Above is a link to my teachers blog exploring the Syria refugee crisis through art. The grade nine class has been working a lot on this. I think it's actually a pretty complex task for grade nines to look at. I don't know what kind of artwork I would make now to represent something as terrible as that. I definitely know my response would not be as deep as some of these kids are thinking.
This sculpture probably stands out the most to me out of all the artwork done by the grade nines. The figure looks so skinny, which to me represents hunger. It looks to me like there are slits or scars on the figures torso which could show physical pain or a feeling of being broken. The very plain face consumed mostly be a screaming mouth is really the focal point of this sculpture. It really captures so much emotion in such a simple expression. I feel like this person is being engulfed in pain, and there is no way to hide it. Also, the plain color of the figure to me shows the loss of hope, loss of love, and loss of joy. All emotions are supressed and the only thing this person has left is pain and suffering, there is no escape for this figure.
Great job with the art work grade nines! This one was the most meaningful piece to me but the other sculptures were really well done and very thoughtful as well.
The Syrian refugee crisis is awful, I honestly feel terrible for the desperation the people of Syria must be feeling right now. I think it's awesome that the grade nine class has taken this project on, I just wish there was more we could do to help.
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