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Unleashing creativity and self-expression through the visual arts

At our school, the Visual Arts program offers a comprehensive educational experience that encourages self-expression, exploration, and creativity. Starting from PreKindergarten, students at KAS have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of artistic disciplines including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, digital media, and more. Through their involvement in the creative process, students not only develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking but also learn to critically appreciate and contribute to the arts.

Our art studios and ceramic kiln area provide a dedicated space for students to work and create, equipped with everything they need. Their artwork is proudly displayed in the hallways and as wall murals, as well as showcased in exhibitions held in the lobby, exhibition hall, library, and media center throughout the school year. This not only celebrates their individual creativity but also fosters a sense of pride and community engagement.

Additionally, the High School Arts Department organizes artist visits, workshops, and field trips annually, exposing our students to different perspectives and nurturing their understanding and appreciation of the diverse artistic expressions found in the world around them. High school extracurricular art clubs, such as Charity Art Club and Charrette Club offer the opportunity for student-led art making and community based activities. All of these experiences broaden students’ horizons and contribute to their growth as artists and individuals.

Meet our Visual Arts Faculty

Omar Sanchez Elementary Art

Omar Sanchez Elementary Art

As a Mexican artist, Omar officially began his artistic journey in 2012, during the auspicious Year of the Dragon, when he was honored as one of the finalists in the ARTE 40 competition. This recognition led to one of his paintings being showcased at the reopening of the Mexico City Library. Since then, Omar’s artwork has been featured in various exhibitions across Mexico, Spain, and the UAE, where he also completed an artist residency in Hatta, Dubai, in 2021.
Omar joined KAS in 2024, his 12th year as an educator. He has previously taught in Mexico and UAE. His teaching experience encompasses both Middle and Elementary schools, covering subjects such as Technology, Design, and Art. He has been involved with IB schools since 2013.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Omar finds joy in running and is delighted to be part of the Dragon community, seeking to make meaningful contributions wherever I can.

Celine Fournier MYP Art/Head of Department: Arts

Celine Fournier MYP Art/Head of Department: Arts

Celine Fournier has a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a focus on painting and animation. She completed her MPhil in Arts, Creativity, and Education at the University of Cambridge with Distinction and received a “Best Dissertation Award”. She is also certified in TESOL and trained in both MYP visual arts and design. Passionate about art and education, she worked as an Education Assistant at the Chicago Artists Coalition where she participated in curriculum planning and management for emerging artists. She was the Visual Design Coordinator of the 2019 Kaohsiung International Piano Festival. Celine is also a visual artist who paints fragments of her everyday life and constructs them into irregular-shaped self-portraits. Her works were exhibited at the Auction Center Taipei. In her leisure time, Celine enjoys hiking, working on ceramics, as well as visiting art museums and galleries. As a KAS alumna, she is thrilled to be back.

Natalie Souchon MYP/DP Art

Natalie Souchon MYP/DP Art

Natalie returned to Kaohsiung after several years of teaching in Taiwan, China, South Africa and Japan. She hails from South Africa and is a certified Middle and High School Art teacher with a passion for IB Visual Arts education. She also has a strong background in ESL teaching to school students of all ages. Natalie has worked at KAS in the Elementary and Middle Art Department, and in the DP and MYP Art Department. Natalie holds a BA (Honours) in Fine Arts from the University of South Africa, a PGCE from the University of Witwatersrand, and an MA in History from the Open University, UK with a research focus on Japanese art. Natalie is a member of the Botanical Art Association of South Africa. She also has a keen interest in the study and preservation of Thangka painting through her association with Tsering Art School in Kathmandu, Nepal. She enjoys painting and gardening in her free time.

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