons, Lauren Hamman, Madalyn Clarke, and Mary Schmidt in the Spring of 2018. This was the culmination of a 3-week project that encouraged them to create a large scale painting using acrylic paint and non-traditional materials such as a squeegee, palete knife, fingers, cardboard, putty knife, marbles, etc. They also used the technique of ‘masking’ to create hard-edged lines throughout this painting.
November 5 -December 14, 2018
Mrs. Flynn
SPANISH 5: THE STUDY OF SPANISH ARTISTS
After studying Spanish art, Spanish 5 students will replicate a masterpiece of the artist of their choice. Using the Spanish language, students will present their work to the class, telling us why they chose that particular artist and piece. They will teach us background information about the artist as well as analyze the masterpiece. The genres students chose included etching, painting, murals, architecture and photography.
October 1 – 31, 2018
Ms. Mills
Chinese
Our Chinese Language students are interesting in all aspects of Chinese culture, including history, folk legends and mythology. The students’ artwork reflects their interests. Each piece of work in explained by the artist with a description. Visit the NHS ARTifacts gallery to read the descriptions of each work of art.
September 5 – September 30, 2019
Mrs. Reinemann & Mr. Stone
2017-2018 Exhibitions
April 2 – April 30, 2018
Ms. McGoldrick
U.S. History
In the process of learning about the Relief, Recovery, and Reform brought on by the New Deal, students participate in the imitation of a WPA poster. The WPA (Works Progress Administration), between the years 1935 – 1943, printed over 35,000 different designs to stir the public’s imagination for education, theater, health, safety, and travel. The posters were an attempt to educate society while putting artists back to work during the Great Depression. Due to the fragile nature of the posters only 2,000 have survived in their original state.
March 5 – March 31, 2018
The Empathy Project by Maddie Green
Everyone has their ups and downs. Everyone has their insecurities. Everyone has something to be proud of. Everyone has a different goal in mind. Everyone has a story. Don’t judge others for what they do or don’t have. Don’t judge people on their appearance or how they choose to show up each day. Take in mind that everyone is different, everyone is unique, everyone is human. As you look at someone, remember that the image that they are showing on the outside may not always correlate with what is actually felt on the inside. Step out of your comfort zone, and make a change. Stop the judgement, stop the hate. Remember that everyone has a story. Be compassionate, be kind, be brave, and most importantly… be you.
This art display was created to show how beautiful and unique humans are. No two people are the same. The blank expressions and lack of color represents the fact that we don’t always know what someone else if feeling just by looking at them. Are they happy? Are they sad? Are they angry? Are they lost? We don’t know and won’t know by just looking at their faces. Eliminate judgement and create opportunities to get to know people.
Hear their story. Make a difference. Be the change. – Maddie G
February 7 – February 28, 2018
Dr. Michels
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of human beings, their cultures, and their change over time. In celebration of Anthropology Day, students in Dr. Michels’ Anthropology course took photos of themselves or of things of interest to them to help us better understand the human experience. We have also included photos of well-known anthropologists who have significantly contributed to our understanding of humanity.
January 3 – 19, 2018
NHS AiR Exhibition
featuring new works by Patty Aker and collaborative works
December 4, 2017 – January 3, 2018
Ms. Flynn
Spanish 5: The Study of Spanish Artists
After studying Spanish art, Spanish 5 students will replicate a masterpiece of the artist of their choice. Using the Spanish language, students will present their work to the class, telling us why they chose that particular artist and piece. They will teach us background information about the artist as well as analyze the masterpiece. The genres students chose included etching, painting, murals, architecture and photography.
Gallery
Here is a sample of what is currently exhibited.
November 1 – 30, 2017
Ms. Mills
Chinese
For Chinese Language class, students selected a topic from Chinese culture to depict visually. Students could choose from history, culture or legendary stories. Each student will provide an explanation of their work.
