Academics: Local students visit Van Gogh exhibit

Here are the students who traveled to see, “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience.” From left, Jamison Kemper, instructor Bre Uzell, Martha Rieke, Aina Julve, Isabella Neel, Ellie Lalumondiere, Emily Allebach, Sofia Cellitti, Sophie Finley, Kaylee Forhan and Maria Kemper. (Photo courtesy Ste. Genevieve R-II School District/Special to the Herald)

From staff reports

Ste. Genevieve Middle School and Ste. Genevieve High School students recently went on a field trip.

French teacher Bre Uzell took her French III, French IV and French V students to visit Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at the St. Louis Galleria’s Starry Night Pavilion.

Vincent Van Gogh was a 19th Century Dutch post-impressionist artist with a style all his own. He about 1,000 drawings, 150 watercolors, 10 watercolors, 9 lithographs, an etching, and over 900 paintings.

This exhibition featured projections covering the walls, floors and ceilings – with light, color and whirling shapes.