Creative Visions 2009 Catalog

2009 The Sixth Annual Student Art Exhibition from District 11 Public Schools ::: May 13 – 20, 2009 “Chihuly Sculpture“ Group Project Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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2009

Director’s Foreword Director’s Foreword Director’s Foreword

We would like to thank the following patrons for their Patricia & Phillip Art Museum at Florida International University is delighted The The Patricia & Phillip FrostFrost Art Museum at Florida International University is delighted The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University is delighted support of the student scholarships and awards for the to host Creative Visions the sixth annual student art exhibition District 11 public to host Visions 2009,2009, the sixth student art exhibition fromfrom District 11 public toCreative host Creative Visions 2009, the annual sixth annual student art exhibition from District 11 public Creative Visions 2009 Exhibition schools.

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Joe A. Martinez, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, 11 of a unique partnership among the district’s children. annual exhibit isDistrict the product district’s K-12K-12 children.

ThisThis annual exhibit is the product of a unique partnership among among the district’s K-12Schools, children.

This annual exhibit is the product of a Skills unique partnership the Miami-Dade County Public Division of Social Sciences and Life Museum, the office of Commissioner Joe A. Martinez, (District 11), the Miami-Dade Department Museum, the office of Commissioner Joe A. Martinez, (District 11), the Miami-Dade Department Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Museum, the office of Commissioner Joe A. Martinez, (District 11), the Miami-Dade Department The Patricia &ofPhillip Frost Art Museum at Life FIU Skills Cultural Affairs Division of Art Education Program Miami-Dade County of Cultural Affairs Division of Life Art– Education Program and and Miami-Dade County of Cultural Affairs Division ofSkills Life –Skills – Art Education Program and Miami-Dade County Miami-Dade Public Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Schools. Through this collaborative effort, we are all able to actively support the artistic Public Public Schools.

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Through this collaborative to actively the artistic accomplishments of young our young people. accomplishments of our people. accomplishments of our young people.

Grateful Acknowledgements

Numerous pieces of two and three-dimensional artwork from each elementary, middle Numerous pieces of two three-dimensional artwork from each middle Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium Dave and Mary Alper Numerous pieces ofand two and three-dimensional artwork fromelementary, each elementary, middle Jewish and Community Center and school within District 11 selected are selected by a panel of judges for display.

Awards are highhigh school within District 11 are by a panel of judges for display.

Awards are Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

and high school within District 11 are selected by a panel of judges for display. Awards are

Enfamiliapresented at ArtSouth presented the artists during the exhibition’s opening reception. to thetoartists the exhibition’s opening reception.

The Wolfsonian at FIU presented to the during artists during the exhibition’s opening reception.

Florida International University Department University of Miami Lowe Art Museum of Art and Art History are grateful to Commissioner Martinez staff, Michael Spring, director of the We We areWe grateful to Commissioner Martinez and and staff, Spring, director of the La Porteña Restaurant are grateful to Commissioner Martinez and Michael staff, Michael Spring, director of the Historical Museum of Southern Florida

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the students teachers helped Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and and theand students and and teachers who who helped Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the students and teachers who helped this exhibition possible.

Congratulations all of students the students participated.

We look makemake this exhibition possible.

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We look make this exhibition possible.

Congratulations to the all of the students who participated.

We look forward to seeing you incoming the coming years. forward to seeing you in the years. forward to seeing you in the coming years.

Miami Art Museum JUDGES

John Bailly, Artist

Lydia Rubio, Artist

Damian CarolCarol Damian Carol Damian Director Director Director

Musical and Dance Performers John A. Ferguson Senior High School

Director Ryan Ellis Jack D. Gordon Elementary t. 305-348-2890 f. 305-348-2762 e. artinfo@fiu.edu w. www.frostartmuseum.org t. 305-348-2890 f. 305-348-2762 e. artinfo@fiu.edu w. www.frostartmuseum.org

Kathy Driscol

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MUSEUM HOURS: Wed/Thurs/Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat: 12-4pm MUSEUM HOURS: Wed/Thurs/Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat: 12-4pm MUSEUM HOURS: Wed/Thurs/Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat: 12-4pm

