Kenwood School  Artist’s Concept

We feel that our concept truly represents the school atmosphere at Kenwood.

The crane is covered in various art reproductions from master artists that could be and are studied by the students at our school.  These images could be cut and applied by students of nearly any age from kindergarten to fifth grade.  Some of these pictures show abstract works, while others are representative of things that are considered realistic.  The art work has a balance of these two elements to hold the interest of nearly anyone.

In places the images represent the majesty and grace of the crane as it has been sculpted, yet there is an air of whimsy and fun that all art should exhibit.

At the heart of our crane we see two little girls painted by the artist Mary Cassatt.  These represent the children at our school and the place that they occupy in our hearts as we guide them into the next stage of their lives. 

Although the crane becomes a fairly busy image to behold visually, we hope that our viewers would remember that the crane can also dance and does this as part of its mating ritual.  It is not only a work of art, but also an artist of the dance in nature.  This spectacle reminds us of its connection to Nebraska which is home to us all.