Have you ever walked the halls, glanced from wall to wall and wondered, “what exactly are those paintings that line the Carter High School corridors?” Well as it turns out, these pieces of art are Carter students’ legacy projects. For those who decide to take Mrs. Adams’ Advanced 2D Art class, at the end of their time in the course they will, along with a small group of 1-2 others, create a 1.5ft x 3ft piece of artwork, with materials and subject left up to their design. As Mrs. Adams puts it, the assignment gives students an “opportunity to leave a visual legacy: a piece of their own creativity” inside the school, even long after they graduate. Students seem to appreciate the opportunity to express their creativity. One of these students who left their legacy in the school, Mia Ogle, a junior, commented on her experience: “I worked really hard on it, and it’s nice to see my effort displayed in the school every day.” Carter High School has been doing the student Legacy assignment for four years, and as it stands, none have come down. Mrs. Adams cites that the origin of the project came from an idea to “cover the school in artwork,” and create a “visual interest” along the hallways. Many different styles and ideas have come together to form the legacy project, students have created works of animals, architecture, abstractities, landscapes, and more. Students are allowed to have their full creativity flourish, having access to numerous acrylic paints, air dry clay, and more. Have you ever paid attention to the various canvases among the school, and if so, which is your favorite?
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