Through Our Eyes IV in the media

Emerson College: March 10, 2015

Colombian artists visit Emerson in LA, Boston

ELA Founding Director Kevin Bright ’76 was moved by the presentation and stories that the artists shared.

“Your stories are so important because you didn’t overcome something small to get here,” said Bright, who felt compelled to ask some of the artists to leave photos to hang in the ELA conference room.

Punahou School: March 16, 2015

“Through Our Eyes”: Colombian Artists Share Unique Cultural Perspective

The artists discussed a range of subjects – from artistic techniques to the similarities and differences between local cultures – with Punahou students and faculty.

Greenwell encouraged students to question the visitors about their art in the cultural and historical context of Colombia to foster a more nuanced and personalized understanding of the material. “It turned out really well,” she said: “My students got to have real one-on-one conversations with the artists.

Honolulu Star Advertiser: March 14, 2015

In the Artweek calendar

“Through Our Eyes”: Works by nine student artists from the National University of Colombia. Ends Friday, Punahou School, Kirsch Gallery.