Color along with shapes, both negative and positive, allow students to express their personal take on big concepts. Middle school students choose their word (concept), organizer the layout of the letters within the confines of a rectangle, and apply the deliberated colors using their knowledge of the color theory to create these modern paintings after the style of Robert Indiana's "LOVE".

Patterns have a way of creating illusions, surprising their own designers at every turn. Middle schoolers put their personal spin on these well-loved star lamp shades. With dedication and an open-mind, each of the 50 students brought home a handcrafted functional 3D art to light up their nights.

Inspired by French artist Didier Triglia, this artistic experience challenges middle schoolers to bring no expectations other than to have a great amount of fun, bringing out the inner toddler in them. The materials employed are humble – recycled objects and everyday craft materials. Students learn that the creative process has a right of its own to stand for the work.