The JHS-AIP is making a difference in the lives of our students and the community. JHS students are given opportunities to give of themselves and their talents by working with and within the community. Through collaborative works, exhibitions, mentoring, and service, students gain a deeper confidence in themselves and a greater sense of their purpose in the world. In many instances, this project has steered wayward students on a better path through a sense of accomplishment, positive reinforcement, and adult mentoring.
Artists' Statement for Mural Project...
Title: MAKE smART choices in YOUR LIFE
Artists: Christian Alhmark, Alexander Fish, Roman Gil, Isaiah Johnson, and Alexander Morris
Medium: Interior Latex Paints
Size: 7.5’Hx9.5’W Mural
Artists’ Statement
Our inspiration for this work was two-fold. First and foremost, we wanted to create a work of art that had something positive to say… especially to the youth. Second, our love of graffiti art inspired the subject matter and style for this large work. In Mr. Rosage’s art class we studied graffiti art and were posed the question, “Is graffiti really art?” Our conclusion was that it is art but permission must be granted so it is not considered vandalism.
A lot of thought and preparation went into creating this piece before we painted the first stroke. We debated on several designs before coming up with the one you see here. We wanted the symbolism of the subject to speak as well as the wording. The figure wearing a hoodie, often associated with graffiti artists, symbolizes youth. The fact that the face is mysteriously unseen represents the person can be anyone… any nationality, race, gender, creed, or social status… it could even be YOU!
It is important that we all make good choices in our life, after all, with them come consequences, good or bad. Like the graffiti artist teetering on the choice of getting permission and creating a work of art or making a poor decision and vandalizing property, it is our hope that you make the right choices in your life. Since artists see the beauty in everything, it is also our hope that you make art your life.
Artists: Christian Alhmark, Alexander Fish, Roman Gil, Isaiah Johnson, and Alexander Morris
Medium: Interior Latex Paints
Size: 7.5’Hx9.5’W Mural
Artists’ Statement
Our inspiration for this work was two-fold. First and foremost, we wanted to create a work of art that had something positive to say… especially to the youth. Second, our love of graffiti art inspired the subject matter and style for this large work. In Mr. Rosage’s art class we studied graffiti art and were posed the question, “Is graffiti really art?” Our conclusion was that it is art but permission must be granted so it is not considered vandalism.
A lot of thought and preparation went into creating this piece before we painted the first stroke. We debated on several designs before coming up with the one you see here. We wanted the symbolism of the subject to speak as well as the wording. The figure wearing a hoodie, often associated with graffiti artists, symbolizes youth. The fact that the face is mysteriously unseen represents the person can be anyone… any nationality, race, gender, creed, or social status… it could even be YOU!
It is important that we all make good choices in our life, after all, with them come consequences, good or bad. Like the graffiti artist teetering on the choice of getting permission and creating a work of art or making a poor decision and vandalizing property, it is our hope that you make the right choices in your life. Since artists see the beauty in everything, it is also our hope that you make art your life.