This year for Black History Month, our Middle School Students at the Lake Shore Campus engaged in an exploration of black music, cultures, traditions, arts, etc. They visited a local pop-up event that celebrated notable Black Canadians and their contributions.
Each student then selected a black artist to learn more about and then designed and painted an artwork that paid homage to the artist they chose. Artists studied included: Faith Ringgold, Jacob Lawrence, Betye Saar, Jonathon Gree, Radcliffe Bailey and Romare Bearden.
A selection of student artwork is included below.
![Grey Minimalist Art Gallery Exhibition With Hands Poster](https://oaklearners.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Grey-Minimalist-Art-Gallery-Exhibition-With-Hands-Poster.png)
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Artwork by Henry C, Grade 8. inspired by the work of Jonathan Green.
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Artwork by Marina J, Grade 4. Inspired by the work of Romare Bearden.
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Artwork by Isaac N, Grade 6. Inspired by the work of Betye Saar.
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Artwork by Erin D, Grade 7. Inspired by the work of Romare Bearden.
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