German Expressionist Inspired Relief Prints - Grade 10 Visual Arts 2022

German Expressionist Inspired Relief Prints Grade 10 Visual Arts The students studied artworks by German Expressionist artists as inspiration for designing, carving, printing and colouring their German Expressionist inspired prints.

The artworks are characterized by abstraction, distortion and exaggeration which is used to achieve symbolic representations of specific emotional human experiences.

Hannah Y. Blue Bruised Life German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Desolation Symbolism: The design symbolizes the anxiety someone living with loved ones in Ukraine feels due to the conflict.

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Cici L. Anger Against Misogyny German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Anger Symbolism: The design symbolizes the anger many women feel every day towards the system and society that work to oppress them.

Ben M. The Philly Merchant German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Suspense Symbolism: The design symbolizes the suspense of all Canadian basketball fans as, star player, Kawhi Leonard, shot a game-winning buzzer beater basket.

Lauren G. Scream German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Fear Symbolism: The design symbolizes the screams of people being held against their will throughout the Vietnam war. The Vietnam war caused a lot of loss as the North was fighting against the South in order to gain control. The face on my piece that is repeated is a young boy taken from his home, family and friends by soldiers. The screams emulate pain and people’s fear.

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Ella J. Humiliation Parasite German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Desolation Symbolism: The design symbolizes the humiliation women felt when they were targeted during the Salem Witch trials. They were persecuted for no coherent reason and had their lives and futures ruined. My piece is reminiscent of the pain many women felt as they were unjustly accused and tried as a witches.

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Kumkum A. A Mother’s Grief German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Grief Symbolism: The design symbolizes how a mother’s grief can be so severe that it “rips” her apart when she finds out that her child has died in an Earthquake in Indonesia.

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Nina R. Growth and Happiness German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Happiness Symbolism: : The design symbolizes the emotions of happiness through a German Expressionist inspired coloured print image.

The design choices symbolize pure joy and content through the use of shapes and colours.

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Arvin M. Sadness German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Sadness Symbolism: The design symbolizes the sadness and mental exhaustion created as Russia invades Ukraine.

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Ethan C. BBC (Big Boy Confusion) German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Confusion Symbolism: The design symbolizes Drake’s confusion. This is because he does not understand how to get out of the gang violence the he is involved in within his community.

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Tarlan S. “Frustration” German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Frustration Symbolism: The design symbolizes the clashing of anger and sadness in moments of public humiliation which happens too often in society. These types of experiences cause inner turmoil which develops into frustration.

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Emily R. Loss German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Loss Symbolism: This design symbolizes the hollow emptying feeling of losing something you hold dear to your heart. Whether that be the loss of a loved one, a pet, or anything else you may hold dear. This is up to you to determine.

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Maya M. Dazed & Confused German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Desolation Symbolism: The design symbolizes the confusion that was commonly experienced during the height of the pandemic.

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Micah F. Emptiness German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Loneliness Symbolism: The design symbolizes the isolation experienced by trans and non-binary individuals who are currently trapped in Ukraine.

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Sydney W. Memories from Childhood German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Youthfulness and Joy Symbolism: The design symbolizes the youthful colours and experiences of childhood, and the joy and happiness felt when reminiscing over the memories of childhood.

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Yuxuan S. Golden Moment German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Happiness Symbolism: The design symbolizes the gold medal game in which Canada overcame Russia 6-4 in the 2021 tournament in Czech Republic.

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Ryan S. Heart Break German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Anger Symbolism: The design symbolizes the anger and devastation this man is feeling as a result of hate crimes against diverse races and religions all over the world. He feels broken because he is in danger all the time due to his differences. This art symbolizes the anger caused by prejudice all over the world.

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German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Confusion Symbolism: The design symbolizes the unfairness of society within racism.

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Noah D. Power of Happiness German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Happiness Symbolism: The design symbolizes how happiness is needed in everyone’s life and how healthy it is. This can be depicted through the facial expressions in the artwork.

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Dori S. Joy of Connection German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Joy Symbolism: The design symbolizes an elderly couple meeting again after being separated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jonah G. Portrait of Surprise German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Surprise Symbolism: The design symbolizes the surprise when family members are reunited.

The lines and face shape are inspired by Heckel’s, Portrait of a Man, and capture the distortion in German Expressionist pieces. The colour choices display the spontaneous reaction of surprise.

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Avery S. Emotion of a Refugee German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Traumatized Symbolism: The design symbolizes the trauma that the people of Ukraine are experiencing right now due to the war. In the print, the blue represents the emotional pain, while the red represents the physical pain.

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Jasmine D. Unfulfilled Champion German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Sadness and Distress Symbolism: The design symbolizes the trauma that can be experienced by many young Olympians. Although the athlete depicted performed exceptionally, she came off the ice rink in tears. She later revealed that it was due to the pressure of her coaches. The red, orange, and green symbolize, the chaos of the athletes reality.

The monochromatic blues symbolize the emotions of sadness she experienced.

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Katherine S. “The Blues” German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Grief Symbolism: The design symbolizes how may grieved the tragic death of a timeless celebrity.

Betty White was an inspiration and an accomplished actress who is missed by many.

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Sophie P. Lacking Lohan German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Regret Symbolism: The design symbolizes the regret that Lindsay Lohan has faced through her life, after making several mistakes that landed her in Prison.

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Ethan W. Red Fury German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Desolation Symbolism: The design symbolizes the frustration of not being able to see family members and close ones during the covid-19 pandemic.

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Maya C. Lydia German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Happy Symbolism: The design symbolizes happiness, in a time of such tragedy such as school shootings and the war in Ukraine. It is important to be happy and remember all that we are grateful for.

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Grace L. Driven to Desolation German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Desolation Symbolism: The design symbolizes the trafficking of women for marriage within certain areas of China, which became prevalent because of the unbalanced gender ratio that resulted from the one-child policy. Trafficked “brides” often experience sexual exploitation, abuse, forced pregnancy, and displacement with very few support systems and ways out, and are therefore desolate, having no hope.

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Adeem A. Obamanation German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Joy Symbolism: The design symbolizes the positive emotions experienced when Obama became the first black president. This was considered to be a huge step towards racial equality.

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Max K. Look at Me! German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Anger Symbolism: The design symbolizes the anger felt by famous rapper xxxtentation when he caught his girlfriend with another man. He was subsequently arrested. The design is inspired by the famous mugshot taken of the rapper was arrested.

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Callum A. Joy German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Joy Symbolism: The design symbolizes a happy person. This is represented though bright and vibrant colors. I choose joy because I think more joy needs to be spread through the world.

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William C. Despair German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Despair Symbolism: The design symbolizes the anguish endured by Ukranians who have witnessed the destruction of their homeland through a brutal unwarranted Russian invasion.

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Ethan B. Victory German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Excitement Symbolism: The design symbolizes the excitement Sidney Crosby felt when he scored the overtime winning goal to help Canada beat the US, 3-2 , and therefore win the gold medal in the 2010 olympics.

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Liam W. A Casualty Of War German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Anguish and Despair Symbolism: The design symbolizes the conflict and despair felt by a soldier emerging from the Afghanistan conflict.

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Mike X. La Flare German Expressionist Inspired Coloured Print Design

Emotion Depicted: Grief Symbolism: On November 5th, 2021, artist Travis Scott had his annual Astroworld Festival.

At the performance, a fatal crowd rush occurred.

10 people died in the chaos. Travis Scott was horrified by the tragedy and went on social media to post an emotional video detailing his experience during the event.

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