Felix Valera Senior High School

All exhibitions & events areand freeopen and to open the public All exhibitions & events are free theto public

All exhibitions & events are free and open to the public Kelly Osorio – Dance Teacher The Frost Art Museum receives ongoing support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs The Frost Art Museum receives ongoing support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Felix Valera Enchanters The Frost ArtDance Museum Team receives ongoing support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs

Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade of County Commissioners, the State of Florida, Department of State, the Steven & Dorothea Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade BoardBoard of County Commissioners, the State of Florida, Department of State, the Steven & Dorothea Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, the State of Community Florida, Department of State, the Steven & Dorothea Endowment, Funding Arts Network, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Foundation, the Florida GreenGreen Endowment, Funding Arts Network, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Dade Dade Community Foundation, the Florida Arts Arts Green Endowment, Funding Arts Network, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Dade Community Foundation, the Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment the CitiGroup Arts, CitiGroup Foundation, CitiPrivate The Miami Herald, Target, and the Friends Council, the National Endowment for thefor Arts, Foundation, CitiPrivate Bank,Bank, The Miami Herald, Target, and the Friends of Theof The Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, CitiGroup Foundation, CitiPrivate Bank, The Miami Herald, Target, and the Friends of The Art Museum.

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Carlos Alvarez, Mayor

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Dear Friends, This sixth edition of “Creative Visions” is the result of County Commissioner Joe A. Martinez and his hard-working staff bringing together Miami-Dade County, the Miami-Dade County Public School System and the State of Florida through Florida International University, in a truly unique partnership that engages students in creative pursuits.

Involving students in cultural activities is critical for their development. Independent studies show that kids that enjoy the benefit of arts education are far more likely to stay in school and score much higher on standardized tests. The arts are one of the keys to success in life.

Some artists work a lifetime for an exhibition in a museum. Each of the talented young students participating in Creative Visions 2009 has accomplished this already at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum. Congratulations to all the students, their families and the teachers who make it all happen.

We applaud the talented young artists in District 11!

Sincerely,

Michael Spring

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The 6th annual Creative Visions Exhibition once again celebrates the collaboration from several government partners in the City of Miami. The partnership, established by Joe A. Martinez, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners, District 11; Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Office and the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University, represents the formidable relationships within a community which supports visual arts programs for students in grades K-12 and recognizes the program as a vital component of the core curriculum.

The success of this exhibition can be attributed to the visual arts students whose talents are unsurpassed and their creativity is immeasurable. The concisely constructed lessons delivered by our talented art educators have resulted in an array of exemplary artwork which incorporates an assortment of media presented in two and three-dimensional formats.

We congratulate the students for their exceptional artwork, and the art educators for their continued dedication to the profession of art education. We encourage you to delight your visual senses with our students amazing talents!

Sincerely,

Mabel Morales District Supervisor, Art Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills Miami-Dade County Public Schools MM:mm L030

Director’s Foreword The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University is delighted to host Creative Visions 2009, the sixth annual student art exhibition from District 11 public schools. It is an honor to present the impressive achievements of these talented young artists.

Creative Visions was conceived in 2004 to highlight the artistic accomplishments of our district’s K-12 children. This annual exhibit is the product of a unique partnership among the Museum, the office of Commissioner Joe A. Martinez, (District 11), the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Division of Life Skills – Art Education Program and Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Through this collaborative effort, we are all able to actively support the artistic accomplishments of our young people.

Numerous pieces of two and three-dimensional artwork from each elementary, middle and high school within District 11 are selected by a panel of judges for display. Awards are presented to the artists during the exhibition’s opening reception.

We are grateful to Commissioner Martinez and staff, Michael Spring, director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and the students and teachers who helped make this exhibition possible. Congratulations to all of the students who participated. We look forward to seeing you in the coming years.

