Revere artists dream of space

REVERE – Paul Revere student John Victor Silva proudly showed off his artwork Wednesday afternoon at the Revere Public Library.?That one is mine,” he said as he pointed out his work of art to his mother Soraya Guerra.Silva was among the many elementary students who took part in The Dream Rocket Project. The Dream Rocket Project is an art project that is taking place internationally. Up to 8,000 artworks are being collected from various regions of the world to create a wrap for the Saturn V Moon rocket in Alabama. The artwork represents students? hopes for the future.The Paul Revere School, Garfield Elementary and the Beachmont School all took part in the project.It all started when Beachmont and Garfield teacher Kirsten Green received an email about the project.?It really struck a cord,” Green said. “I thought it was an interesting idea.”Green then contacted other teachers including Paul Revere teacher Kelly Williams to see if they wanted to get involved.?I thought it would be a great idea to show off Revere, and our hopes and ideas for the future,” Williams said.Each class worked together to come up with a piece of artwork. The students? artwork will be displayed in various libraries across the country until it reaches its final destination in Alabama.?It was really fun to do,” Silva said. “I love doing art. It?s a fun way to express yourself.”Silva said he was thinking of Australia when he was painting.For Green and Williams the project served as an opportunity to teach their students how important art is.?It made them think about how art can have an impact on the world,” Green said. “It also made them think about their hopes and dreams for the future.”?It is one thing to do art alone but this made them work together,” Williams said. “It is important for them to see that art isn?t just about being a painter or an art teacher. It shows that even if you are not the best drawer that you can still impact your community.”Students eagerly showed off their work to their parents.?I think this is great,” Guerra said. “I am very happy seeing them getting so involved in art. It helps them express their feelings.”Parent Leena Jimenez agreed.?Art is very important for them to understand all the cultures around them,” she said. “It deepens their mind and how they see the world.”For her son, Daniel Jimenez, art is a fun hobby.?I really like to draw,” he said. “It makes me happy.”So far Revere is the only city or town from Massachusetts participating in the project.?The kids are really excited about this especially since it involves a rocket,” Green said. “They are happy that their artwork will be seen forever.”Sara Brown can be reached at [email protected].