To create a work of art is to create the world. — Wassily Kandinsky
Mathematics is often a discipline that is described as an art motivated by beauty; it seeks to balance and create a harmonious existence amongst its elements, presenting life in its most abstract form. Unsurprisingly then, as a maths teacher, it is a real treat for me when I get to see the excellent art work that is being produced in Crew JNI, and I love looking at their work!
Over the past few weeks, students in X26 have been looking at the work of Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian painter and pioneer of abstract art. The quote above is particularly significant when we consider that our normal world has been all but shut down. To create a work of art now, in these times, is to open up a new space for us to occupy and allows us to enjoy something a bit different. I have loved seeing Crew JNI get involved and stuck in with their Art work over the past few weeks (sadly the closest I’ve come is painting skirting boards!)
Here are the excellent pieces that have been handed in so far: