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Students from the Alexander von Humboldt School have embellished the Lauterbach district office with paintings of regional motifs.
Vogelsbergkreis – An eighth grade class at the Alexander von Humboldt School has given the Lauterbach district office a new coat of paint – at least as far as the walls are concerned. At a small vernissage, paintings with Vogelsberg motifs were unveiled, which will future decorate the hallway on the first floor of the administration.
The Lauterbach town church in the style of Andy Warhol or Hundertwasser, the Alsfeld market square in monochrome tones, the castle in Stockhausen in delicate pastel: the young artists have brought their home region onto the canvas using a wide variety of techniques and styles.
Students beautify the district office with Vogelsberg works of art
District Administrator Dr. Jens Mischak (CDU) had the idea for the project. He therefore approached art teacher Andreas Schmelzer, who was able to win his class over to the project. In the long corridor of the district office there were pictures that the district had received as gifts for more than 50 years – it was hard to see a common thread. “My idea was to exhibit pictures here, under a theme and with a regional reference,” explained Mischak at the opening, to which, in addition to the students, Andreas Schmelzer, representatives of the school management and parents were of course invited.
The students chose their very own Vogelsberg motifs and implemented them independently. “I would like to say thank you for your willingness to dedicate part of the lesson to this project,” said the district administrator to the young people, parents and school representatives present.
Karsten Krämer, deputy headmaster of the Alexander von Humboldt School, emphasized the importance of the project: “Through art you can make the world a little better, create new perspectives and draw attention to a topic.” Topics such as region and homeland could provide orientation. “It doesn’t always have to be something old-fashioned – art can show that too.”
Krämer gave the young artists a big compliment: “You have created something lasting, you can be proud of yourself.” Art teacher Schmelzer was also enthusiastic: “You did a great job implementing this project. You're really good!”
There will also soon be interesting works to see in Hünfeld: From May 31st, 25 artists will be showing their works on the subject of paper in all its facets at the Museum Modern Art.
