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VISUAL

ARTS

SOUTH L

AUREL M

IDDLE

SCHOOL;

LONDON, K

ENTU

CKY

• Austin Hawk; Charcoal still life

• MacKenzie Batchelor; Pencil still life

FEBRUARY STUDENT ARTISTS OF THE MONTH

Concepts: Media and process exploration (pencil/charcoal), value, shape-to-form, overlapping, placement, emphasis, still life.

AH-6-SA-S-VA2; AH-6-SA-S-VA5

MARCH STUDENT ARTISTS OF THE MONTH

Madison Smith; Assemblage Sculpture

Concepts: 3-D process, repetition, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, movement, texture, balanceAH-6-SA-S-VA2, VA3, VA4, VA5

Logan Gilbert; Charcoal Still Life; Pencil Still Life

Concepts: 2-D process, media exploration, overlapping, balance, emphasis, proportion, still lifeAH-8-SA-S-VA1, VA2, VA3, VA4, VA5

HALLWAY ART GALLERY

January, February and March featured ongoing displays of ZenDoodles (paper relief sculpture format); Still Life studies in charcoal and pencil; Shape-to-Form Studies and Pattern Studies

Kentucky Core Content: AH-06/08-1.4.1., 1.4.2

HALLWAY ART GALLERY

Concepts: Positive and negative space (left); Abstract art, warm and cool colors, advancement vs. recession of color schemes.

Kentucky Core Content: AH-06/08-1.4.1., 1.4.2

HALLWAY ART GALLERY

Kentucky Core Content: AH-06/08-1.4.1., 1.4.2

ASSEMBLAGE ART EXHIBIT IN LIBRARY

Tessa Brewster’s “fashion wear” is constructed of newspaper, paint and silk flowers.

ASSEMBLAGE ART EXHIBIT IN MEDIA CENTER

Sebastian Duke’s very personal piece was constructed using clay, moss covered stones, a glass light fixture and paint.

Madison Smith’s assemblage is a creative ensemble of wood, pine cones and needles, Fazzoli’s containers, paper plate, buttons, plastic forks and dryer lint!

STUDENT SELF REFLECTIONS

Students are required to complete self reflections in regard to their art, focusing on art principles, purpose, process, strengths and weaknesses, and self expectations/growth experience.

STUDENT SELF REFLECTION

Student self reflections indicate use of correct terminology and understanding of complex meanings in regard to use of principles of art and design. Further samples are available in the SLMS Visual Art Department.

Each student is required to create an ongoing physical portfolio of artwork, art terminology, critiques and self reflection pieces. Students are encouraged to explore media and processes, adding to the portfolios beyond required assignments.

STUDENT PORTFOLIOS