Community Creations 2002
Paige Academy
Roxbury

The Mexican tiles in the Spanish Cloister and the tile floor in the Gothic Room inspired the students from Paige Academy to create this ceramic tile installation. The students learned about clay and the difference between high and low relief. While examining different objects in the Museum's collection, the students learned that a medal or coin is an example of low relief and that an object like the Roman sarcophagus in the Courtyard is an example of high relief. Using the high and low relief technique, each student designed and glazed his/her own individual ceramic tile. They are displayed here along with shells, beads and other found objects. Eventually, these tiles will be permanently installed in the new building at Paige Academy.



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