JAI Cohort 01

Soft-Sculpture & Animation

This Junior Art Intensive, like many other aspects of our lives, has been restructured as the result of the Covid-19 virus. Yet, while facing a new world of uncertainty and instability, the young artists who took the virtual program were able to produce artwork with positive creativity. I am inspired by the students of this course, their commitment, humour, and ability to look at this new world with continued curiosity. Art education may not be a cure, but at times it can be a treatment of monotony and misery. In just two weeks these students were able to create a colourful expression of their perspectives and experiences. Let’s celebrate their work and congratulate them!

Weronika Stepien, Instructor

Painting & Drawing

Instructor: Cath Hughes

During the week-long Painting & Drawing studio, students explored scale, colour, portraiture, abstraction and realism in drawing and painting. As students worked from home, they were encouraged to push their creativity through studies of the ‘overlooked’ and the still life around them. Furthermore, they were prompted to reflect upon the power of Art to raise awareness about human rights issues, and express their thoughts and feelings about their lives in times of Covid-19 through their creative work. We are so proud to share the outstanding work produced by this talented and insightful group of students. Congratulations, JAI Class 2020!