First Classes

ArtSpace at Genesis Academy is up and running! For our first class, we got to know each other a bit, and talked a lot about how the students wanted the course to function. We decided that there are many people interested in graffiti and street art, and we will be pursuing that for the six weeks before winter break. On Friday, we learned about the beginnings of graffiti, the etymology of the word (it means "scratched"), and some contemporary practitioners of street art, such as Banksy. Also, we talked about our theme, which is place, and how that can apply to and influence our work this semester. It looks like it should be a great semester, so make sure to check back for regular updates.