Shoma Sen-Jiang Ya (Age 4)

The student did the colorful African painting on cloth, after learning about Africa.

Dudu Tang (Age 4)

“I can make orange color on my own!

Akinas Zhang (Age 5)

The student used paper crafts to present one of the most important traditional holidays at the school – the Saint Martin’s Day.

Xiao Tao (Age 5)

“I like green, yellow, and orange, and I want to make an Air China airplane with these colors.”

Thomas Zhang (Age 5)

“There are so many big white teeth, inside this big and fierce shark!”

Emma Chai (Age 5)

“The fish must like making friends a lot. Look! He has swam here for a day trip to make new friends.”

Aiden Zhang (Age 4)

“I can write my name! And can draw myself using wooden sticks and color pens.”

Vincent Tian (Age 5)

“I dropped the ink, then blew it, then I made a tree for it.”

KEEP READING: British School of Beijing Shunyi Students Capture the Spirit of Vacation

Images: Courtesy of HoK

This article appeared in the beijingkids 2020 October issue

Alyssa W, Year 8 Age 12
The best vacation is always spent with friends. The beach, sea, and happiness together create a perfect picture.

Angeli Z, Year 9 Age 14
This piece was inspired by a recent trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and the magnificent sound of the city streets. I was inspired to experiment with synesthetic art, and I tried to capture the sound of the city.

Lina P, Year 10 Age 15
I usually spend my summer days going biking with my family and friends down at the river near our school. I love to sit there and draw or play cards with my friends. That’s my favorite vacation feeling!

Jenny S, Year 9 Age 14
This piece of art was inspired by a photograph I took when I was on holiday in Phuket, Thailand. I tried to recall what it felt like, to help me draw this piece of art.

Jessica L,  Year 9 Age 14
This picture shows what I like to do during the vacation period, and what I would like to see. The cool, monochromatic blues symbolize a feeling of relaxation.

Leticia Cella X, Year 9 age 14
This painting was inspired by a recent trip to Bali, Indonesia, I wanted to really portray the feeling of ‘getting away’ from my busy city life. During the trip I remember vividly the unique tile design and how I couldn’t help but feel utterly relaxed.

Yifan L, Year 9 Age 14
Vacation time makes me think of time at the beach, building sandcastles, the heat of the sun, and the shade of a palm tree.

BoNing L, Year 9 Age14
This drawing was inspired by a trip I went on when I was 10 years old to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The local culture was fascinating, and the breath-taking scenery gave me a very deep understanding of the cultural experiences involved in vacations.

Erin R, Year 9 Age 14
When most people think of a vacation, they think of a sunny beach with the tide brushing against the soft yellow sand. However, I think of a cosy warm bed ready for me to drown in and get a nice long nap!

KEEP READING:  Students From YCIS Beijing Share Their Favorite Sports

Artwork: Courtesy of BSB Shunyi

This article appeared in the beijingkids 2020 June issue

In lieu of their usual final exhibition, beijingkids is proud to present selected artworks from International School of Beijing IB Art Students.

Maisy L. Grade 12, Age 17
Work In Progress – Graphite and Acrylic on Paper

Based upon Michelangelo’s River God, this piece aims to honor the magnitude of the artist’s work in history while revealing the complexity of human nature. By portraying the human body as a construction site and juxtaposing various sizes and mediums, I wanted to capture the fragility of human nature, and the struggle to build a concrete identity in an ever-changing world.

Qiqi Z. Grade 12, Age 18
In Memory – Colored pencil

I made this piece in memory of my grandpa, who took care of my grandma until his last breath.  I wanted to immortalize a moment when he was happy. Every time I visited him, he would greet me with a hug and a smile and tell me how much I’ve grown, even if it was only a month since I had last visited.

Elaine J. Grade 12, Age 18
Déjà Vu – Acrylic marker on paper mounted on Chinese folding scroll

Déjà vu contains snapshots of ephemeral moments that embody dreams, illusions, and our expectations for the future. Most illustrations are of fantastical sceneries or illusion-projecting objects that is a visual representation of our unconscious mind, revealing the hidden part of ourselves that we have developed through contact with the world.

Emily D. Grade 12, Age 17
Chained Down – Acrylic and receipts on plaster

This installation, a plaster cast of my body, is a reflection of my life within a consumerist society.

Kirsty G. Grade 12, Age 18
Sunlight – Watercolor and gouache on watercolor paper

This piece is inspired by the underprivileged locals I saw on the streets of Cambodia. Although the old man appears to live in poverty and loneliness, there is still love and hope as symbolized by the sunlight he is facing and the warm, bright colors surrounding him.

Alina R. Grade 12, Age 18
Amur Sunset – Oil on canvas 

Leopards are an important part of the ecosystem and I hope to evoke a positive mindset surrounding these animals. I want the Amur Leopard to be perceived in a positive and calm, yet mysterious way. The use of clouds and moon add a mysterious ambiance to the piece, which suggests that humans don’t know the true value of leopards.

Jane C. Grade 12, Age 17
Silent – Watercolor on paper

This piece explores the importance of cultural roots and was inspired by my study of Japanese modernization in History class. The contrast between stillness and motion conveys the subject matter’s struggle as she tries to find a balance between modern pop-culture and maintaining her own cultural identity.

KEEP READING:  Students From the British School of Beijing, Sanlitun Share Their Glowing Works of Art

Photos: International School of Beijing

This article appeared in the beijingkids 2020 June issue

Students from Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) share their favorite sports.

Hillary (Year 8)

This is a drawing that portrays how passionate I am towards swimming. Swimming means a lot to me, but the traits developed are far more essential than swimming itself. That is why I chose to draw this, because it means something to me.

Duncan (Year 8)

On the New Jersey Devils, Taylor Hall is my favorite player. I love hockey because of the thrill and excitement during the games.

Carina (Year 8)

I chose to paint ballet because I like ballet and it’s really good for your health.

Andrew (Year 8)

I made this painting of a boat floating in the center of the sea, glancing at the sunrise, and horizon. It was to create the feeling of nature around us. A boat within a thousand miles of water. Producing the beauty of the nature without ruining it.

Akira (Year 8)

I chose to paint a skateboard because I had just gotten one a few months ago.

Jihoo (Year 8)

In art class we were asked to draw our favorite sports and hobbies and I chose basketball because I love it.

KEEP READING: Students From the British School of Beijing, Sanlitun Share Their Glowing Works of Art

Photos: Courtesy of YCIS Beijing

This article appeared in the beijingkids 2020 May issue