Art Showcase Statement

Art Showcase Statement

Miniature Gallery: A Museum of Tiny MasterpiecesA Journey into Oil Painting Through Small-Scale Expression
In this special project, students were introduced to the world of oil painting—a bold and exciting step for young artists.
Instead of water, they used oil to blend colors and create depth, exploring the unique texture and patience required for this traditional medium.
Though challenging, they embraced the process and created beautiful miniature paintings with care and focus.
Each student built their own miniature gallery wall, curating and arranging their tiny artworks in a space that reflected their personality and artistic voice.
These walls came together to form a large, collaborative Miniature Museum—a space filled with creativity, color, and wonder.
To complement the visual exhibition, students also created a mini portfolio book documenting their work.
These portfolios are available in our Art Library, where visitors are welcome to flip through and experience the process behind the pieces.
This gallery is more than a display--
it’s a celebration of how young hands and big imagination come together to create something truly meaningful.

Students explored oil painting on a small scale, building their own miniature gallery walls and art portfolios. Discover how young artists turned tiny canvases into a museum of imagination.

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The Art of Classical Drawing: Cast Study in Pencil
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Observation-Based Foundations in Fine Art
In this classical drawing lesson, students studied plaster cast sculptures and explored how to render form, light, and shadow using only pencil.
Most students were encountering this form of academic drawing for the first time—learning to measure proportions, observe subtle gradations of tone, and capture three-dimensionality on paper.
Cast drawing is not just about learning to draw well. It is a rigorous visual training that sharpens the eye, refines hand coordination, and develops artistic intuition.
By observing and analyzing the intricate planes of the sculpture, students learned how light defines form and how shading builds volume.
Through this hands-on process, they also discovered how patience and focused observation are key to deepening their understanding of shape, structure, and beauty.
This foundational practice lays the groundwork for future creative growth, and the artworks displayed here are a testament to that journey.
Cast drawing is essential training for every young artist—and these works prove it beautifully.

​Explore how students learned light, proportion, and volume through classical cast drawing in pencil. Discover why this timeless practice builds the foundations of fine art.

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Exploring the World of East Asian Brush Painting: Tradition Meets Creative Innovation
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Over the past month, our students embarked on a meaningful journey into the world of East Asian painting.
Instead of the familiar canvas and Western brushes, they explored traditional materials such as rice paper (hwasunji), ink, and East Asian calligraphy brushes—learning to adapt to a new set of techniques rooted in centuries of tradition.
They practiced how to control ink density, how to handle the brush in a flowing yet deliberate way, and how to incorporate calligraphic strokes—where the line between word and image beautifully blurs.
Unlike painting on sturdy surfaces, rice paper demands light, thoughtful brushwork. Although many students found it challenging at first, they approached it with passion and resilience, producing stunning results.
Inspired by the panoramic nature of East Asian visual storytelling, students were encouraged to go beyond flat sheets of paper.
They created their artwork on folding fans, traditional umbrellas, and rolling scrolls—allowing their compositions to flow across curved and moving surfaces.
This experimental approach not only deepened their understanding of traditional methods but also pushed them to explore materials and formats in new, creative ways.
This exhibition is a celebration of tradition and experimentation, showcasing how students discovered new dimensions of art through historical forms while developing their own artistic voices.

​Our art students experimented with traditional ink, rice paper, and calligraphy to create East Asian-inspired paintings on umbrellas, fans, and scrolls. A hands-on journey through culture, material, and technique.

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Knitting Meets Drawing: Crafting Art Through Hands-On DiscoveryBuilding fine motor skills, focus, and creativity through fiber and visual arts
This project was a unique fusion of knitting and visual art, designed to stimulate both the imagination and the hands of young learners.
About 50% of the students had never tried knitting before.
To ensure everyone could participate and succeed, students were introduced to finger knitting,
as well as a variety of custom-designed tool-based weaving methods that allowed even first-time learners to complete their projects confidently.
Beyond the joy of making, the activity supported:

Fine motor development
Increased focus and mindfulness
Tactile-based creativity
Confidence and resilience through completion
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Through threading yarn and transforming it into artistic expression,
students experienced a powerful moment of hands-on storytelling and sensory-based creation.
This fusion of fiber and fine art offered more than just a product—it became a process of discovery, discipline, and joy.

Discover how combining knitting and art helps students develop fine motor skills, focus, and creativity—even for first-timers using finger knitting and custom weaving tools.