October 1 – 31, 2017
Mr. Juarez & Mrs. Mattern
Art Foundations 1 & Senior Art 1
September 5 – 30, 2017
Ms. McGoldrick
U.S. History
Gallery
2016-2017
Spring 2017 Faculty Art Show
featuring illustrations by Doug Arthur and quilts by Vivian Gerk
May 1– May 19, 2017
Ms. Cavanaugh
April 3 – April 29, 2017
Rain Haiku
After studying the monsoon weather pattern in India, students in African Asian World class were asked create their own illustrated Haiku on the topic of rain. Students contemplated the way rain is perceived in different cultures, in different environments, and at different times of the year. Rain is evocative of many different emotions, which are captured in the students’ Haiku.
Greeting Cards for India
After studying the principles of Hinduism, students created “Love Day” greeting cards to sell in India. Students learned of how some Indians have been protesting Valentine’s Day because of its focus on spending money and that it represents an alien culture. Indian culture recognizes several types of love; romantic love, love between best friends, universal love, and love of the earth. Each of these types of love is represented in the various cards the students have created.
The students were also required to write a marketing proposal for their proto-type Indian Love Day card.
Ms. Cavanaugh and Mrs. Jesinski
March 3 – March 31, 2017
Every year freshman students in Ms. Cavanaugh and Mrs. Jesinski African Asian World History/Cultural Studies classes create History Day projects related to an annual theme. The theme this year was “Taking a Stand In History.” Students conduct research of primary and secondary sources and they can present their findings in a variety of ways. What you see here are exhibits, the most popular type of presentation.
Mrs. Martinez
French Level 4 & 5
February 3 – February 28, 2017
These pieces of art were created by French level 4 and 5 students. After learning and discussing French painters in class, students had to choose a French artist, research, and present their painter to the class. Included in their presentation, they had to create their own original art piece based on sources of inspiration from their chosen artist and research.
FA2016 Artist in Residence Erica Huntzinger
January 10 – January 20, 2017
NHS Faculty Group Show
featuring drawings by Mr. Yedica, photography by Mr. Delong, and poetry by Ms. Cavanaugh
December 5 – January 2, 2016
Mrs. Flynn | Spanish
November 7 – November 30, 2016
Gallery
Dr. Michels | Social Studies
October 12 – November 3, 2016
The earliest documented cave art is dated to around 40,000 years ago. During their unit on the Upper Paleolithic Era (40,000 to 10,000 years ago), students in Dr. Michels’ Western Civilization class created their own. The goal was to tell a story from their lives using only images. Students were encouraged to utilize some of the stylistic elements that are common in cave art. Students also wrote a brief essay telling their story and explaining the symbolism in the art.
Gallery
2015-2016 Exhibitions
Dr. Michels (African and Asian World)
April 20 – May 13, 2016
Students in African and Asian Cultural Studies classes have created mind maps that represent what they have recently learned about South Asia. The topics on the mind maps include: the earliest civilizations in South Asia, the arrival of European traders, colonialism, Gandhi and the independence movement, and geography.
Ms. Cavanaugh (African and Asian World)
March 9 – April 8, 2016
Rain Haiku
After studying the monsoon weather pattern in India, students in African Asian World class were asked create their own illustrated Haiku on the topic of rain. Students contemplated the way rain is perceived in different cultures, in different environments, and at different times of the year. Rain is evocative of many different emotions, which are captured in the students’ Haiku.
Greeting Cards for India
After studying the principles of Hinduism, students created “Love Day” greeting cards to sell in India. Students learned of how some Indians have been protesting Valentine’s Day because of its focus on spending money and that it represents an alien culture. Indian culture recognizes several types of love; romantic love, love between best friends, universal love, and love of the earth. Each of these types of love is represented in the various cards the students have created.
The students were also required to write a marketing proposal for their prototype Indian Love Day card.
Mr. Yedica (Western Religion)
February 10 – March 4, 2016
Western Religions students are currently learning about Indigenous Religions and have produced “Dreamtime Art” originally created by the Australian Aboriginal people. The art is described as thus:
Dreamtime Origins
“The Aborigines learned about the origins of the tribe through their Dreamtime creation myths, that told of the significant actions of the creators. The myths were the basis of Aboriginal society and were responsible for providing certainty about existence. They contributed to their survival and it is beyond dispute that they survived for thousands of years. The Australian aborigines believed that the land they occupied was once vacuous – empty. This belief was a source of great mystery to them. It was also a great truth that was known with absolute certainty, because the ancestors had said this was the way things once were. Then, during what has become known as the Dreamtime, the land, the sky above and all they contained were formed by the actions of supernatural and mysterious beings.