Carol Damian Director t. 305-348-2890 f. 305-348-2762 e. artinfo@fiu.edu w. www.frostartmuseum.org Director’s Foreword MUSEUM HOURS: Wed/Thurs/Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat: 12-4pm All exhibitions & events are free and open to the public

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University is delighted

to host Creative Visions 2009,Art the Museum sixth annual studentongoing art exhibition fromfrom District public The Frost receives support the 11 Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade

Board of County Commissioners, the of Florida, of State, the Steven & Dorothea Green Endowment, Funding Arts Network, the Florida Division of schools. It is an honor to present the impressive achievements of State these talented youngDepartment artists.

Cultural Affairs, Dade Community Foundation, the Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, CitiGroup Foundation, CitiPrivate Bank, The Miami Herald, Target, and the Friends of The Frost Art Museum.

Creative Visions was conceived in 2004 to highlight the artistic accomplishments of our

district’s K-12 children. This annual exhibit is the product of a unique partnership among the Museum, the office of Commissioner Joe A. Martinez, (District 11), the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Division of Life Skills – Art Education Program and Miami-Dade County

Exhibition Awards Elementary 1st Place

Ethel Koger Beckham Elementary

Anne Perez, 4th Grade Linda Boone, Teacher

2nd Place

Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center

Carolina Quintana, 4th Grade Madelaine Gonzalez, Teacher

3rd Place

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter School

Dominic Lugo, Kindergarden Dorothy J. Molina, Teacher

Honorable Mentions Jack D. Gordon Elementary

Damon Veras, 2nd Grade Dawson Westlund, 5th Grade Michael Flaum, Teacher Kendale Lakes Elementary

Maryam Paramo-Vargas, 3rd Grade Kristi Atkison, Teacher

Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center

Angela Chapman, ??? Grade Carina Ferraris, ??? Grade Loryann Perez, ??? Grade William Sobalvarro, ??? Grade Madelaine Gonzalez, Teacher Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter School

Daniella Trujillo, 1st Grade Dorothy J. Molina, Teacher

Winners

Exhibition Awards Middle School

2nd Place

Lamar Louise Curry Middle

Ashley Varela, 8th Grade Maite Urrechaga, Teacher

1st Place Zelda Glazer Middle

Ethan Choi, 6th Grade Lorraine G. Wontor, Teacher

Honorable Mentions Lamar Louise Curry Middle

Sarah Gomez, 8th Grade Maite Urrechaga, Teacher Zelda Glazer Middle

Mauricio Guerrero, 6th Grade Lorraine G. Wontor, Teacher Hammocks Middle

Kristy Del-Valle, 8th Grade Monica Garcia, Teacher

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter School

Nicole Lloyd, 7th Grade Dorothy J. Molina, Teacher W.R. Thomas Middle

Jose Reanos, 7th Grade John L. Roberts, Teacher

Invitation Artist Zelda Glazer Middle

Maria Valsangiacomo, 6th Grade Lorraine G. Wontor, Teacher

3rd Place

Hammocks Middle

Ingrid Mink, 8th Grade Monica Garcia, Teacher

Exhibition Awards High School 1st Place

Felix Varela Senior High

Solangel Rodriguez, 12th Grade Dan Dawes, Teacher

2nd Place Felix Varela Senior High

Xiomara Solis, 11th Grade Maria Lantigua, Teacher

Honorable Mentions G. Holmes Braddock Senior High

Leo Galban, 12th Grade Laura Winthrop, Teacher Felix Varela Senior High

Molly Irizzary, 12th Grade Dan Dawes, Teacher

Megan Berges, 12th Grade Maria Lantigua, Teacher Melisa Hernandez, 12th Grade Elaine Evans, Teacher Angelica Labrador, 10th Grade Heather Cipriani, Teacher

3rd Place

Felix Varela Senior High

Natacha Montoya, 11th Grade Elaine Evans, Teacher

Winners

Group Projects 1st Place

2nd Place

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

Title by artist, with permission of Dale Chihuly

Masks

Katherine Tapia Yailyn Martinez Yazmine Rivera Xenia Aviles Diana Marban Marien Valdez Julissa Baltodano Andrea Ramirez Nicole Sosa Gabriela Sotomayor Leandro Ruiz Christopher Escorcia Diana Jarquin Naila Perez Javier Palacios Jennifer Valdivia Angela Quintana Grade 5 Zaida Ruiz, Teacher Stacey Simmons, Teacher

