Be The Change you Wish to See in the World
by Irene Thraen-Borowski
November 25, 2009
A Rotating Student Exhibit
Every year, students in Irene Thraen-Borowski’s Graphic Communications class at the Jo Daviess Carroll Area Vocational Center create work around a central theme that is then displayed throughout the community in a rotating exhibit.
This year the class centered their artwork around the quote “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” by Gandhi. In preparation, the graphics students studied famous leaders and their impact on our world. By watching speeches from Winston Churchill, JFK, Gloria Steinem, Martin Luther King Jr, Bono, Lance Armstrong, Oprah, Steve Jobs, Nelson Mandela, and others who were brave enough to follow their hearts and lead, the students began to consider what they themselves stand for, as well as what they think is important. The students were encouraged to examine how visual messages affect the world and how artists make statements about issues they care about.
This artwork is a collection of responses about the broad idea of leadership and positive change around real issues. All work and topics were created by 11th and 12th graders.
As tomorrow’s leaders, the students are excited to leave their impact on our world. This collection of artwork is a creative way for these young leaders to share their voices with us.
Exhibit Calendar
Freeport Arts Center: 12/1/09-12/30/09
-Gallery Opening: 12/8/09 5-7pm
Stockton Public Library: 1/11/10-1/25/10
Savanna Public Library: 1/26/10-2/9/10
Warren Public Library: 2/10/10-2/24/10
Hanover Public Library: 2/25/10-3/11/10
York Township Public Library: 3/12/10-3/29/10
Galena Public Library: 3/30/10-4/13/10
Mt Carroll Public Library: 4/14/10-4/28/10
Elizabeth Public Library: 4/29/10-5/13/10
Thank you for all your support!
