Ms. Miaoulis and Ms. Volpe, Teachers
Mr. Garcia, Assistant Principal
Haring, a well-known artist of the 80s took on many social issues
such as LGBTQ rights, Safe Sex, Mental Health, Oppression
among many others inflicted upon society.
Students chose an issue and aimed to show humans in action
to change a serious issue. Issues of today such as
COVID-19, recycling, planet earth, mental health and
more.
Students learned about this famous 80s artists whose whimsical animals are now adorning the clothes or Coach, Uniqlo and Supreme.
Students created animals in an expressive style similar to Jean-Michel Basquiat and then
added Jean-Michel’s famous crown to pay tribute to
him, but yet showing their own innate expressions.
Students learned about the highest selling American
Artist at auction. Born in Brooklyn, moved to the artsy Lower East Side. Basquiat turned the artwork upside down : students learned about many topics surrounding this legend. The time and place of his art ride to fame, racial I equality in the art world and his legendary status. Showcased are essays by students that took an in depth view of JMB.
Students learned about NYC legend Crash one. They learned 3D lettering, overlapping a d applying complimentary colors.