Chihuly Sculptures Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

Alianys Hernandez Eduardo Diaz Naila Perez Katherine Tapia Melissa Santos Christopher Soto Angela Quitana Esteban Martinez Christian Gonzalez Marien Valdez Nicole Sosa Thayli Gomez Zaida Ruiz, Teacher Stacey Simmons, Teacher 3rd Place

Mother Earth Sculptures

Zelda Glazer Middle

Juliana Acosta Lauren Aguayo Richard Alfonzo Lara Baigorria

Odanelys Bernardo Michelle Chavez Stephanie Chinea Magali Delgado Amanda Dominicis Silvio Falcone Christophe Fernandez Anabel Gonzalez Adriana Granado Kristian Guillen Richard Hernandez Kabriel martinez-Perez Evelyn Miguel Abigail Ortiz Charlie Oses Susana Paz Angela Pellittere Yianeya Ramos Kassandra Reguera Melanie Rodriguez Ariel Silva Emily Sol Andy Toledo Maria Alvarez Margarita Cardentey Kimberly Cartagena Kimberly Chang Ethan Choi Arian Cruz Amanda Cuador

Annette DeArmas Jorge Estrada Iliana Ferreira Lea Figueroa Michelle Garcia Nicolas Garcia-Ferreir Claudia Gonzalez Victoria Larranaga Odalys Martinez-Perez Megan Michel Jessenia Molinares Paola Russe Laura Silva Eduardo Suarez Valerie Valledor Brent Varela Jeffrey Yaniz Mirna Zelaya Lorraine G. Wontor, Teacher

Honorable Mention

Save Art Now – Soldier Sculpture Jack D. Gordon Elementary

Andrea Arredondo Sean Buchanan Cindy Cardoza Catalina Castrillo Jeffrey Castro Loren De-La-Cruz Francisco Garate Nicole Garcia Amado Gonzalez Janelys Gonzalez Nicolas Jacquemin Kassandra Lumbi Miguel Mella Matthew Posada William Rodriguez Kristen Santiago Grade 2 Michael Flaum, Teacher

Elementary Dr. Bowman F. Ashe Elementary

Adlyn Gargurevich, 3rd Grade Steve Araujo, 3rd Grade Yvonne Casanova-Mercado, Teacher Mariana Velasquez, 1st Grade Jessica Borrero, 4th Grade Elysia Pickard, 4th Grade Roosevelt Mendieta, 5th Grade Anabel Otero, 5th Grade Chandel Burgess, 5th Grade Jocelyn Whipple, Teacher

Kevin Navarro, 4th Grade Jaliene Rodriguez, 4th Grade Leilani Rondon, 4th Grade Cristian Rosas, 4th Grade Guadalupe Segura, 5th Grade Anthony Moscoso, 5th Grade Anne Barker-Lashley, Teacher Claude Pepper Elementary

Shania Rodriguez, 3rd Grade Megan Beddoe, 4th Grade Adriana Ruiz-Unger, 5th Grade Anthony Ochoa, 5th Grade Martha Salazar, Teacher

Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro

Ethel Koger Beckham Elementary

Maria Angelica Subido, 1st Grade Maria Vargas, 1st Grade Jose Ripley, 2nd Grade Ana Vargas, 3rd Grade Samantha Narvaez, 3rd Grade Angel Alonso, 4th Grade Karla Aparicio, 4th Grade Karla Montes, Teacher

Teresa Cheung, 5th Grade Liane Buchillon, 5th Grade Sally Valcarcel, 4th Grade Jennifer Bou-Hamdan, 5th Grade Andy Chan, 5th Grade Gloria Diaz, 5th Grade Nikki Talavera, 4th Grade Linda Boone, Teacher

