Collaborative Paintings (50” x 60”)

Art I

Students explored themes of Chicago-based Africobra arts movement from the 1960’s. Students learned about the Great Migration, the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Power movement, how blacks were faced with unequal opportunities, and how Africobra artists faced these issues by creating a uniquely black aesthetic within the visual arts. Students worked collaboratively to identify issues specific to their own communities. They worked together to create one finished and cohesive painting, visually communicating a message about their issue to the audience, while also incorporating visual elements used by Africobra artists.

George Washington High School

John F. Kennedy High School

Chicago, IL