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Swimming Currents in Unity
Swimming Currents in Unity
(update) Showcased at Bronx Art Festival
This striking, Nyarko-inspired collaborative artwork celebrates the creativity and unity of our 2nd and 5th grade artists. Using bold colors, expressive lines, and layered textures, students filled the space with movement and imagination, much like a lively school of fish swimming together. Each mark, pattern, and color choice represents an individual voice—unique and important—while also contributing to a powerful collective composition.
Throughout the process, students explored experimentation, risk-taking, and teamwork. They learned that art is not only about individual expression, but also about how we connect and build something meaningful together.
Like small fish traveling in a school, each student added something special. Alone, each piece is beautiful—but together, they create something stronger, more dynamic, and full of impact. This mural is a reminder that when we collaborate, support one another, and share our ideas, we can achieve far more than we ever could on our own.
Hidden Treasures
Our Kindergarten and 1st Grade Self-Contained artists became explorers and creators as they sculpted colorful oyster shells from Model Magic clay, inspired by the idea that treasures can be hidden in unexpected places.
As they worked, students discovered how artists use their hands to transform simple materials into imaginative creations. Each oyster is unique, reminding us that discovery is not only about finding something hidden—it is also about uncovering our own creativity, curiosity, and potential.
This project encouraged students to explore texture, form, and color while celebrating the joy of surprise and wonder. Just like opening an oyster to find a pearl, every artist made an exciting discovery: they have the power to create something truly special.
“Big Strawberry 🍓 & Tiny Mouse🐭”
“Big Strawberry 🍓 & Tiny Mouse🐭”
Kindergarten students participated in a read-aloud session featuring the book "The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry & the Big Hungry Bear" by Don and Audrey Wood. The story centered around problem solving your worries.
Each student drew a large strawberry and a mouse, carefully depicting the size difference and the winding line of the strawberry vine. In addition to their drawing activity, the kinders learned how to properly handle a paintbrush as they painted their artwork using tempera cake paints, practicing control and technique.
As an extension, they asked how come the bear did not appear in the story? So to solve this issue, they drew their interpretation of the bear!
Bangladesh New Year
Bangladesh New Year
These colorful hand fans, or Pakha, were crafted by 3rd graders as part of their celebration of the Bangladesh New Year, known as Surbo Nobo Boraho. The students explored the rich traditions of this festive occasion while creating their own unique designs. Using materials like gummed paper, paper plates, and marker caps, they experimented with different color combinations and patterns. This project encouraged creativity and cultural appreciation, resulting in vibrant fans that reflect the joy and spirit of the New Year celebration.
Hand Fan (Pakha)
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