Bent Tree Elementary

Dante B. Fascell Elementary

Lynnette Arrieta, 4th Grade Isabella Barberan, 5th Grade Cristian Garcia, 5th Grade Francesca Lausen, 4th Grade

Valeria Argenal, 2nd Grade Robert Morillo, 3rd Grade Lizbeth Ramirez, 3rd Grade Pamela Del Biondo, 5th Grade Joanne Logg, Teacher

Kristy Del-Valle

Jack D. Gordon Elementary

Hammocks Middle

Sabrina Reyes, 5th Grade Josiah Robles, 3rd Grade Pedro Garcia, 4th Grade Nicole Chiaoella, 2nd Grade Catalina Mardones, 4th Grade Michael Flaum, Teacher Timothy Whiddon, 4th Grade Marcy Werner, Teacher

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

Rafael Mendieta, 3rd Grade Zaida Ruiz, Teacher Irina Del Risco, 3rd Grade Giselle Tellechea, 3rd Grade Linda Mangual, Teacher Daniella Trujillo

Dawson Westlund Jack D. Gordon Elementary

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter School

Carina Ferraris

Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center

Jasmine Ledoux, 5th Grade Gabriela Suarez, 5th Grade Esther C. Cruz, Teacher

Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary

Oliver Hoover Elementary

Emily Ponce-Londono, 3rd Grade Michael Schavblin, 4th Grade Leigh Scheinberg, Teacher

Clara Betancur , 3rd Grade Atlantis Salom, 5th Grade Gabriel Garcia, 4th Grade Ulises Salinas, 4th Grade Maria Maiquascha , 3rd Grade Shanelle Reid , 3rd Grade Charlotte Jackson, Teacher

Damon Veras

Jack D. Gordon Elementary

Greenglade Elementary

Gabriella Castillo, 2nd Grade Alexandra Fernandez, 4th Grade Allison Leyva, 3rd Grade Yeline Cespedes, 4th Grade Jorge Guzman, Teacher Joe Hall Elementary

Chelsea Hernandez, 5th Grade Daily Cruz, 5th Grade

Moises Cabrera, 5th Grade Samantha Ferguson, 5th Grade Kelly Nguyer, 5th Grade Katherine Barrantes, 4th Grade Amelia Cordoza , 3rd Grade Jose Lopez, 5th Grade Danilo Blanco, 5th Grade George Bethea, Teacher Kendale Lakes Elementary

Ashley Rosa Fernandez, 3rd Grade Monque Moussa, 5th Grade Giovan Soto, 5th Grade Christopher Portal, 3rd Grade Adline Sanchez, 4th Grade Kristi Atkison, Teacher Wesley Matthews Elementary

Alfredo Herrera, 3rd Grade Michael Steinberg, Teacher

Sarah Vegas

Lamar louise curry middle

JosĂŠ Reanos

WR Thomas middle

Brittany Montesino, 5th Grade Mateo Cruz, 5th Grade Joseph Behar, Teacher

Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center

Madison Chamizo, 4th Grade Jayce Chamizo, 5th Grade Kassandra Trujillo, 1st Grade Emily Bermudez, 4th Grade Jennifer Su, 12th Grade Alexander Lopez, 4th Grade Madelaine Gonzalez, Teacher

Middle School Lamar Louise Curry Middle

Serena Chiang, 8th Grade Yanire Sanchez, 7th Grade Danielle Jimenez, 7th Grade Maite Urrechaga, Teacher Grade Zelda Glazer Middle

Michelle Rendon, 6th Grade Megan Michel, 6th Grade Natalie Ramon, 6th Grade Michelle Chavez, 6th Grade Ethan Choi, 6th Grade, 1st Place Valerie Valledor, 6th Grade Lorraine G. Wontor, Teacher

Hammocks Middle

Andres Betancur, 8th Grade Cassandra Delgado, 7th Grade Katelyn Castillo, 8th Grade Monica Garcia, Teacher Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter School

Alexander Perez, 4th Grade Erik Chanez, 3rd Grade Mariana Restrepo, 6th Grade Dorothy J. Molina, Teacher W.R. Thomas Middle

