Art + Music: More than a Feeling
Printmaking with Washington School For Girls
Community Exhibition
Free / Online / In-Person

Do you have favorite song? Why do you love it? How does it make you feel?
Music has the power to transport us to different times and places. It connects us to memories and emotions. For this project, seventh and eighth graders at Washington School for Girls worked with Phillips educators to listen to music and explore rhythm, repetition, tone, and mood. Then they created a visual representation of a song with the help of printmaker Gail Shaw-Clemons.
Students selected a song that was meaningful to them. Inspired by the work of visionary printmaker Lou Stovall, each girl then translated the emotion of the song into a collagraph print using line, shape, and color to convey the mood and essence of the music. The collagraph print began with a collage of cutout shapes. With collagraphy, single elements can be repeated in ways that add dynamism and complexity to the finished print. The girls played with composition, moving things around and layering them to see how that changed the effect. Once the shapes were arranged on the plate, the students selected their colors. They rolled the plate with ink and ran it through the printing press. The reveal of the print created a moment of mystery and anticipation. The following day, they had the opportunity to reflect and add additional elements to the prints and run them through the press again.
After spending time with these prints, think about your own favorite song. What two or three colors would you use to capture the song’s mood? How would you translate the feeling of the music into lines, shapes, and colors?
Image by Asia Hood
Washington School for Girls, THEARC Campus
Teacher
Essence Moore, Campus Dean, English/Language Arts
Grade 7 Students
Armani B.
Kennedy C.
Maya D.
Marli H.
Erin H.
Asia H.
Aaliyah I.
Azai J.
Catherine J.
Ricayah L.
Jovan M.
Morayo O.
Allena T.
Angela W.
Nave W.
Jadyn W.
Grade 8 Students
Michaela A.
Laetitia B.
Alazyah B.
Taia B.
Kamoni G.
Claire G.
Amari G.
Corleese H.
Techelle K.
Kimora L.
Tamryn M.
Jazmine M.
Tyler R.
Yuriah T.
Monique W.
Katherine W.
Triniti W.
Grade 7

All the Stars, Kendrick Lamar and Sza
“This may be the night that my dreams might let me know all the stars are closer.”
I chose All the Stars because this song’s tone is hopeful and has a metaphoric approach to dreams.
Aaliyah I.
All the Stars, Kendrick Lamar and Sza

Aaliyah I.
All the Stars, Kendrick Lamar and Sza
“This may be the night that my dreams might let me know all the stars are closer.”
I chose All the Stars because this song’s tone is hopeful and has a metaphoric approach to dreams.
Aaliyah I.
All the Stars, Kendrick Lamar and Sza

Catherine J.
W.A.Y.S., Jhene Aiko
I chose this song because sometimes people go through things and just need reassurance, I chose this picture because it is the Jhene Aiko album cover.
Catherine J.
W.A.Y.S., Jhene Aiko

Catherine J.
W.A.Y.S., Jhene Aiko
I chose this song because sometimes people go through things and just need reassurance, I chose this picture because it is the Jhene Aiko album cover.
Catherine J.
W.A.Y.S., Jhene Aiko

Kennedy C.
Had Enough, Don Toliver
“Stay a while”
I picked this song because I really love the beat and the words. It’s also my favorite artist’s song, and his music is really good. I also like the lyrics because it gives me summertime vibes.
Kennedy C.
Had Enough, Don Toliver

Kennedy C.
Had Enough, Don Toliver
“Stay a while”
I picked this song because I really love the beat and the words. It’s also my favorite artist’s song, and his music is really good. I also like the lyrics because it gives me summertime vibes.
Kennedy C.
Had Enough, Don Toliver

Allena T.
Good as Hell, Lizzo
My name is Allena, and the song I chose was Good as Hell. The lyrics made me feel like she was talking about freedom and relaxation. It was fun making my art.
Allena T.
Good as Hell, Lizzo

Allena T.
Good as Hell, Lizzo
My name is Allena, and the song I chose was Good as Hell. The lyrics made me feel like she was talking about freedom and relaxation. It was fun making my art.
Allena T.
Good as Hell, Lizzo

Angela W.
Lemonade, Internet Money
I would say this song reminds me of good vibes, and this song promotes happiness. It means just to have fun. The red gate represents the restraint of happiness and have you loosen up and be free.
Angela W.
Lemonade, Internet Money

