In honor of this Hispanic Heritage month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15), the fine arts department has dedicated this month’s art pieces to Hispanic Heritage. Upper school art teacher Hope Steele, and middle school art teacher Juliebeth Delgado have created art projects for their students in hope to honor and recognize this culture.

Steele’s art classes are working on amate bark drawings, a traditional art form from Mexico.      

“Artists paint birds and flora in bright colors on strips of amate bark. Students are using Posca markers to replicate the bright colors on brown paper; they too are drawing birds and flowers in an “amate” style,” said Steele. “Prior to embarking on their amate drawings, students researched contemporary Hispanic artists who are currently using amate bark in their artworks, and created a visual journal spread, a two page layout, detailing the lives and artwork of Sandy Rodriguez and Sergio Lopez Orozco.”

Steele also teaches an advanced art class and they are working on a different art project. Each student researched Hispanic artists and created works inspired by the artist they chose.

“Students will reflect on the artists and artwork through verbal and written critiques comparing the processes of the artists they have all chosen as their inspiration,”said Steele.

Delgado’s middle school classes are making alaveras, lotería cards, guitars, and folklore accordion books. 

“Each project highlights a unique part of Hispanic culture and traditions while giving students hands-on ways to connect with history through art.” 

The art for Hispanic Heritage Month is currently on display in the art hallway, in the bottom floor of the H Building.