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Art Tue Dec 01 2009
Deb Sokolow, Kids and Ghost Stories
Yesterday, the Tribune had a story about "The Ghost of Daniel Boone," which is the permanent installation of murals created by 54 Boone Elementary students. The murals, to be finished next week, will be divided among three floors of the school and incorporates a story written by the fifth-graders. The story is part historical, part fiction, and the whole project is conducted by Deb Sokolow.
Sokolow's work is currently being shown at "Heartland" at the Smart Museum and has previously shown at the Museum of Contemporary Art's "12x12" Series in 2005. Her quirky and imaginative illustrations seem to rub off on her teaching style. Lauren Viera from the Tribune offers examples of the student assignments such as "Chair Sketcher, Ghost Recorder, and Smell Recorder"
The article doesn't mention if the murals will be on view to the public but it would be great if they hosted a spooky exhibition opening complete with ghost stories.