OS26 Final Projects

Reynolds — Abbey
artist book
Final Paper

Fishman — Allison
mixed media
Final Paper

Mesajonassen — Annie
mixed media sculpture
Final Paper

Hochberger — Brian
video/mixed media installation
Final Paper

Bitzer — Bridget
mixed media installation
Final Paper

Stanley — Caroline
painting installation

Odairgadler — Charlotte
mixed media installation
Final Paper

Phanor — Delyn
large-scale painting
Final Paper

Lacourt — Ellie
photo installation
Final Paper

Espinal — Isabela
mixed media sculpture
Final Paper

Jones — Isaiah
pinball machine
Final Paper

Velez3 — Ivan
mixed media sculpture
Final Paper

Mosier2 — Ivy
mixed media installation
Final Paper

Calvinsmith — Izzy
photo installation
Final Paper

Demme — Josephine
video installation
Final Paper Video Video

Humer — Juliette
caramel sculpture
Final Paper

Kinsey — Kayla
mixed media sculpture
Final Paper

Heine — Lauren
mixed media sculpture
Final Paper

Midkiff — Lexi
video installation
Final Paper Video

Lansbury — Liz
mixed media sculpture
Final Paper

Macdonald — Luke
video installation
Final Paper

White — Lulu
mixed media performance piece
Final Paper

Kirschner — Maddie
mixed media sculpture
Final Paper

Byck — Max B.
mixed media sculpture
Final Paper

Ostrow — Max O.
sculpture installation
Final Paper

Shengold — Maya
video installation
Final Paper

Howardm — Micah
comic character drawings
Final Paper

Maxwell — Montana
mixed media sculptures
Final Paper

Bouzeid — Noura
large scale paintings
Final Paper

Lookman — Sharifa
painting/book
Final Paper

Jaramillo — Simone
wood sculpture
Final Paper

Nguyen — Tuyen
video installation
Final Paper

It's been a whirlwind week, but also a time when I sang the praises of Oxbow to my colleagues. I've been thinking much about how Oxbow is an exemplar of true education. That art centers the curriculum is hardly surprising, and for those of us who work within the traditional educational mold Oxbow offers a gold standard of focused project based learning. Beyond the school's approach to immersive experience are the intangibles which make Oxbow different. The sense of community and of working together, even as each student retained their strong individual presence is palpable. The feeling of warmth and trust between the adults and the nearly adults in the Oxbow community could be felt throughout the campus. The openness of the architecture and interconnectedness of the three studios in themselves speak of the Oxbow philosophy and identity. More than form follows function, the physical attributes of Oxbow have a distinct warmth and invite exploration.

I'm sure that the ongoing challenges of leading and reinventing your school might sometimes keep you from having the time to see Oxbow with the fresh eyes of a visitor, but your steady presence and vision are really visible in every detail. Thank you for inviting me to one of the most profound experiences in my career.

— Ken Rush, Visual Arts Department, Packer Collegiate Institute

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

The art that goes on in most high schools is usually relatively skill-based. At Oxbow, there is more emphasis on looking and seeing and more critical thinking about what you are doing, the human connection, that personal element. Through art you can begin to understand yourself better. That may be the biggest eye-opener for students. It is almost a preview of college. Get out of the mechanical factory high school education and get into something open, new, and invigorating in a small environment.

— Bill Barrett, Former Oxbow Board Member, Former Executive Director of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD)

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