{"id":9485,"date":"2022-05-20T18:24:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T18:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clonlara.org\/pt\/2022\/05\/20\/making-the-world-brighter-through-art\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T16:05:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T16:05:18","slug":"making-the-world-brighter-through-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clonlara.org\/pt\/2022\/05\/20\/making-the-world-brighter-through-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the World Brighter Through Art"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With over 400 works of art contributed by nearly 200 students from 24 different countries, Clonlara School\u2019s <strong>Global Art Show<\/strong> in March wowed an international audience, making school history as our largest art show to date!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted by Clonlara\u2019s Director of Education April Huard on Zoom, the virtual event welcomed nearly 140 families who tuned in from multiple time zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her opening remarks, April reminded the audience that Clonlara values creativity and appreciates that art can be a source of joy, comfort, and hope\u2014especially when times may seem unsettling. \u201cThe world always seems brighter when you\u2019ve just made something that wasn\u2019t there before,\u201d said April, quoting British author Neil Gaiman. \u201cAnd students, that\u2019s exactly what you\u2019ve done today! You\u2019ve made the world brighter for all of us by creating artwork, and we thank you for that!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Divided into five separate galleries, student submissions included a wide range of techniques using a variety of traditional material including acrylic paint, crayon, pencil, and watercolor on paper and canvas, as well as unconventional media such as articles of clothing, repurposed bookshelves, and even reclaimed junk! Students inspired us with paintings, photographs, sketches, digital artistry, painted rocks, pottery, papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9, and forged metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To the tune of light background music, attendees enjoyed each exhibit pausing between galleries to discuss how the art made them feel, which artists inspire their work, and what type of artwork is their favorite to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Topping off the event, three students shared some of their favorite selections along with their inspiration, creative process, and future aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ten-year-old Diego from Portugal explained how, when creating art \u201cI am inspired by my life: the things I like, the things I see, the things I do. Also, Clonlara Art Club and my teacher, Tanya, inspire me.\u201d Encouraged in Art Club to challenge himself by trying new techniques and mediums, Diego\u2019s preferred method is colored pencils because they are \u201ceasy, simple, and I can pick my pencils up and start. If I have my pencils, I can do art anywhere!\u201d<br>&nbsp; <\/li><li>Mara, a senior from Portugal who hopes to one day teach art, explained in two words her recipe for successful artistic growth: time and passion. Mastery of a skill will not happen overnight. \u201cGive yourself the time you need to learn and evolve and grow,\u201d she said.<br>&nbsp; <\/li><li>Sixteen-year-old Serena from the United States described art as \u201ca way to express my love and connection to the natural world.\u201d Although some of her favorite techniques have included charcoal, colored pencil, and acrylics, she is currently focused on nature photography. \u201cLooking through my macro lens, I can enter an entirely different world where insects rule the earth. Through my camera I can discover this other world and become part of it even if only for a short period of time.\u201d<br>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Now, we invite <em>you <\/em>to \u201cstep into\u201d the galleries of Clonlara\u2019s Global Art Show. Whether enjoying the exhibits again or dropping in for the first time, we hope you leave feeling that the world is just a little brighter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Art<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-embed-aspect-4-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/696053262?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>In this gallery, students create and\/or manipulate artistic media using technology to form digital 3D sculptures, photo manipulations, and pixel art.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drawing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-embed-aspect-4-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/696054723?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>Graphite, charcoal, ink, colored pencil, and other dry media work make up this gallery.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3D &amp; Mixed Media<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-embed-aspect-4-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/696056474?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>Students get creative within the mixed media genre, combining a variety of materials into one work. 3D art in this gallery includes sculpture, pottery, forged metal, and papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Painting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-embed-aspect-4-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/696057733?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>In this gallery, watercolor, acrylic, oil, tempura paints, and pastels set the stage for a rich viewing experience.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photography<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-embed-aspect-4-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/713383321?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>In this gallery, Clonlara\u2019s photographers capture everything from interactions between the smallest insects to mountains in expansive landscapes, snapping pictures of flowers, pets, people, and more. A short stop motion video made up of 700 photos completes the experience!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you enjoy show? If you have a message for our talented artists or other comments about this event, please share them below.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With over 400 works of art contributed by nearly 200 students from 24 different countries, Clonlara School\u2019s Global Art Show in March wowed an international audience, making school history as our largest art show to date! 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