Contemporary artist works with fourth grade students

This morning, Tenacre hosted artist Arisa Boit, whose work is currently on display at the Tenacre Art Gallery (TAG). For nearly three decades, Arisa has worked as a contemporary artist specializing in smoke and fire as her medium. The Boston-based artist has developed and perfected her distinctive technique of painting with smoke and fire throughout her career. During her visit, Arisa presented an all-school assembly and then led a collaborative project with Tenacre's fourth-grade art students. Each student began by painting on a small square magnetic tile, then passed it to the person on their left. This process continued, with students layering paint and designs onto each tile as it made its way around the group. The completed tiles were arranged on a magnetic wall, creating an interactive installation that allows students to rearrange the pieces to form their own unique patterns.