Indivisible: Abbie G.

I am happy to post square number 121 created by Abbie G., a Los Angeles elementary school student:

We Work Together! We Help Each Other. Graphite on paper, 2017

Abbie is 7 years old, and she created this piece at LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions) where the Indivisible Project was displayed in December 2017; viewers were invited to create a square for the project.  Abbie's message is simple and direct, and it is quite appropriate as today's marches for Families Belong Together are happening all over the country. Work together and help each other in any way that you can.

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Indivisible: Kristine Hatanaka's high school art class

I am so pleased to post square number 120 created by Vanessa H., a student from Kristine Hatanaka's art class from Culver City High School Academy of Visual and Performing Arts:

Acrylic paint and pastel on canvas, 2018.

The image shows a single tree blooming with several blossoms of various colors and sizes.  Perhaps reflective of the Tree of Life, this picture reminds us that being in nature can be a calming force, a place to gather our thoughts, focus on what's important in life, and thrive and grow in a positive fashion.

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am pleased to present square number 119 created by art student Sivan T. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College:

Music Unifies All Those Who Wish to Escape Reality, Photograph on cardboard, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
  
In times of stress or crisis, we often don't take care of ourselves as we need to in order to persevere through difficult times.

About this work, Sivan writes this:  "My piece is a photograph of a music festival I recently went to where thousands of young individuals like myself came together to enjoy a unified taste in music.  I focused my design on the unity aspect for the Indivisible collaboration project since music allows people to lose themselves and escape reality for some time.  Euphoria is created by music; those who allow music to take them to that state experience the greatest entity of satisfaction."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am pleased to present square number 118 created by art student Rosie R. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College:

Sugar and sky, graphite, ink, watercolor on watercolor paper, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
  
About this piece, Rosie writes this:  "My work for this exhibit centers on the theme on unity.  The pink and blue color blocks of the background combine, and the rose centered in the empty space uses both colors.  I wanted to speak to the fact that there's always room for new growth, and when good forces come together, beautiful new things can grow and develop."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am pleased to present square number 117 created by art student Oscar R. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College: 

Morality is Not Subjective, collage on illustration board, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
  
About this print, Oscar writes this powerful message:  "Although there are circumstances where it may be hard to discern good from bad, morality must not be led down the path of opinion.  Bad will always be bad and good, good.  No matter under what pretense machinations pretend to hide behind, we as humans are born with the innate characteristic to seek compassion.  Conflict is due to diversity without respect."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Department

I am happy to present square number 116 created by art Professor Erika Lizée's in conjunction with her Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College: 

Seed of Life, ink and watercolor on paper, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
  
About this work, Erica writes:  "The seed of life is a geometric design created through the repetition of seven overlapping circles. If the pattern is continued up to nineteen circles, the design grows the ancient symbol, The Flower of Life. This image has been used throughout history as a symbol of existence, creation and fertility. The inclusion of this imagery in my artwork is a way of connecting with humanity throughout time, through the universal language of geometry. I believe in the power of spreading positivity and embracing connection with each other."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am happy to present square number 115 created by art student Patti D. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College: 

Diversity United Innocence, metallic print, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
  
About this print, Patti writes a beautiful message:  "Our society is full of boundaries, prejudice and judgement.  Before children learn these traits, they are united in innocence, accepting of differences and just want to play with each other.  I believe adults could follow their example more just maybe resulting in a more tolerant and playful world, united."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am happy to present square number 114 created by art student Andrew A. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College: 

Hope, ink and acrylic on watercolor board.

 This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
  
About this piece,  Andrew writes a very hopeful message:  "The best is yet to come. We are a work in progress a masterpiece that improves as time goes on.  Don't give up; even limping is still moving forward. You are not done yet.  The best is yet to come."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am pleased to present square number 113 created by art student Sarah M. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College: 

Together, ink and watercolor on Bristol board, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
  
About this piece,  Sarah writes: "When I thought about what being indivisible meant to me, one thing came to mind.  I imagined people coming together for a cause.  With our nation being so divided politically, I felt it important to express the idea that no matter the race, age, or religion of a person, we can all be united against hate. We can join together hand in hand and be stronger together."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am pleased to present square number 112 created by art student Katlynne D. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College: 

Intertwine, inkjet print, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
  
About this print, Katlynne writes: "The quote seen across the photo was taken from a conversation that was sampled from one of my favorite songs in which it discusses about humanity's higher purpose and how to reach it: the willingness to open up and collaborate with one another in order to fulfill everyone. I took this photograph because it was a moment between my younger nieces when they were at the beach and immediately locked hands as they tried to run away from the ocean's wave before it touched them. That moment made me think  of how at times of stress we bring down our "walls" and open up to each other in need.  If more of us brought down our walls to help each other or to be there for one another, everyone would be satisfied."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am pleased to present square number 111 created by art student Natalie H. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College: 