Morayo O.
Lift Every Voice and Sing, J. Rosamond Johnson
This song reminds me of victory every time I hear it. The cliff represents victory, and the tree represents peace.
Morayo O.
Lift Every Voice and Sing, J. Rosamond Johnson

Marli H.
Sativa, Jhene Aiko
My song makes me think that you go through changes when you’re a teen/young adult. It can be good or bad.
Marli H.
Sativa, Jhene Aiko

Marli H.
Sativa, Jhene Aiko
My song makes me think that you go through changes when you’re a teen/young adult. It can be good or bad.
Marli H.
Sativa, Jhene Aiko

Armani B.
Go Down Deh, Sean Paul
Go Down Deh is my favorite song, I did this piece to represent my face when I hear it.
Armani B.
Go Down Deh, Sean Paul

Armani B.
Go Down Deh, Sean Paul
Go Down Deh is my favorite song, I did this piece to represent my face when I hear it.
Armani B.
Go Down Deh, Sean Paul

Asia H.
Something About You, Eyedress
Hi, I chose the song Something About You by Eyedress featuring Bent May because the song makes you think about things important to me, such as my art and family, and a big thank you to The Phillips Collection for introducing me to this new art!
Asia H.
Something About You, Eyedress

Asia H.
Something About You, Eyedress
Hi, I chose the song Something About You by Eyedress featuring Bent May because the song makes you think about things important to me, such as my art and family, and a big thank you to The Phillips Collection for introducing me to this new art!
Asia H.
Something About You, Eyedress

Nave W.
The News, PartyNextDoor
I like this song because I relate to it, and it makes me happy. I did my art design the way I did because, in the song, he says, “What’s blue to you ain’t blue to me,” making me feel like there are two sides to everything.
Nave W.
The News, PartyNextDoor

Nave W.
The News, PartyNextDoor
I like this song because I relate to it, and it makes me happy. I did my art design the way I did because, in the song, he says, “What’s blue to you ain’t blue to me,” making me feel like there are two sides to everything.
Nave W.
The News, PartyNextDoor

Jovan M.
good 4 u, Olivia Rodrigo
Jovan M.
good 4 u, Olivia Rodrigo

Jovan M.
good 4 u, Olivia Rodrigo
Jovan M.
good 4 u, Olivia Rodrigo

Maya D.
Beez in the Trap, 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj
I chose my song because it hyped me up and made me want to dance. I did my art based on the beat and the lyrics. The zigzags and squiggly lines represent the beat, and the spiral represents how I feel going through many emotions like happiness, excitement, and joy. Lastly, the heart represents how much I like the song.
Maya D.
Beez in the Trap, 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj

Maya D.
Beez in the Trap, 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj
I chose my song because it hyped me up and made me want to dance. I did my art based on the beat and the lyrics. The zigzags and squiggly lines represent the beat, and the spiral represents how I feel going through many emotions like happiness, excitement, and joy. Lastly, the heart represents how much I like the song.
Maya D.
Beez in the Trap, 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj

Ricayah L.
Heaven Can Wait, Michael Jackson
I love the song I chose because it reminds me of Michael Jackson, and I love Michael Jackson. I was just thinking about Michael Jackson and what he was saying really gave me a good feeling.
Ricayah L.
Heaven Can Wait, Michael Jackson

Ricayah L.
Heaven Can Wait, Michael Jackson
I love the song I chose because it reminds me of Michael Jackson, and I love Michael Jackson. I was just thinking about Michael Jackson and what he was saying really gave me a good feeling.
Ricayah L.
Heaven Can Wait, Michael Jackson

Azai J.
Remember Me, Jhene Aiko
I chose the song Remember Me by Jhene Aiko because it’s a calm song to do a project on. Thank you to The Phillips Collection for teaching, telling, and letting me do this project. It was very fun, and I learned so many things.
Azai J.
Remember Me, Jhene Aiko

Azai J.
Remember Me, Jhene Aiko
I chose the song Remember Me by Jhene Aiko because it’s a calm song to do a project on. Thank you to The Phillips Collection for teaching, telling, and letting me do this project. It was very fun, and I learned so many things.
Azai J.
Remember Me, Jhene Aiko

Jadyn W.
Dreams and Nightmares, Meek Mill
I like my song because the lyrics mean a lot, and it’s my favorite song. My picture has space and a planet, so it’s together in the dreams and nightmares.
Jadyn W.
Dreams and Nightmares, Meek Mill

