Project 1: Fast Fashion
Global Studies |
Art |
For project 1 I focused on Fast Fashion. For the global studies/social studies portion of my Apollo Project I read and annotated a book and used the notes to create a mind map.
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For the art portion of my Apollo Project I taught myself how to sew. I also researched how sustainable clothing is made and initiatives that work to promote a more sustainable fashion industry.
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Project 2: Open Defecation (ODF)
Global Studies |
Art |
For project 2 I research open defecation in India. I then took that information and created an informative flyer that show the perspective of people who practice and live in the conditions of ODF.
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For art I research political art (or art with a deeper message), I specifically tried to find art regarding ODF/water quality. I then took that idea and created my own statement piece based on ODF.
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Project 3: Rajneeshpuram
Global studies |
Art |
For project 4 Brooke and I researched Rajneeshpuram. Rajneeshpuram was a commune lead by Rajneesh and Ma Anand Sheela. They caused a lot of conflict and controversy because of their illegal actions, violence, and taboo practices. We took this information and created a mind map.
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For our art portion Brooke and I painted a portrait of Sheela and Rajneesh. We used objects to illustrate their character traits and relationship.
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Project 4: Yakshi and Hindu Gods
GlobalFor global studies I used synthesis to create two new Hindu gods with characteristics based on Yakshi figures and three Hindu gods: Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma.
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ArtFor art I Illustrated the characteristics I chose to synthesize in a mix media piece. I layered a piece of translucent paper over a piece of water color paper and drew two figures.
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