Art and Nature in the Greenhouse
One of the Steinmühle’s small but delightful events is now the early-summer event “Art and Nature in the Greenhouse.” For this occasion, the greenhouse and the small garden are spruced up, the students’ artwork is arranged among the plants, Ms. Vielhaben explains the artistic concept, Mr. Wemme, along with Tom Herfert and Samuel Ruff, ensures the music sounds great, and Mr. Wagler, with his WU, prepares an edible buffet featuring some truly surprising drinks. For participants, there’s plenty to see and marvel at, great music to listen to, and extraordinary food to enjoy. Usually, all of this takes place in perfect early summer weather—and this year was no exception.
Ms. Vielhaben offered some helpful tips regarding the artistic portion of the event:
Class 5a is making gargoyles
The students in Class 5a drew inspiration from so-called gargoyles—the water-spouting figures found on the facades of Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals—to create the fantastical guardians of the school garden. They sit atop the garden’s stakes.
Climate Art 8c
This intuitive imagination changes around the ages of 13 and 14, giving way to a perspective that is more closely aligned with the external, realistic world.
The provocative posters and the “Thinker” sculpture made from civilization’s waste are part of a project by the 8c class at the Climate Art Schools. The students devised their own projects to use art to raise awareness about climate change and our responsibility for the future of the world.
Model-Building “Towers” Inspired by Nature 8b
The architectural models created by Class 8b under the guidance of Ms. Kraft draw inspiration from natural forms for towers of all kinds. Among others, the exhibition features models such as Rapunzel’s Tower, which incorporates natural forms, and Sauron’s Tower from *The Lord of the Rings*.
Once again, this small opening reception in the countryside was an opportunity to thank everyone at the Steinmühle for their wonderful collaboration. Ms. Ramos, as the “special guest,” was able to see for herself that the greenhouse project had been in good hands during her absence.
