A Community in Colour

The final utility box is intended to represent community, vibrancy, and togetherness. As the artist, my role is to inspire and guide the students to create 40-60 unique portraits to be featured on the utility box. These portraits will depict themselves, loved ones, or important community members. I will lead the students in executing a specific style of portraiture that celebrates the individual being represented through the use of vibrant colours and bold shapes.

The intention is to allow students to release the burden and insecurities associated with creating photo realistic portraits, giving them the freedom to express themselves through colour and shape, and to enjoy the process of creation. The students will work in class to sketch out ideas and then design the portraits they will paint on the utility box. The portrait can be of themselves, a loved one, or someone else in the community.

The final utility box is intended to represent community, vibrancy, and togetherness. As the artist, my role is to inspire and guide the students to create 40-60 unique portraits to be featured on the utility box. These portraits will depict themselves, loved ones, or important community members. I will lead the students in executing a specific style of portraiture that celebrates the individual being represented through the use of vibrant colours and bold shapes.

The intention is to allow students to release the burden and insecurities associated with creating photo realistic portraits, giving them the freedom to express themselves through colour and shape, and to enjoy the process of creation. The students will work in class to sketch out ideas and then design the portraits they will paint on the utility box. The portrait can be of themselves, a loved one, or someone else in the community.