Geoff Moore. “Myth, Mystery, and Meaning of the Dreamtime”.
Mrs. Flynn (Spanish)
December 8 – January 4, 2015
After studying Spanish art, Spanish 5 students will replicate a masterpiece of the artist of their choice. Using the Spanish language, students will present why they chose that particular artist and piece. They will teach us background information about the artist as well as analyze the masterpiece. The genres students chose included etching, painting, and murals.
Dr. Michels (Social Studies)
November 16 – December 5, 2015
Students in my African and Asian History and Cultural Studies classes recently completed their African Cultural Groups mind-maps. For this project they focused on four different cultural/ethnic groups in Africa: the !Kung, the Dogon, the Fulani, and the Mbuti. The topics that they included on the mind-maps included culture, traditions, personal adornment, relationships with the land and animals, religion/beliefs, architecture, art, geography, political structures, the role of wealth, material possessions, music, family structure, and history. For the mind-map they divided their finished projects into four sections to demonstrate who these people are and what makes them unique.
Ms. Cavanaugh (African Asian World)
September 2 – October 2, 2015
Students in African and Asian Cultural worked with the Midwest Artist Studios lesson, Be One With Nature: Painting Your Surrounding, as part of the unit on Japan. Throughout the course students have been learning various techniques for deep relaxation based on focus. This unit allowed students to apply meditation to nature and art. Based on Jane Ryder’s suggestion, each student was given a simple viewfinder and sent them to the school courtyard to study nature and to sketch a few images. The next two class periods were spent in the classroom, where students created watercolor compositions based on the work of Ryder. Ryder’s work was the ideal inspiration for this because it is very detailed, and yet is not perfectly realistic. This allowed students who did not view themselves as artistic, to be willing to take a chance. This was the sort of valuable educational experience that provided a life lesson in the power of art, nature, and meditation.
2014-2015 Exhibitions
Mrs. Diven (Broadcasting)
April 22 – May 13, 2015
In a world full of technology, students took time to become unplugged by creating these analog collages with North High’s Artist in Residence, Sara Willadsen. Tiffany Diven’s Broadcasting students spent two class periods searching through books and magazines as well as an assortment of miscellaneous materials provided to find images, patterns, and paper surfaces that spoke to them. The collected scraps were then used to make pieces guided by their individual interests and helped them to understand how working with such a versatile and physical medium can bring entire focus to the present. Numerous themes are explored within these works along with a wide array of materials and artistic styles used.
Mrs. Martinez (French)
March 18 – April 17, 2015
This exhibition showcases paintings created by the French class. The paintings are based on the research of French artists, their life, influences, time period, and painting styles resulting in original works of art influenced by the French artists.
Ms. Cavanaugh (Social Studies)
January 19 – January 31, 2015
African Poetry and Cosmology Projects Students in Ms. Cavanaugh’s African Asian World class studied the Atlantic slave trade and wrote poems to express their personal understanding. Students then studied the various ways in which the Congolese Cosmogram was brought to the New World by enslaved Africans, who strengthened and deepened its meanings in their new home. Students used their understanding of Congolese cosmology to create their own cosmograms, or dikenga symbols.
Dr. Michels + Mr. Johnson (Social Studies)
November 21 – December 12, 2014
During the Upper Paleolithic Era, cave paintings appeared in both Europe and Asia as early as 40,000 years ago. The purpose and meanings behind these paintings have been subject to a variety of theories and interpretations. Regardless, these paintings served as a way for our ancestors to express themselves through art. To conclude our unit on the Upper Paleolithic, Mr. Johnson and Dr. Michels had students create pieces of artwork inspired by these cave paintings as a way express who they are and what is important to them. Additionally, students wrote artists statements explaining the significance of their creations.
