Food for thought CANVAS

In my chemistry art class, we created pottery inspired by the Columbian Exchange. We began by researching the regions involved in the exchange to better understand their cultural influences. Next, we sketched designs for the pottery we wanted to create. Through trial and error, we crafted three pieces using techniques such as pinch and slip. Finally, we glazed everything to bring the pieces to life—giving the plate and knife an African-inspired aesthetic and adding a realistic touch to the tomato.

Artistic Idol 

I researched Claude Monet for my idol. He was a French painter and one of the founders of Impressionism. He was known for using soft brushstrokes, bright colors, and focusing on how light changed the way things looked in nature.I made art inspired by him. I tried to match his vibrant colors and make everything seem blended in but still distinct.

The Guernica Project: 

Growth through Conflict

Guernica by Pablo Picasso is a black-and-white painting made in 1937. It shows people, animals, and buildings in chaos after a bombing during the Spanish Civil War. The shapes and faces are twisted and sharp, and everything looks messy and confused. Picasso didn’t use color, which makes it look more serious. The painting is known for showing how war can be destructive. For my Guernica, I represented gang violence because I am Haitian, and that is a big problem in Haiti. I kept the chaotic and emotional style of Picasso’s original but changed the setting and details to show how gang violence affects people and communities today. My goal was to show that violence, no matter where it happens, causes pain, fear, and confusion.