With the Dallas Museum of Art's new exhibit featuring the works of Jackson Pollock, Abstract Expressionist, the fourth and fifth graders have begun studying his work and methods. During this process students are working with balance and rhythm to create playful art pieces mimicking Pollock's style. They're learning terms like asymmetrical balance and nonobjective. Here are some examples of some of our students' works.
It is my pleasure to announce that Preston Hollow Elementary has had five of our young artists selected for publication in the Preston Royal Library branch Calendar. A special thanks to Ms. Grimm for collaborating with me on this opportunity for our young artists. A reception will be held at the library next Thursday; I invite anyone to come support our students as they are being honored. I look forward to seeing everyone there.
If you have an opportunity to visit Preston Hollow, then you'll notice a collection of constellations done by students from various grade levels (study of lines and texture), reproductions of Matisse's La Gerbe by Kindergarten and First (study of color and organic shape), and Kindergarten's rainbow portraits (study of colors of the visible spectrum). Coming soon a new collection: masks for Dia de los Muertos (study in cultural art focusing on warm colors, symmetrical balance, and form) and for our Kindergarteners symmetrical butterfly sculptures (form, symmetrical balance, and warm colors). Also the creation of a designated art display area - this will really highlight and showcase our student work. Special Thanks to our amazing PTO board members for making that possible.
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November 2015
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