Loren Egbert
For the past five years, Intro to Art students have used blue masking tape to create art. The project, "Interactive Tape Murals" has evolved over the years, according to Katlynn Sammons, art teacher. It has become both a staff and student favorite.
The project originated from an idea she found on Pinterest. The assignment challenges student teams to incorporate perspective and space, two elements of art. It started out as a mural but now includes an interactive component where students, using an iPad and an app, add a background and then must interact with the artwork. "Every year I add to the project," Sammons said. "What I like is that you can do it at home, or anywhere."
Loren Egbert and Nicole Higueras Lima designed a paper airplane in flight. The medium was different for Egbert, who spends her time painting and drawing with more traditional mediums. "I didn't think that tape on the wall could be art," she said.
began their plan on paper. Hopkins, who plans to pursue an art-related career, said they had to make several adjustments to make their fist breaking through a wall realistic. "it was fun, different, new, and challenging," said Hopkins.
The murals stay up on the hallway walls for several months, only removed to make way . for new student-designed murals. "How different it looked when finished," said Ebelsheiser.
Tristen Ebelsheiser and Lucas Hopkins
