Since becoming co-workers almost two years ago, CHS Art teachers Rod Raunig and Jarred Jackman have talked about increasing the presence of visual art at CHS. This last fall, they agreed on a location and a feasible student project. They wanted the piece to be large enough to command attention, yet still allow for individual student creativity. Neither wanted to force their own ideas on students, rather they wanted the students’ ideas to be present within the larger piece. Out of this vision came the work now hanging from the ceiling at the main entrance to CHS.
Nearly 170 students created the objects included in the installation. Prior to the start of the project, both Raunig and Jackman took their classes to view the space. Students were prompted to think about what kind of communication they wanted their piece to have with viewers. Aside from the required materials (each piece is made with plaster cloth), students were set free to build original and unique objects. Read more here.