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Inside Oxbow

New Media Spotlight

02/05/19

It's incredible to think OS40 has only been here for three weeks and have already done so much! This week, Emma gave us a brief overview of her time in the studios so far:

OS40 has just finished our second rotation of art classes, and are now beginning our third. I first had printmaking with Megan, where we created monotypes based off excerpts from the book "The Songs of Trees," and recently finished New Media with Pattiann. Our main assignment for New Media was to find a site that we thought encompassed wabi sabi, a Japanese term describing, “delicate traces/faint evidence at the borders of nothingness,” beauty in imperfection. I chose an orange tree on campus, and made a film called “George.” I got to experiment with macro lenses and Adobe Premiere Pro for the first time. Here is a screenshot showing Ayla in my video.

And here are some shots of the gallery - already full of work OS40 has created in Printmaking, Sculpture, and Painting!

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Artistically, I learned a lot of new techniques and mediums while here. I had access to much more than before and I made the most of it. I tried everything I could and always talked to my teachers and peers about new ways I could make art. Every so often, I completely stepped out of my comfort zone. Experimenting with technique and testing my artistic boundaries has helped me realize how many paths I have to choose from in the art world and that makes me excited for the future.

— Macy Manning, Fall 2023

Our daughter graduated summa cum laude from NYU with a double major in Studio Art and Art History. She is now working for Calvin Klein. She is contemplating getting a law degree and pursuing a career repatriating art objects. She still keeps in touch with several of her Oxbow classmates and they have regular reunions in Manhattan... I would say that Oxbow was the best semester that any of my four children spent in their cumulative 16 years of high school. Our daughter was the right kid, and for the right kid you do a wonderful job. You changed her life. Thank you.

— John Powley, Parent

I have learned so many skills and habits that have made me a better person throughout my time here. To name a few: I have learned how to be a good roommate, how to communicate, and how to trust myself. I have learned the importance of staying hydrated, getting good sleep, and having a clean work space. I have learned how to share space both in the studios and dorms. Lastly, I have learned that it’s okay to advocate for what you need and that there is no harm in asking for help or support.

— Grace Reynolds, Fall 2023

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