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
Celine Fournier MYP Art/Head of Department: Arts
Celine Fournier MYP Art/Head of Department: Arts
Celine Fournier joined the KAS community in 2021 as an IB MYP Art and Design Teacher. She 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 recently 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 in 2019 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 been with KAS since 2019, first in the Elementary and Middle Art Department, and since the start of the 2021-2022 academic year 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.