Jadyn W.
Dreams and Nightmares, Meek Mill
I like my song because the lyrics mean a lot, and it’s my favorite song. My picture has space and a planet, so it’s together in the dreams and nightmares.
Jadyn W.
Dreams and Nightmares, Meek Mill

Erin H.
Starships, Nicki Minaj
I really love starships because it holds so many memories. I remember when I was little and used to just dance to it. I feel like this connects to my artwork through the colors.
Erin H.
Starships, Nicki Minaj

Erin H.
Starships, Nicki Minaj
I really love starships because it holds so many memories. I remember when I was little and used to just dance to it. I feel like this connects to my artwork through the colors.
Erin H.
Starships, Nicki Minaj
Grade 8

Triniti W.
Get Lucky, Daft Punk
“We’ve come too far to give up who we are.”
I chose this song because it reminds me of happiness.
Triniti W.
Get Lucky, Daft Punk

Triniti W.
Get Lucky, Daft Punk
“We’ve come too far to give up who we are.”
I chose this song because it reminds me of happiness
Triniti W.
Get Lucky, Daft Punk

Tyler R.
By Your Side, Rod Wave
“I Just finished my tour. What a wonderful feeling. I got inside my bag and got out my feelings”
Tyler R.
By Your Side, Rod Wave

Tyler R.
By Your Side, Rod Wave
“I Just finished my tour. What a wonderful feeling. I got inside my bag and got out my feelings”
Tyler R.
By Your Side, Rod Wave

Yuriah T.
Remember Me, Jhene Aiko
“Calm down, you know my heart”
My song was Remember Me by Jhene Aiko and I chose this song because I can relate to a lot of things she’s saying. Sometimes she makes me sad, but this particular song makes me calm and relaxed.
Yuriah T.
Remember Me, Jhene Aiko

Yuriah T.
Remember Me, Jhene Aiko
“Calm down, you know my heart”
My song was Remember Me by Jhene Aiko and I chose this song because I can relate to a lot of things she’s saying. Sometimes she makes me sad, but this particular song makes me calm and relaxed.
Yuriah T.
Remember Me, Jhene Aiko

Tamryn M.
While We’re Young, Jhene Aiko
“But still there’s no love lost here. Calm down. You know my heart.”
Tamryn M.
While We’re Young, Jhene Aiko

Tamryn M.
While We’re Young, Jhene Aiko
“But still there’s no love lost here. Calm down. You know my heart.”
Tamryn M.
While We’re Young, Jhene Aiko

Techelle K.
My Song, H.E.R.
“With you by my side I’m not afraid. When I hear your name, put a smile up on my face. It don’t matter the time or the place”
Techelle K.
My Song, H.E.R.

Michaela A.
911, Wyclef Jean
911 is a love story. I chose this song because of how moving the beat was. There are two sides to almost every love story. That is why there is a broken heart put on both sides.
Michaela A.
911, Wyclef Jean

Michaela A.
911, Wyclef Jean
911 is a love story. I chose this song because of how moving the beat was. There are two sides to almost every love story. That is why there is a broken heart put on both sides.
Michaela A.
911, Wyclef Jean

Monique W.
Space Jam, Jhene Aiko
“I met him in outer space”
The song I chose was Space Jam by Jhene Aiko. I chose this song because when I listen to this song, I feel calm, and I think of a different galaxy. Jhene Aiko is one of my favorite singers.
Monique W.
Space Jam, Jhene Aiko

Monique W.
Space Jam, Jhene Aiko
“I met him in outer space”
The song I chose was Space Jam by Jhene Aiko. I chose this song because when I listen to this song, I feel calm, and I think of a different galaxy. Jhene Aiko is one of my favorite singers.
Monique W.
Space Jam, Jhene Aiko

Taia B.
Hate Our Love, Queen Naija & Big Sean
“I don’t get it we stay out the way and stack up money. Take vacations and make sure the kids ain’t lacking nothing. Throwing shade, but on this island, stuff is real sunny wouldn’t trade it for nothing, aye. And I know that they are hoping and praying on our downfall.”
Taia B.
Hate Our Love, Queen Naija & Big Sean

Taia B.
Hate Our Love, Queen Naija & Big Sean
“I don’t get it we stay out the way and stack up money. Take vacations and make sure the kids ain’t lacking nothing. Throwing shade, but on this island, stuff is real sunny wouldn’t trade it for nothing, aye. And I know that they are hoping and praying on our downfall.”
Taia B.
Hate Our Love, Queen Naija & Big Sean

