by Veith Böttcher
In an impressive display of creativity and teamwork, the Grade 4 students from the German, French, and International sections of the school celebrated the spirit of the Élysée Treaty. Under the theme "Discovering Common Ground – Shaping Diversity," they used the innovative frottage technique of artist Max Ernst to create unique works of art.
Armed with pencils and paper, the children explored the campus in search of fascinating textures and patterns. Every surface they discovered—whether it was the rough bark of a tree or the delicate design of a drain grate—was transformed into a creative masterpiece.
This project not only highlighted the strength of German-French friendship but also demonstrated how art can bring people together. The resulting artworks are a vivid testament to the diversity and creativity of our students.
The works will be on display in the lobby starting Friday—visit the exhibition and be inspired by the students' boundless imagination!
Français
Max Ernst était un artiste célèbre d'Allemagne qui a vécu au XXe siècle. Il a inventé la technique du frottage, qui consiste à frotter un crayon sur une surface texturée pour révéler des motifs intéressants. Cette technique est parfaite pour notre projet, car elle combine imagination et observation.
Le traité de l'Élysée, signé en 1963, est un symbole d'amitié entre la France et l'Allemagne. Aujourd'hui, notre collaboration entre élèves de différentes sections linguistiques montre l'importance de l'échange et du travail créatif ensemble – dans l'esprit de l'amitié promue par le traité.
Deutsch
Max Ernst war ein berühmter Künstler aus Deutschland, der im 20. Jahrhundert lebte. Er entwickelte die Frottage-Technik, bei der man mit einem Bleistift über eine strukturierte Oberfläche reibt, um spannende Muster zu entdecken. Diese Technik passt gut zu unserem Projekt, denn sie verbindet Fantasie und Beobachtung.
Der Élysée-Vertrag von 1963 ist ein Symbol der Freundschaft zwischen Deutschland und Frankreich. Heute zeigt unsere Zusammenarbeit mit Schülern aus verschiedenen Sprachzweigen, wie wichtig der Austausch und das kreative Zusammenarbeiten sind – ganz im Sinne der Freundschaft, die der Vertrag fördert.
English
Max Ernst was a famous artist from Germany who lived in the 20th century. He invented the frottage technique, which involves rubbing a pencil over a textured surface to reveal interesting patterns. This technique is perfect for our project, as it combines imagination and observation.
The Élysée Treaty of 1963 is a symbol of friendship between Germany and France. Today, our collaboration between students from different language sections demonstrates the importance of exchange and creative teamwork – in the spirit of the friendship promoted by the treaty
The German European School Manila (GESM) is a non-profit international school offering education in English and in German from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It is part of more than 130 German schools outside Germany, quality-controlled by the German government. It is also an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and a Cambridge International School. Schedule a visit to our campus to learn more: www.gesm.org/book-a-tour.
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