ArtPrize - Sep. 23 - Oct. 8, 2009 - Grand Rapids, MI
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Holly Uecker-Herman
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Students working on fish tiles
Students working on fish tiles
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Holly Uecker-Herman

Artist bio

I was born and raised right here in Grand Rapids.I have been an elementary art teacher for many years. Eventhough I enjoy making my own artwork, I have not been a huge part of the gallery/festival scene. I like to think of my students as an important medium of which I am working with. My education background consists of an Assoc. of Arts degree from GRCC, BS in Art educ. from WMU,and Interdisciplinary MA from University of South Carolina.
About the work
Title: Stoney Creek 'School'swim,swam,swum

Art form: 3-D

Medium: ceramic mural

Year created: Work not created yet

Description of work: As an elementary art teacher at a school named, Stoney Creek,I would like to create a ceramic mural about a stoney creek.Everyday approximately 385 1st and 2nd graders swim through the halls of Stoney Creek Elem.Our 1st graders every year partner with the GRSteelheaders and learn the life cycle of a fish and are involved in growing fish from eggs and then releasing them at maturity. My students would each create a thumbprint clay fish 'tile' for the 'school'mural and in a way be leaving their mark behind as they swim off into the future. I would create some silkscreened clay fish and other details found in a stoney creek and ultimately create the rest of the clay mural. The ceramic pieces would be adhered to a 1/2 inch thick plywood frame and grouted into place. My goal in acomplishing this project would be to involve my students and their families in the artprize experience.The completed mural would become a permanent collection of the school building upon Artprize completion

Technical details
Linear wall space needed: 6 ft.
Total square feet needed: 24 sq. ft.
Additional considerations
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: No
Lighting needed: No
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: Yes
Outdoor space needed: No
Immanuel Lutheran Church Holly Uecker-Herman is showing at:
Immanuel Lutheran Church
2 Michigan NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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