Gestalt and a Place Called Trinity

ge·stalt guh-shtahlt

a perceptual pattern or structure possessing qualities as a

whole that cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts 

Two Antiques

by Greg Scott
(taken with his cell phone)


This generation possesses more strength in their thumbs than any generation in the history of the world. I, on the other hand, am ambisinister when it comes to video game controllers or text messaging.

Gestalt, the thread that connects seven periods of classes, is our current theme. It is the notion that we are more than the sum of our parts. Just as the human body is more than minerals and electrical current, a school community is more than students and teachers. Much more. Students in each of the classes are beginning group projects. Two of the art classes took a field trip. We ventured into the woods beside the school, searching for material. I don't want to give away too much, too soon, but these photos provide clues:

Parker, Ted and Shell

A Good Find

6th Period

Hand
vines, anatomical diagram and hot glue gun




To better understand gestalt as it applies to photography, the photo classes viewed the work of Sohei Nishino, a Japanese photographer extraordinaire. To see his amazing work click here.


Here are a few pieces by Trinity students:

5th Period

5th Period viewing 5th Period

Concession Truck

by Megan Bennett

Mr. Carter

by Paul Venturo

Sam

by Ellie Keller

White Bus

by Davis Martinec

The Art Room
 by John Chirchirillo
(taken with his cell phone)