Unity in Portraiture

Collaborative Grid Portrait of Head of School Greg MacGilpin and Middle Upper School Principal Dora Ramirez

Prismacolor colored pencil on blue and green linen paper

The students worked together to create a collaborative portrait using the grid transfer technique. Each student was tasked with reproducing an individual reference image on a larger scale using a grid. As their artworks were assembled, they revealed a stunning composite of the portraits of Mr. MacGilpin and Dora Ramirez. This project not only showcases the students' technical skills and mastery of the grid transfer technique but also symbolizes the unity and collective effort within the school community. The students demonstrate their ability to work together towards a common goal, celebrating the leadership and guidance provided by the Head of School and MUS Principal. "Unity in Portraiture" serves as a testament to the strength of teamwork and the power of art to unify and inspire.

Collaborative work in art is invaluable for its ability to bring together diverse perspectives and skills, fostering innovation and growth. By working alongside others, artists not only learn from each other but also develop important teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Collaborative projects create a sense of community and shared vision, promoting mutual support and camaraderie among participants. Moreover, collaborative art celebrates diversity by embracing a range of backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints, resulting in unique and meaningful creations that reflect the collective efforts and talents of all involved.

Participants:

MUS Art Club Members

Adriana Muñiz, Alberto Escoto Flores, Amelia Martínez, Amelie Treadwell, Anushka Gundluru, Asier O’Malley Gorbea, Brianna Forde Totti, Daniela Ramirez-Legrand, Diana Sanabria, Camila Rivera, Estela Andreu, Fabiola Feliu, Gabriella Lopez, Gabriela Rivera, Inaya Rivera, Isabella Rivera Estrella, Karlyana Bonilla, Jaime Casellas, Martin Perez-Garcia, Natalia Sanchez De Leon, Roseilis Peguero, Sofía Pérez De La Rosa, Stella Díaz, Viviana Roman, Varen Gundluru, and Yuxin Lian Qian.

MYP 5 Visual Arts Students

Aliana Busquets Torres, Amanda Lomba, Ayani Rivera, Camila Ramírez Rodríguez, Catalina Martí Del Toro, Claudia Lozada, Enrique Ríos Rivera, Fabiola Feliú Pavía, Federico Gregory, Gabriela Oller, Grace McKnight, Ian Habibe, Jaime Casellas, Joaquín Díaz, Juliana Abendaño, Karla Ortiz, Kelsey Engelbrecht, Manuel Toro Font, Sophia Cangiano, and Valeria Málpica 

DP1 Visual Arts Students

Alberto Escoto Flores, Asier O’Malley Gorbea, Camila Gutiérrez, Camila Rivera, Camila Soto, Daniela Ramírez Legrand, Gabriella López, Gabriela Rivera, Helena Vélez, José I. Fernández Carus, Leland Kirk, Marc Pentol Villoldo, Marina Cabrera Bonachea, Martín Pérez-García, Mia Colón Villarejo, Natalia Ponsa, Natalie Wang, and Paulina Soto.