Laetitia B.
My Kind of Woman, Mac Demarco
I love the song’s lyrics, but that’s not the reason I picked this song. The reason was because of the melody of the song.
Laetitia B.
My Kind of Woman, Mac Demarco

Laetitia B.
My Kind of Woman, Mac Demarco
I love the song’s lyrics, but that’s not the reason I picked this song. The reason was because of the melody of the song.
Laetitia B.
My Kind of Woman, Mac Demarco

Katherine W.
No Role Modelz, J. Cole
Katherine W.
No Role Modelz, J. Cole

Katherine W.
No Role Modelz, J. Cole
Katherine W.
No Role Modelz, J. Cole

Coraleese H.
Crew, Brent Faiyaz
I chose this song because it represents the DMV, and the artists who also made the song are from the DMV. This song is my favorite because I can never get tired of listening to it. This song can change my mood every time (to a good one).
Coraleese H.
Crew, Brent Faiyaz

Coraleese H.
Crew, Brent Faiyaz
I chose this song because it represents the DMV, and the artists who also made the song are from the DMV. This song is my favorite because I can never get tired of listening to it. This song can change my mood every time (to a good one).
Coraleese H.
Crew, Brent Faiyaz

Kimora L.
Wait For You, Future
“I will wait for you”
The artwork connected to the catchiness of my song because some of the artwork I used was very common like the shapes. People usually think of the shapes when you first think of it.
Kimora L.
Wait For You, Future

Kimora L.
Wait For You, Future
“I will wait for you”
The artwork connected to the catchiness of my song because some of the artwork I used was very common like the shapes. People usually think of the shapes when you first think of it.
Kimora L.
Wait For You, Future

Kamoni G.
Living Room Flow, Jhene Aiko
I picked Living Room Flow by Jhene Aiko because I really like the song, and I think my art piece represents that because it’s a flow in it with a star representing, she and I am a star. The squiggly lines represent the flow of the music.
Kamoni G.
Living Room Flow, Jhene Aiko

Kamoni G.
Living Room Flow, Jhene Aiko
I picked Living Room Flow by Jhene Aiko because I really like the song, and I think my art piece represents that because it’s a flow in it with a star representing, she and I am a star. The squiggly lines represent the flow of the music.
Kamoni G.
Living Room Flow, Jhene Aiko

Jazmine M.
High School Sweethearts, Melanie Martinez
I love this song because it is different than any other song. This song is about what Cry Baby (the main character) wants in a relationship. I chose this song because it is my favorite song and there are many ways to describe it.
Jazmine M.
High School Sweethearts, Melanie Martinez

Jazmine M.
High School Sweethearts, Melanie Martinez
I love this song because it is different than any other song. This song is about what Cry Baby (the main character) wants in a relationship. I chose this song because it is my favorite song and there are many ways to describe it.
Jazmine M.
High School Sweethearts, Melanie Martinez

Claire G.
Come Through, H.E.R
When I was making my artwork, I was mainly thinking about how I could put the softness of the singing & the beat in the song. I chose this song because I like the artist, and this is one of my favorite songs by her.
Claire G.
Come Through, H.E.R

Claire G.
Come Through, H.E.R
When I was making my artwork, I was mainly thinking about how I could put the softness of the singing & the beat in the song. I chose this song because I like the artist, and this is one of my favorite songs by her.
Claire G.
Come Through, H.E.R

Amari G.
Don’t Run Away, Tyler James Williams
My song is Don’t Run Away. I chose this song because I love Eggo Waffles! They are sooooo good, and I love them so much. Anyways, my picture has hearts to represent my love for them and E’s to represent the Eggo Waffles.
Amari G.
Don’t Run Away, Tyler James Williams

Amari G.
Don’t Run Away, Tyler James Williams
My song is Don’t Run Away. I chose this song because I love Eggo Waffles! They are sooooo good, and I love them so much. Anyways, my picture has hearts to represent my love for them and E’s to represent the Eggo Waffles.
Amari G.
Don’t Run Away, Tyler James Williams

Alazyah B.
Clouded, Brent Faiyaz
“Because your judgement gets clouded when your clouded”
I chose the song Clouded because it’s a cool song.
Alazyah B.
Clouded, Brent Faiyaz

Alazyah B.
Clouded, Brent Faiyaz
“Because your judgement gets clouded when your clouded”
I chose the song Clouded because it’s a cool song.
Alazyah B.
Clouded, Brent Faiyaz