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Art Class and Ancient Masks

As a visitor of Allison Academy you might think that you just walked into one of the city’s finest museums. As you walk in on the left hand side, you will see the spitting image of the students preformed in charcoal by Mr.Gilfoy’s art classes. These wonderful pieces were hand selected by Mr.Gilfoy, from a group of artists.

The portraits I was able enjoy were preformed by Eric Roblejo, Matthew Fish, Zack Liebschutz, and Joe Gillespie. When they perform their work, even though that they are under constant pressure from the strictest art teacher Mr.Gilfoy and the relaxed Ms.Dunn, their lines are straight and their shading is excellent, who knows they might even end up teaching the teacher.

In display, there will be two different exhibitions of masks, one created by the Allison Academy students, one gathered by one of the school’s finest staff. You can find the students hand painted masks in the hallways and the second collection of masks, however, can be located at the west wall of the art room.

This vast collection of masks displayed in the art room came from many countries around the world, Mexico, Peru, Italy, and Bolivia, are just a few. The two masks that caught my eye were originated from Venice and Mexico. Respectively they both were used on special occasions; the mask from Venice was used for a carnival similar to Mardi gras of New Orleans. The Mexican mask was used on Day of the Dead, a festival similar to the all saints day.

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