2020-12-07
Abstract art in class: cooperation with the IGS Alexei von Jawlensky School
Why does the artist paint it like that?
What is he trying to express?
Why can I not even see what is shown here?
These questions have motivated the sponsors of the Reinhard Ernst Museum to focus clearly on conveying the meaning of non-representational painting and sculpture. They are convinced that abstract art will arouse greater interest, especially among young people and that their own creativity can be considerably enhanced.
Cooperation between the Reinhard Ernst Museum and the Alexei von Jawlensky Culture School in Wiesbaden is a major step in this direction. A cooperative agreement was signed by both parties in November 2020.
Under the guidance of teachers at the Jawlensky School, several students had their first contact with abstract art at the beginning of the year and took part in the Abstraction in the Square project with great enthusiasm, which was organised by the Reinhard & Sonja Ernst Foundation.
The purpose of the intensive collaboration between the school and the museum is for the entire school community to regard the Reinhard Ernst Museum not only as a place of creativity and an exciting cultural venue in Wiesbaden but especially to respond intensively to the abstract art in the Ernst Collection.
The cooperative effort accompanies the implementation of Abstract Art as one of the compulsory optional subjects that were introduced in the 2020/21 school year. In the coming months, an internal school curriculum is to be developed that includes all grades. In Abstract Art, students can with the foundation’s support not only get to know the artists and their works in theory but also experiment with their techniques.
We look forward to cooperating closely with them and many future projects.
