ArtLab Spring 2010 Interns
In the Spring of 2010 ArtLab will be working with PlatteForum's Creative Resident, Katie Watson . In collaboration with the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art and the TECO program, during Katie's residency the students will work to create experiential films to be installed at the MCA. For her residency Katie will create a complex interactive site-specific installation for the Idea Box at the MCA, responding to the direct environment of the space and Colorado. Many of Katie's photographic images and scultpural objects are what she calls "instructional". suggesting a new way to see, feel or do. ArtLab's involvement in the program will be as a group that will collectively build and organize a mini-interactive installation incorporating photography, video, sculpture and text. Each facet of the installation will require a new form of viewer participation.In addition to working with Katie Watson, ArtLab you will work with Judy Anderson, PlatteForum's Founder and Artistic Director.For the second year ArtLab will work together in the creation of a mural for the 2010 People's Fair Mural Competition. The competition is preceded by brain storming sessions and trips to the Denver Art Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art and several more sites. The students spend time with Judy Anderson and conceptualize the mural after learning design elements and participating in passionate discussions about their generation.
Who is ArtLab?ArtLab is comprised of 16 youth from public schools around the Denver Metro Area. Here are their profiles:ArtLab Interns Spring 2010
Rajeana, Florence Crittenton High SchoolMy name is Rajeana and I have a son named Jy'Air, he's 2 years old. I have a fun outgoing personality. I love to make people laugh. I love to draw and create things. I won two art competitions. One was based off a drug free summer and the other competition was to make a holiday card and it went through Goodwill. I realized in life things go wrong, but I keep in mind that life goes on!Dayveontay, Contemporary Learning CenterLife is not like a box of chocolate because its not full of sweets. My name is Dayveontay and I am a creative person. I am just getting introduced to ArtLab, and I like it. Rapping is my hobby and I am the best. Ever.Haña, East High SchoolMy name is Hañalina Lucero-Colin, you pronounce it "on-yuh-lee-nuh" but I go by "on-yuh". I love to write, play music, act, and battle Godzilla. When I grow up I want to be David Bowie. I am freuqently mistaken for people's worst nightmare; this is a common misconception. I'm actually worse than your worst nightmares. I'm Chuck Norris's worst nightmare.Josh, East High SchoolJoshua Elza Tucci is 4'17, his favorite color is clear and he was voted super overloard of Cuba in 1806. He is a practicing musician playing guitar, bass, drums and piano. In his free time he is a sketch artist and graphic designer. He wants to go to college for playwriting and screenwriting. When he grows up he would like to be Ziggy Stardust.Kate, South High SchoolMy Name is Kate, but secretly I'm Bubbles, the blonde powerpuff girl. I really enjoy coming to ArtLab and in my spare time I battle the forces of evil. Neato!Miles, East High SchoolHello my name is Miles LaGree.I'm chill and easy.I love to act.I love to rap.
Ryan, North High SchoolI get bored and learn how to do neat-o things like play bass and paint pretty pictures. I could credit it to "natural artistic talent" but I really just have no life.Sal, East High School"You're not alive unless you are living."-UnknownI am a socceraddict (eat, sleep, dream soccer). I'm also a very outgoing and creative person.I like to take long walks on the beach... lol :)
Allison, William Smith High SchoolMy name is Allison, I attend William Smith High School. I am always open to new things. I love to take photos and write poetry. I am so thankful for the opportunities ArtLab has presented me and the whole group just amazes me.Amity, North High SchoolI am still pretty new to Denver. I moved here during the summer. I love love love art, all forms of it. I believe art is and always will be one of the best ways to express things.Brenda, East High SchoolBrenda is the name. I have been here for about six months and I love it! Dancing is my passion. I really enjoy making movies, editing and acting! Woop! Woop! Having fun is what I am about. And always remember that real eyes realize real lies. Keep it real and you will get far in life!Hajia, South High SchoolHi my name is Hajia and I was born in Somalia. My parents moved from Somalia when I was just a baby. I lived in Kenya for 12 years and my family came to the United States March 24, 2005. I enjoy drawing and meeting new people, learning new things about them and their background. I am so happy that I get to come to ArtLab and work with people who I've never worked with before.Jonathan, Joan Farley AcademyI am Jonathan Astorga and I am really thankful for being a part of this program. I am an artist and my dream is to airbrush on cars. I love my culture and am proud of who I am. I would like to write a book and have a car club.JoseJuan, Bruce Randolph High SchoolMy name is JoseJuan (one word). I don't really have an art background, more like business. My favorite quote is, "all the darkness in the world cannot obscure the light of a single candle." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) I believe youth are the future and ultimately we'll rule!Phuc, South High SchoolMy name is Phuc Nguyen, I am from Vietnam. I'm a really easy going person. My dream is to become a professional tennis player. My theory of life is to look up to the sky, feet on the ground and keep the distance from technology.Saira, North High SchoolSaira Dakota Rose Apodaca. I'm 17 years old and I go to North High School. I love to act, paint, draw, skateboard and snowboard. I want to learn how to play guitar and I love to be with my friends and family. I also fight crime with Scooby-Doo part time. Favorite quote from I.Am.Here: "You can claim it was a Jesus baby." - JaneenArtLab is a year-round paid internship for youth in the Denver Metro area.
