Kathleen Vaughan, Teaching, Gallery of Student Work

Welcome to my gallery of student work, a revolving exhibition of some of my favourite works by developing artists I've taught. They number 800 so far, which means I've so many exceptional works to showcase this site can't possibly do justice to them all at once. Come back again soon for another selection - once you've enjoyed these gallery pages, of course!

The gallery now features work done by students with whom I worked as an Artist in Education for the Ontario Arts Council. Here, you'll find a selection of two-dimensional collages on paper and canvas and three-dimensional collages on paper maché sculptures.

Flowers for Uncle

Text-based minimalism

Computer game -- to the nth!

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Under the umbrella of my "Working From The Family" project, students have created visual works on all kinds of themes, choosing one they're passionate about:

a relationship with a baby sister, a beloved pet, a recently deceased uncle, a brother killed in gang warfare, a special group of classmate friends.

a sport (basketball, hockey, volleyball); characters from computer games, television, literature or popular culture; or their own art projects (in painting and drawing in one case, fashion in another, cartooning in a third).

an aspect of autobiography -- perhaps a self-portrait collage, a whole family representation, or immigration narrative. New Canadians seem to appreciate the opportunity to make work about some difference between our culture and those of their birth lands.

complex, abstract subjects including the importance of labour unions; a personal commitment to the Christian religion; the fight against slavery.

The little princess

A personal 'Good Book'

Links to history

Two sides of the story - Outside

Two sides of the story - Inside

While most "Working From The Family" implementations involve 2-D collage on paper or stretched canvas, for some advanced students I adapt the project to include a third dimension. Students use clay to model an object in relief -- a mask or personal talisman -- which they cast in paper maché and then decorate using collage techniques.

Best foot forward - Outside

Best foot forward - Inside

[ Instructor - Concordia University • Artist Teacher - Royal Conservatory of Music ]

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All original artwork and texts: © Kathleen Vaughan, 2000-2008, except where otherwise noted. 'redhanded' text-based logo design: © Dale Barrett, 1997. 'redhanded' logo photo: © Paul Buer, 1996. • All Rights Reserved

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