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Figure 19. Line art and mixed media.
Self-Image.
The frustrations of the year have had an impact on Felicia’s self-esteem. Her
perceived failure at collaboration has led to negative self-reflection.
Am I horrible to work with? Am I not being fair? Am I not giving her a
chance? Is it because I am so eager and I always do things so quickly.
Maybe she thinks that she can’t do it right. I start questioning myself as a
team member and those questions may be valid.
Self-criticism coupled with the continued complaints from a few parents has
given Felicia a negative perspective on the success of the school year. The art show was a
positive end to an otherwise difficult year. From their splatter Pollack-like mural to the
self-portraits using mirrors, the room was resplendent in its display of real-artists-inspired
representations. The children proudly shared their creations with their parents.
Undeterred from her journey’s direction, and despite the difficulties of the year,
Felicia still feels empowered by this curriculum choice. She enthusiastically shares
stories of practice with anyone ready to listen. She is in a paradoxical situation with