Walk In My Shoes, acrylic on canvas paper, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
 
About this painting, Natalie writes: "To me humanity means we recognize our shared journey as humans with respect to our individual experiences and lives.  I choose to illustrate this individuality through different shoes collectively walking forward."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am pleased to present square number 110 created by art student Lydia P. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College:

Heart It Races, acrylic on canvas, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
 
About this painting, Lydia writes: "The human race as a collective is always moving up, on and through.  Humanity beats in its own way. Our hearts race together.  This work demonstrates the spirit of the Indivisible Project by reflecting the motion of humanity."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am happy to present square number 109 created by art student  Jesus I. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College:

No Longer Slient, Speak Freely, inkjet print, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
 
About this print, Jesus writes: "This image is inspired in part by the recent student marches that have taken place around school shootings and gun control and also by women who have spoken out about the sexual abuse they have endured.  The actions of these people give me hope in knowing that there will always be people that work to enact the change they want to see. The frustration of not being heard and taking action is what I wanted to highlight in this image because we are able to make change in the world if we speak out when we know that there are problems and take steps to correct them."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am pleased to present square number 108 created by art student Macgregor M. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College:

Don't Be a ****..., acrylic markers and spray paint on foam core, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.
 

It is timely as this work is a reminder that one can state their thoughts and opinions without being crass, rude and dismissive of opposing parties.  Civil discourse is possible and desperately needed.  Otherwise, we are get nowhere fast.

About this work, Macgregor writes: "This piece represents decency by showing that you don't have to be mean about being polite.  Soft letters and bright colors contrast the message portrayed.  The deterioration of the text also shows how that standard is slowly disappearing."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am pleased to present square number 107 created by art student Audrey B. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College:

Many Thoughts, One Nation, ink and acrylic on paper, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.

About this work, Audrey writes: "We are a large country, composed of many different ideologies, movements, religions, etc., but it is important to remember that we are tied together by the common goal of being an outstanding nation. To achieve greatness, we must function together,  like the sails on a ship which, when they work properly, guide it steadily and quickly to its destination. Acceptance of differing opinions is the key to a cleanly operating and truly indivisible nation."

So true!  Please keep sending your squares to the Indivisible Project.   

Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am pleased to present square number 106 created by art student Danielle C. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College:

Kindred Being, ink and collage on paper, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.

About this piece, Danielle writes: "Representing unity, I create a "diagram" of a human heart protected by lungs created as butterfly wings.  No two butterflies are the same, symbolizing uniqueness of humanity.  I choose the wings to be metaphorical since they surround the heart: on the outside we are different.  The heart is depicted realistically: we are all united on the inside."

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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

I am pleased to present square number 105 created by student Lux P. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College:

Stronger Together, acrylic on canvas, 2018.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares, and it is another wonderful reminder that through unity we have strength.

Lux's description for this piece is as follows:  "In the face of difficult times and adversity, it becomes more important than ever to support each other and work together.  The only way to fight oppressive forces is to unify against them, and unity is more important than ever."

Well said!  Please keep sending your squares to the Indivisible Project.   

Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

Per below, I am pleased to present square number 104 created by student Kori L. from Professor Erika Lizée's Gallery Practices class at Moorpark College:

Reach Out, charcoal and chalk pastel on paper.

This work was shown at the Moorpark College Art Gallery this past April along with the existing Indivisible Project squares.

Keeping with the theme from yesterday's post, Kori's work also addresses person-to-person connectivity, walking in another person's shoes, so to speak, and expressing empathy for our fellow human beings.

Below is Kori's description of the work:

"My drawing represents lending a hand to anyone in need, showing humanity and unity.  You never know the struggles others go through, and it is important to reach out to people"


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Indivisible: Moorpark College Art Students

In April, I had the pleasure of presenting the Indivisible Project at Moorpark College Art Gallery in Moorpark, CA.  Professor Erika Lizée's  Gallery Practices class not only installed the existing squares, but they also created new squares for the project.

Per below, I am pleased to present square number 103 created by student  Ben G.:

 Everybody has a Fan, heat transfer on paper, 2018.

This wonderful piece illustrates the disconnect or isolation that we can create, sometimes without knowing that we are retreating into ourselves and far away from those who care.

Here is Ben's description of his work:

"This piece refers to the humanity and morality of human interaction. We are all going through something at one point or another, sometimes we have to let people in instead of push people away from ourselves. It's super easy to drown in a teacup, but it's just as easy to call a friend to help you out."

Please keep sending your squares to the Indivisible Project.