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We Belong, 2022
Broadmeadow Elementary School in Needham

 
 

I had so much fun as the artist-in-residence at Broadmeadow Elementary School in Needham. Working with over 600 students, faculty, and community members, we created “We Belong,” a collaborative art installation that represents the many ways we can show and feel like we belong. Just as every color belongs in the rainbow, this multi-color hive shares the bright spirit of all who make up the Broadmeadow community, and offers a creative colorful addition to the school to help make people smile and feel welcome. 

We Belong
acrylic on wood, 2022

Artist-in-residence Tova Speter facilitated this large scale school-wide project through multiple engagements with staff and students as well as a community painting event with families. Inspired by the One School One Book, “This is a School,” participants were asked three questions to connect with three different design elements (color, pattern, shape) in their artwork. First they were asked to chose a color to represent themselves. Then they chose a pattern and shape based on their answers to the following questions:

Many thanks to the Broadmeadow PTC for generously funding this meaningful artistic experience for the community.