Carlos Sanchez, 7th Grade Ursina Ortiz, 8th Grade John L. Roberts, Teacher

High School G. Holmes Braddock Senior High

Arliss Buergo, 10th Grade Rene Cuenca, 10th Grade Yenise Mira, 12th Grade Loryann Perez, 11th Grade Jackie Castellano, 12th Grade Rafael Sanchez, 12th Grade Malia Fiallo, 10th Grade Jennifer Su, 12th Grade Natalie Valdes, 12th Andres Tamayo, 12th Jinnette Garcia, 10th Jessica Garcia, 10th Laura Winthrop, Teacher

Jorge Arvains, 12th Grade Lucy Lorino, 10th Grade Maria Wuhele, 10th Grade Nathan Delinois, Teacher

Maryam Paramo-Vargas

Kendale Lakes Elementary

John A. Ferguson Senior High

Adrian Santos, 12th Grade Vanessa Somarriba, 12th Grade Stacie d’Albenas, Teacher Damien Blanco, 12th Grade Margarita Lopez-Boada, 12th Grade Zoraida Haibi-Figuera, Teacher

Megan Verges

Felix Varela senior high

Mauricio Guerrero

zelda glazer middle

Leo Galban

G. Holmes Braddock Senior High

Sarita Toro, 12th Grade Sean Cruz, 12th Grade Dan Dawes, Teacher Paul Japaz, 11th Grade Jorge Arvains, 12th Grade Pauline Bonilla, 12th Grade Stephanie Derkacz, 12th Grade Gabriela Velazquez, 11th Grade Natalee Jorge, 12th Grade Natalie Helfer, 12th Grade

Laura Carvajal, 12th Grade Maria Lantigua, Teacher Melisa Hernandez, 12th Grade Danelly Liz, 12th Grade Bianca Khan, 11th Grade Elaine Evans, Teacher Justin Fennell, 11th Grade David Rojas, 11th Grade Heather Cipriani, Teacher Molly Irizarry

Felix Varela senior high

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Felix Varela Senior High

11-Tube e-Creative Visions John A. Ferguson Senior High School

G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School

Kathy Nieto Melissa Adan Jorge Castillo Sergio Cabrera Adrienne Socorro Daniel Sell, Teacher TV Production Class

Joe Blandon Leonardo Bernardi Rainer Vivas Michael Lopez Sonam Santdasani Daniel Brotons, Teacher TV Production Class

Felix Varela High School

Daniel Fernandez Sommer Carbuccia Cristal Abreu Adria Rifat Gabriel Rosario Caridad Alfonso Vivian Guerra, Teacher Broadcast Journalism Class

CULTURE SHOCK MIAMI Congratulations! would like to congratulate all the talented young artists of District 11 for their participation in Creative Visions 2009.

The magnificent art that you have created is an exemplary symbol of excellence for all young artists.

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This project was inspired by the blown glass sculptures

into an armature made of chicken wire until they desired

of Dale Chihuly. After watching a video on the artist and

achieved the look. The caps from the bottles were all given

participating in a discussion, the students began removing

to an organization which collects bottle caps to donate

the labels from the plastic bottles, which they collected over

free chemotherapy to children with cancer. This project

a long period of time. The bottles, which vary in size and

encouraged students to work cooperatively, it also taught

shape, were then painted, cut and lastly, warm air was

students to use materials in a safe and responsible manner

applied with a hair dryer in order for them to develop into

and how to use recycled objects to make successful works

organic forms. Students worked at assembling the bottles

of art.

Students in the photo (from left to right) ::: back row Alianys Hernandez, Eduardo Diaz, Naila Perez, Katherine Tapia, Melissa Santos, Christopher Soto, Angela Quitana ::: middle row Esteban Martinez, Christian Gonzalez, Marien Valdez, Nicole Sosa front, seated Thayli Gomez ::: Teachers Ms. Zaida Ruiz, Ms. Stacey Simmons (Intern, FIU) ::: Students missing from Photo Nicole Martinez and Stephanie Arguello