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| The 6th Grade spent a day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in conjunction with their study in classes of Greek & Roman history and culture. Sketchbooks in hand, they were first led through the collection with their teachers as guides, exploring Archaic through Baroque periods before checking out Roman works... |
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| Good focus on this Classical greek vase! |
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| Nice work ladies! Keep it up! |
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| A great day was had by all, what a great way to bring our studies to life! |
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| The Dwight-Englewood Bulldog was the final image when all of the pieces came together...Congrats Class of 2019! |
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| Students looked at Andy Warhol to see the effects different color might have on the same picture... |
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| Students also looked at the work of Josh Williams 02' for inspiration. |
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| We are so very proud of Josh Williams 02' and his recent show in Paris, thanks for helping inspire a new generation of young artists! |
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| After months of planning, sealing wood pieces in his garage and 3 days of putting it together, with the occasional reworking, in between lacrosse practices, Matt Brice 12' kneels proudly in front of his original sculpture, the newest addition to Dwight-Englewood's growing group of outdoor sculptures. |
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| The original model, put in place using photoshop. |
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| The model came in handy along the way... |
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| Laying out the cedar wood pieces... |
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| Couldn't have done any of this without the help of our amazing grounds crew, especially Bruce and Kevin! |
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| Matt's Dad trained him well, measure twice, cut once or in this case measure 42 times, place it once. |
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| A little help from fellow seniors and lax team members, artists,...Woody and Will. |
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| A 7th grade class stopped by to see the progress and meet the artist. |
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| Matt with his AP Art History class, visiting the sculpture on a beautiful sunny day. Photo credit to Ms. Devito, Chair of the History Department & AP Art history guru. |
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| We are all so proud of you Matt! Let us thank everyone from the beginning through to the end...from the first days in Ms. Diaz' AP Studio Art Class with the simple inspiration of materials and the idea of 'motion', Dr. De Jarnett & Mr. Algrant for their approval and encouragement, Ms. Stadulis, Mr. Devlin and the whole crew for their expertise and work, all of your teachers & coaches, your parents and grandparents, and most of all you for having the vision, design sense and work ethic to take this project from conception to completion and leaving a beautiful work of art behind as you graduate in a few short months,.... |
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| Senior Spotlight was bigger than ever, featuring a variety of amazing works of art from 7 senior artists. Pictured here are all 7, Matt Brice, Ms Diaz (teacher of all 7), Anna Karpman, Olivia Lim, Hanna Lefcourt, Sam Leung, Gordon Marquardt, Lauren Kearney & head of the department, Mr. Emery. |
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| The lunchtime opening saw a packed house in the Swartley Gallery with students, teachers, family, friends and even our illustrious and supportive head of school, Rodney Dejarnett, here on the left checking out some of his favorites works. |
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| 'We couldn't have done it without the amazing support of our parents, teachers and friends,' was heard again and again...here we see parents of Matt Brice 12' and Gordon Marquardt 12' as well as Ms. Diaz (art instructor of all 7 spotlighted artists this year.) |
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| Last year a new tradition began with the initiation of the 'Best In Show'...voted on by all attendees of the exhibit. The 'Best In Show' artist is awarded an art supply gift card and free passes to area museums. They are also invited to exhibit their winning artwork on the D-E campus. This year's winner was Anna Karpman with her stunning fashion design. |
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| Senior Artist/ Designer Anna Karpman 12' with her mentor, advisor, instructor Marisol Diaz, D-E art faculty. |
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| Stephanie Moon 11' with her mother & artwork. |
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| Alexis Inguaggiato 11', reciepient of Gold & Silver honors in both art & writing. |
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| The droves of parents, artists and instructors filled the galleries at the Montclair Museum. |
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| On a recent mid week evening, students, parents and teachers from at least 150 towns and 7 counties in New Jersey gathered in the austere auditorium of the Montclair Museum for recognition in the creative arts. Among those present were Dwight-Englewood juniors Alexis Inguiagiatto (Gold and Silver Key awards in both art and writing) and Stephanie Moon (Gold and Silver Key awards for both painting and photography). Anna Karpman, a current senior, was awarded the most prestigious prize for her whole portfolio. Recognizing out of the box thinkers & innovators by selecting works to receive Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention honors through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is a strong aspect of their mission. |
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| For the past 89 years, the National Alliance for Young Artists & Writers has sought to encourage young writers and visual artists creative minds. Marisol Diaz, art instructor of all 3 students and Gregg Emery, chair of the visual arts & art history program were also present to support, applaud and cherish these fine young artists. The works of all 3 Dwight-Englewood Artists is currently being reviewed by the National Selection Committee. Only 15 artists will be selected from this large national pool of talent,…results will be announced in mid-March. |
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| Gary Schneider, Director of Education at the Montclair Museum and emcee for the evening spoke eloquently in regards to the jury process for selection in the exhibit, ‘Originality, technical skill, emergence of a personal voice,’ are what jurors look for in the works. He also when on to state how important this recognition is when indeed in this contemporary world,…’artists and creative thinkers have a very important place at the table.’ |
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| When Ms. Lachman approached me about choosing artwork for the soon to be redesigned library silent study space, there really was only one choice...Colin Alexander 10'. For his focus project, Colin studied visual books, picture books and graphic novels...completing the project with his own original book that blurred the lines between the literary and the aesthetic. He has loaned the originals to us for display... |
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| Mr. Petkus, both his teacher and friend and now one of the directors of the library...was overwhelmed by the works as well as the color selection for walls and furniture that was inspired by Colin's works. Colin is currently continuing his artistic journey at the prestigious, Maryland Institute, College of Art. |
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| Drawings texted to me by Cooper Wright 10', part of an art project at Maryland Institute, College of Art. |
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| Cooper asked if he and another former student of mine at D-E, Andrew Boskin could use the gallery for an 'installation' inspired by the drawing project he created in his fall semester work at MICA. |
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| Cooper's ideas about House vs. Home and the questions about how we remember and what we do with those memories, what is our access? and what triggers those feelings? all came together in this simple, yet complex arrangement. Cooper was particularly interested in these ideas after being a 'lifer' at Dwight-Englewood, then making the decision to spend a 'gap' year studying in Brazil before embarking on his artistic education at MICA. |
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| Pictured here, Cooper Wright, Andrew Boskin and Isabella Giancarlo, all members of the auspicious Class of 2010! |
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| Cooper answers questions from English faculty member, Diane Christian. |
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| First, lunches outside in Central Park, just beware of the bears... |
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| Students enjoyed this masterpiece by Frederick Church and even made reference to the movie, the Mission...sometimes these kids amaze me and then other days, like this week, they are simply amazing!!!! |
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| Students are led in small groups by teachers through each room and have time to explore on their own as well. The time is divided between painting, sculpture and the 'period' rooms. |
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| As in an experience at D-E, students are encouraged to think deeply, question and develop inferences based on all of their knowledge from each part of their rich education. |
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| In the 'Oxbow' their science teacher even had them naming the different cloud formations. |
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| A good pace, even time to take a moment to reflect on the overwhelming amount of visual information. |
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| The 'crown jewel' of the renovation can be seen from nearly ever corner and gallery...Washington Crossing the Delaware was truly impressive, whether you were a teacher who has been so many times before or this was the very first brush with that momentous, symbolic retelling of the early days of this country. |