Mrs. Flynn (Spanish)
November 1 – 21, 2014
Spanish 5
After studying Spanish art, Spanish 5 students will replicate a masterpiece of the artist of their choice. Using the Spanish language, students will present their work to the class, telling us why they chose that particular artist and piece. They will teach us background information about the artist as well as analyze the masterpiece. The genres students chose included fashion, photography, painting, murals and architecture.
Kyle Jeske
2007 North High Art Alumnus
October 1 – 30, 2014
Kyle has been creating artwork all of his life, and a hobby has turned into a passion. He has completed an Art minor at the University of Minnesota, taking classes in Painting, Intermediate Painting, Advanced Painting, Drawing, Concepts in Visual Art, 19th & 20th Century Art History, and Gothic Architecture & Painting in Paris.
Artist Statement
I am an acrylic painter currently residing in Minneapolis, MN. I paint vibrant images in a playful manner/style, often of cityscapes or abstract work. My hobby of art has evolved into one of my deepest passions. I try to find the color in life, and portray it on canvas.
I encounter inspiration for my works in the urban atmosphere in which I live, as well as in my travels. I find a wide variety of subject matter that keeps me continuously interested and engaged. I think it is important for an artist to explore many different styles and ultimately find their own. In my view, art is creativity where anything is possible. Each and every blank new canvas is exciting in its own way.
Mr. Juarez & Mrs. Mattern (Art)
Art Faculty Show
September 2 – 30, 2014
Mr. Juarez Artist Statement
My paintings are driven by a collection of certain things I feel can influence my work. In my studio I reduce those visuals into paintings with a minimalistic approach. I am able to bring what is important to the surface so that the viewer can interpret his/her own meaning.
Mrs. Mattern Artist Statement
Among all of the fabulous methods of artistic expression, my favorite art medium is oil paint. I have enjoyed exploring new painting techniques for most of my life. I usually use thick, impasto brush strokes loaded with beautiful colors to describe my subjects. Part of my goal as a painter has been to represent the essence of my subjects—be they landscapes, narratives, or portraits. My aim is also to celebrate the beauty of color and the joy of painting.
My pantings are about water, fluidity, and floating. I would like viewers to feel refreshed by the painted reflections, refractions and submersions. I invite you to take a dip!
2013-2014 Exhibitions
Dr. Michels (Social Studies)
April 7 – May 7, 2014
Location: 2nd Floor Gallery
Students in my African Asian History classes created mind maps in which they examined the geography, history, archaeology, and cultures of South Asia, from the earliest inhabitants to independence movements in the mid 20th century.
Mr. Yedica (Western Civilization)
“Dreamtime: Australian Aboriginal Art”
March 13 – April 4, 2014
Location: 2nd Floor Gallery
Students in Western World Religions reproduced Australian Aboriginal “Dreamtime” art for class. The Aborigine people of Australia would mark / paint the back of tree bark showing sacred animals in their culture. The purpose was to understand the “essence” or “sacredness” behind the physical animal. Sometimes this understanding came in our dreams, other times when we entered a dream-like state of consciousness while awake. Tapping into that “sacred behind the profane” enabled one to derive a deeper understanding of life and possibly harness that same “energy” or “power” the animal possessed.
Mr. Yedica (Wester Civilization)
“Daoism Art”
February 17 – March 7, 2014
Location: 2nd Floor Gallery
The Eastern Religions students tried to capture the essence of their images in practicing Taoist Art. Modeled after the 13th and 14th century Taoist Chinese school of painting, each picture is meant to show the “chi” or internal energy they have harnessed and expressed in the painting. Then the artist shows the yin and yang through using color and space to create harmony and balance through the work.
Ms. Cavanaugh and Mr. Michels (Social Studies)
“Cosmograms”
January 20 – February 7, 2014
Location: 2nd Floor Gallery
When African captives from the Congo were taken to America they brought their world-view with them. In America they met up with each other on plantations and worked together to keep their traditions alive. They also met Africans from other tribes with different traditions. Most African Americans also embraced Christianity. The result of this cultural diffusion was that the Congo Cosmogram was represented in a multitude of ways within the African American community, and was strengthened and deepened to also embrace aspects of other African cultures, as well as Christian meanings.
