Blomme en vlieërs ontspan en stimuleer Paul Roosers
Research shows that just a few minutes of looking at a work of art can have a positive effect on the pleasure centres of the brain and can even change thought patterns. Visual arts can also be used as a valuable tool to increase productivity and well-being at a school.
Dit is dan geen wonder dat Portchie se skenking van die kunswerk “Brotherhood”, wat in die Mediasentrum uitgestal word, Paul Roosers inspireer nie. Die helder blomme, vrolike Paul Roos vlieërs en jongelinge wat hul self geniet is net die regte medisyne vir ’n leerder wat oorweldig voel voor ’n Wiskunde toets en wat die kunswerk kan gebruik om te ontlaai en nuwe moed te skep.
“Vrolike temas en helderkleure kan veral effektief wees om ontspanning aan te moedig”, verduidelik Portchie, Paul Roos Gimnasium-oudskolier (1991).
Portchie moedig almal aan om hierdie wondermiddel self te beleef: ”Nog beter medisyne om jou op te kikker is om self ’n kwas of potlood op te tel en iets te teken. Dit lei jou aandag af van enige bekommernisse en laat jou heerlik ontspan.”
Michael Jordaan (Paul Roos Gymnasium alumnus, matric, 1985) and angel investor in innovative ideas, is convinced of the strong relationship between creativity, critical thinking and entrepreneurship. “It is extremely important in today’s learning environment that learners are exposed to opportunities that foster creativity, especially in the 21st century.”
Die onderwysfakulteit van die Universiteit van Arkansas het navorsing gedoen onder ‘n groot aantal studente wat die “Crystal Bridges Museum of Art” besoek het, en ontdek dat daar blywende intellektuele en emosionele voordele is om studente bloot te stel aan beeldende kunste in ‘n museumomgewing, insluitend ‘n groter kapasiteit vir empatie, verdraagsaamheid en kritiese denke.
Paul Roos Gymnasium’s “See and Be Seen” Art Exhibition and Auction is presented by Investec and includes an outreach project in collaboration with the Rupert Museum. This outreach project was launched to broaden learners’ experiences, expand their capacity for empathy and tolerance through art. In the spirit of Heritage Month and the celebration of diversity, learners from local schools will have the opportunity to experience a guided museum tour, get to know learners from different backgrounds, take part in art activities and refine their critical thinking.
Artworks from the participating learners will form part of the See and Be Seen Art Exhibition and Auction which will be presented from 19 to 30 October at Paul Roos Gymnasium. Portchie encourages learner participation by making cash prizes available to the three most popular works of art, as well as a prize for the learner who was able to correctly predict the most popular works of art. In this way, Portchie also encourages art appreciation among Paul Roos learners. See and Be Seen Art Exhibition and Auction is further proudly supported by SMAC Gallery, Strauss & Co Fine Art Auctioneers, Spier Arts Trust, Stellenbosch Visio and artists.
It is claimed that the incorporation of art and creative stimulation in the learning environment of a child can increase productivity by as much as 30%. It is with this in mind that Paul Roos Gymnasium and surrounding schools want to ensure that learners’ love of art and exposure to it will be nurtured.
Besoek die Paul Roos Gymnasium webwerf vir meer inligting oor See and Be Seen Kunsuitstalling en Veiling se opening, 19 Oktober om 10:00 en veiling, 20 Oktober om 17:30 of kontak kwinter@paulroos.co.za vir meer inligting.
Foto v.l.r: André van Staden Rektor, Portchie oudskolier, Devon Milne hoofseun en nderhoofseuns Janneman Slabbert en Reghard van Wyk.
Fotokrediet: Jacques Vermooten
