In lieu of their usual final exhibition, beijingkids is proud to present selected artworks from International School of Beijing IB Art Students.
Maisy L. Grade 12, Age 17
Work In Progress – Graphite and Acrylic on Paper
Based upon Michelangelo’s River God, this piece aims to honor the magnitude of the artist’s work in history while revealing the complexity of human nature. By portraying the human body as a construction site and juxtaposing various sizes and mediums, I wanted to capture the fragility of human nature, and the struggle to build a concrete identity in an ever-changing world.
Qiqi Z. Grade 12, Age 18
In Memory – Colored pencil
I made this piece in memory of my grandpa, who took care of my grandma until his last breath. I wanted to immortalize a moment when he was happy. Every time I visited him, he would greet me with a hug and a smile and tell me how much I’ve grown, even if it was only a month since I had last visited.
Elaine J. Grade 12, Age 18
Déjà Vu – Acrylic marker on paper mounted on Chinese folding scroll
Déjà vu contains snapshots of ephemeral moments that embody dreams, illusions, and our expectations for the future. Most illustrations are of fantastical sceneries or illusion-projecting objects that is a visual representation of our unconscious mind, revealing the hidden part of ourselves that we have developed through contact with the world.
Emily D. Grade 12, Age 17
Chained Down – Acrylic and receipts on plaster
This installation, a plaster cast of my body, is a reflection of my life within a consumerist society.
Kirsty G. Grade 12, Age 18
Sunlight – Watercolor and gouache on watercolor paper
This piece is inspired by the underprivileged locals I saw on the streets of Cambodia. Although the old man appears to live in poverty and loneliness, there is still love and hope as symbolized by the sunlight he is facing and the warm, bright colors surrounding him.
Alina R. Grade 12, Age 18
Amur Sunset – Oil on canvas
Leopards are an important part of the ecosystem and I hope to evoke a positive mindset surrounding these animals. I want the Amur Leopard to be perceived in a positive and calm, yet mysterious way. The use of clouds and moon add a mysterious ambiance to the piece, which suggests that humans don’t know the true value of leopards.
Jane C. Grade 12, Age 17
Silent – Watercolor on paper
This piece explores the importance of cultural roots and was inspired by my study of Japanese modernization in History class. The contrast between stillness and motion conveys the subject matter’s struggle as she tries to find a balance between modern pop-culture and maintaining her own cultural identity.
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Photos: International School of Beijing
This article appeared in the beijingkids 2020 June issue
