Untitled

On March 29, 2019, the DP2 Final Exhibition representing two years of planning and hard work was well received. Visitors could be seen with huge smiles and wide eyes as they peered into the newly designed spaces within the gallery. Gasps followed by interesting questions could be heard as they stepped closer to the fine work displayed. Requests for photographs, and inquiries related to intention and technique were just a few of the highlights of this special evening. Our students transformed and stepped a little further away from their high school experience to get a taste of what it feels like to experience life beyond the classroom walls. Meghan, Beatrice, Lukas, Anya, and Harvey on this evening were no longer together in conversation but separated and joined with an audience of their very own. The conversations that each artist lead, rested solely on their individual ideas and expression that supported this final celebration. If you take into consideration the littlest members of the audience or our most experienced gallery goers, much praise and excitement was molded into the words and kind gestures that were voiced and sent in the direction of our talented young student artists.

As Meghan approached the final preparations for her exhibition Unveil, she so enthusiastically shared her enjoyment of writing the exhibition text that accompanied her visual pieces. If her art was not already impressive enough she managed to pen words that could only be deciphered by the most skilled and understanding readers. During Anya’s talks, related to her exhibition Perception, she could be heard quickly rephrasing and focusing the topic to best fit the audience. Her ability to transition and comfortably role with the discussion as it unfolded gave increased credibility to the work on display. Lukas’s genuine approach and relaxed conversation that gave a smooth flow to his explanation related to his initial intention was so impressive. His spinning shadows lapped the draped surface of the gallery walls as he talked confidently about his resolution and final discoveries related to his exhibition titled Barriers.

The layout of the gallery and floor plan lead from first to second entrance on the left and this space was dedicated to Beatrice’s “Journey.” Here she shared her unique journey as only an international school student could. Planting then ripping her roots from city to city and country to country all the while gathering objects and experiences that all fell into place within her canvases. She naturally began explaining through the use of her process portfolio how ideas and technique came to fruition. Harvey’s explosion of very large graffiti inspired pieces very naturally grasped the attention of the many visitors who gathered on this special evening. Mostly black and white images largely realized by spray and stencil with much creativity gave way to an exhibition that stood on its own as an example of just what the students of MBIS are capable of.

The capabilities of an IB student cannot go without mentioning how it is the shaping and integration of knowledge gathered in all subjects that leads to success, dedication and demonstration of wit and academics combined. This show titled “Untitled,” was truly a celebration of the creative well balanced student efforts of a DP Programme that comes together gracefully in a true show of delight.

Joseph Coburn

Teacher – IBDP Arts

Human systems and economic activities	The study of how and why people construct organizations and systems; the ways in which people connect locally and globally; the distribution of power and authority.
Social organization and culture	The study of people, communities, cultures and societies in the ways in which individuals, groups and societies interact with each other.
Continuity and change through time	The study of the relationships between people and events through time; the past, its influences on the present and its implications for the future; people who have shaped the future through their actions.
Human and natural environments	The study of the distinctive features that give a place its identity; how people adapt to and alter their environment; how people experience and represent place; the impact of natural disasters on people and the built environment.
Resources and the environment	The interaction between people and the environment; the study of how humans allocate and manage resources; the positive and negative effects of this management; the impact of scientific and technological developments on the environment.

Living things	The study of the characteristics, systems and behaviours of humans and other animals, and of plants; the interactions and relationships between and among them, and with their environment.
Earth and space	The study of planet Earth and its position in the universe, particularly its relationship with the sun; the natural phenomena and systems that shape the planet and the distinctive features that identify it; the infinite and finite resources of the planet.
Materials and matter	The study of the properties, behaviours and uses of materials, both natural and human-made; the origins of human-made materials and how they are manipulated to suit a purpose.
Forces and energy	The study of energy, its origins, storage and transfer, and the work it can do; the study of forces; the application of scientific understanding through inventions and machines. (IBO, 2009)

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