We had a wonderful time during arts week at Mountjoy!  The students enjoyed creating responses to the famous Japanese image, ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ by Katsushika Hokusai.  We explored the history of the image and its significance in using perspective in art.  Everyone worked hard to turn the hall into an enormous sculpture of the wave, using art materials including lots of cardboard and paint!  All classes contributed their artwork, including fish made from plastic bottles and paper boats.

Chestnut class made a cherry blossom walk way, so as the students entered the hall it really was an immersive experience, with the wave illuminated by different coloured lights and with a bubble and fog machine to make it multi-sensory.  Students also worked collaboratively create a beautiful print, that will be displayed in school.

Rowan class used drama to share their response to the painting with the rest of the school, treating us to a well-rehearsed performance.  Ash class created a musical response, which they performed played live to accompany Rowan’s performance.  There was also a beautiful sound scape created by open orchestra.

The hall was transformed and it really was a magical experience for all involved.  Thank you to all of the students and staff who took part!

Looking forward to next year’s arts week already!

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