03/13/2026
Identity Maps: inspired by the map we made of our hometown 🗺️
To create these maps, students started by filling out prompts focusing on their identities (like core values, background/culture, dreams, fears, etc). Next, artists came up with locations (geographical and/or urban-related) to symbolize their identity statements.
Some clever examples include:
“Pet Peeve Pond”, “Bad Grade Bay”, “Waterfall of Dedication”, “Creation Construction”, “Scaredy-Cat Cliffs”, “Velcro Canyon”, “River of Memories”, “Loyalty Lake”, “Inn of Intelligence”, and “Interview Island.” 🏝️
To create the shapes of their islands, artists traced around rice that they sprinkled onto their coffee-stained paper, which formed natural organic shapes. They drew their locations, titled their lands, and topped off their maps with a compass design of their choice. 🧭
It’s safe to say that these artists are exploring more than just art-making techniques in room 212 ✨