Mr. Yedica’s Eastern Religion
“Sikh Art”
December 15 – January 15, 2014
Location: 2nd Floor Gallery
The Sikh Art project will be a watercolor project where the Eastern Religions students individually painted Guru Gobind Singh. He was the Sikh religious leader who formed the Khalsa, a military order where Sikh men ceremonially joined, all had to wear a turban, grow out their beard, all took the last name “Singh” which means “Lion.” The purpose of the project was to show the “mass production” of Sikh Khalsa members in the form of mass produced Pop Art style of Andy Warhol.
Mr. Johnson’s (Social Studies)
November 25 – December 13, 2013
Location: 2nd Floor between World Language and Computer Lab Wings
In Western Civilization we study Humanism and how that manifest itself in the art of the Renaissance. I have an activity where they have to draw several things. We Call it to “Think LIke Leonardo da Vinci”. They draw upside down and also draw with their non-dominant hand. It is about seeing, drawing, thinking and the creative mind.
In a separate, but related activity, my WC students were asked to journal; “What is the value of art?
These two activities will be combined as an example of how art and writing are complimentary.
Here are a couple of writing examples.
Student entry #1
“Art is very valuable. Art expresses one’s feelings and shows emotions of a person. Art describes with pictures which words cannot describe. Art adds beauty to life and magmatron to life. Art makes things look more special and eye catching. Art also describes everything about specific things and shows the color of objects. Art is very valuable to everyone and should be expressed by oneself”. – Happy X.
Student entry #2
“Art is very important because it allows us to express our feelings in a unique and creative way. It’s also a way to reflect. There is a lot of symbolism used in art, and it can actually help us learn. There are so many forms of art in our world, and most people don’t realize how huge art is in our lives”. – Thomas L
Here is a brief video on What is the Value of Art.
Mrs. Flynn’s Spanish 5 Class
November 5 – 22, 2013
Location: 2nd Floor between World Language and Computer Lab Wings
Spanish 5 students were offered the option of speaking to the class about a Spanish artist’s life or choosing a Spanish masterpiece to paint and explain to the class. Those that have chosen the masterpiece option will paint a masterpiece of their choice and then share it with our class. They will include a brief biography of the painter and a more in-depth discussion of the work.
Mrs. Mattern’s Art Foundations 1 + Senior Art 1 | Op Art
October 8 – October 31, 2013
Location: 2nd Floor between World Language and Computer Lab Wings
Students from Art Foundations I and Senior Art I created Op Art designs incorporating subject matter of their own choice. Their dynamic designs have a feeling of movement, which is created by the effects of repetition and contrast upon the eye. Sixteen of these artworks are displayed in our new North High School gallery for art integration, which is located on the second floor overlooking the courtyard.
Mai Koua Yang and Lee Xiong, class of 2007
September 4 – October 4, 2013
Location: 2nd Floor between World Language and Computer Lab Wings
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MAI KOUA YANG
Artist Statement
The Hmong American Experience is an on going investigation of what it means to be Hmong in America. As an artist, I work from a variety of mediums to observe, explore and reflect upon the experiences of what Hmongness is and how that defines who I am.
Growing up with both western and eastern ideals about identity, I am interested by the stages of identity loss, historical trauma, and the integration of cultures and traditions while living in America. As a member of the second generation of Hmong people in America, I feel a sense of responsibility to celebrate, educate and create conversations about what it means to be Hmong and America or vice versa.
LEE XIONG
Artist Statement
I want to remember the little girl whose face looks like a snowy afternoon and the old man who always wore those rusty yellow shoes. I want to remember how I felt under that red umbrella with Romeo and his dead cat, and how I could taste seaweed floating in the fog of a fishing village’s street. For I am quick to forget the lady who became butterflies and my grandfather, the gnarled tree. They are becoming myths, I tell you, and I do not want to forget how they painted me anew, so I will paint them for you.
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October 1 – 31, 2019
Ms. Mills
Chinese
Our Chinese Language students are interesting in all aspects of Chinese culture, including history, folk legends and mythology. The students artwork reflects their interests. Each piece of work in explained by the artist.
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