Local Students Create Tribute to One of Sarasota’s Great Artists
A collaboration between DreamLarge and Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences (SSA+S), this project reimagines Chamberlain's work through the eyes of Sarasota students.
7 middle school students at the Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences (SSA+S) have banded alongside teacher David A. Carr and the Rosemary Art & Design District (RADD) to create an exhibit celebrating John Chamberlain, one of Sarasota’s great artists, who’s 1980s studio was located on the edge of the Rosemary District.
Led by teacher, David A. Carr, SSA+S students were asked to study Chamberlain's sculptures and life, then tasked with deconstructing and reimagining his volumetric, expressive sculptures in two dimensions - while reflecting the energy, vivacity and complexity of Chamberlain’s original work. RADD and SSA+S worked together to turn the student artwork into a public exhibit that explores the influence of great artists on future creatives. Located on the future site of Rosemary Park, the outcome is a temporary, outdoor art exhibit for the community to enjoy.
About Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences
Welcome to the Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences (SSA+S), a public, charter middle school that is an educational foundation built upon encouragement, inclusiveness, exploration, and personal growth. We believe that community begins in the middle school classroom, where our students and their families are invited to meet new challenges, discover their potential, and enjoy positive learning experiences, together. At SSA+S, we seek to create a culture that promotes collaboration, individual needs, and high academic achievement. www.ssas.org
About Rosemary Art & Design District (RADD)
RADD (Rosemary Art & Design District) began as an initiative of DreamLarge in 2020 as a group of community-centric creatives with the desire to further the Rosemary District through the strategic application of creativity + design. RADD’s mission is to advance the Rosemary District as the pre-eminent Art & Design District of Sarasota, while preserving the deep, cultural history of Overtown. For more information visit www.rosemarydistrict.org.
About DreamLarge
DreamLarge is a changemaking organization. As the first registered benefit corporation on the Gulf Coast of Florida, we work to inspire, impact and enrich the local community by cultivating thoughtful and creative solutions for nonprofits and purpose-driven brands. Our vision is simple: We're dedicated to fostering a greater future for generations to come. We partner, plan, invest, and strive towards building a better community. Why? At the heart of our being, we truly believe in one thing. This sentiment is our guiding light and the cornerstone of everything we do: Wherever we are, whatever we do, we have a duty to serve our community. For more information, visit www.DreamLarge.org.