Sue Silverstein teaches art and community service at Bishop Gibbons High School in Schenectady, New York. With the help of the good spirits of the Army of Good, she has established one of the country’s most innovative and creative art programs using donations from art education supporters and good people. Her column appears once a week on bedlamfarm.com, and we are thrilled to have her. Jon Katz.
Notes from the Art Room: It is hard to believe it is May; it seemed like September was last week. The prom is this weekend, and of course, Mother’s Day! In the past few days, the art room has designed and wrapped many gifts for moms, grandmas, and special folks this week.
Isaiah was awarded the great honor of Eagle Scout this week after many years of work and service. His found object paintings have become the coolest thing to make in Painting Class.
Liz made a Crab, and a few others are in the process. Thanks to Lorry from Brighton, who sent us two of the most beautiful boxes of treasures and a note that the kids love!
One of our talented students, Paige, has outdone herself with her latest sculpture. Over the past few weeks, I’ve enjoyed watching her transform a cup and saucer, generously donated by Andrea in MA, into a whimsical piece of art.
The ‘hot chocolate’ is painted with hot glue, and the trees are foam-covered with moss. It’s a testament to Paige’s creativity and resourcefulness.
She found the candies among the treasures and painted a frame for a base. It is so full of fantasy and joy! I love watching students design an entire piece of art based on a tiny idea sparked by an object from a magical donation box.
Thank you to everyone who helped us. We always look for canvas, paint, wood scraps, tie-dye for the end of the year, and gently used white t-shirts of all sizes. My email is [email protected] and our address is 2600 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12304