Frans Joseph van Thielpark
Whoever thinks of Helmond, thinks of… the cube houses.
A perfect reason for the Helmond Praktijkcollege, together with students from Helmond and the surrounding area, to create a light artwork as an ode to the city’s iconic pole houses. Together with GS Staalwerken, Elektro Vogels, and Ledkoning, the students fabricated no fewer than one hundred scale cube houses, each filled with lights pulsing to music. They are also supported by Janssens Verreiker Verhuur, and J vd Vrande Bedrijfskleding has provided all students with suitable printed workwear.
For the students and for OMO Scholengroep, this was a unique opportunity to participate in such a large project as GLOW artists for the very first time. The complete artwork was divided into several working groups. Every student who was interested chose a group, such as media, assembly, metal, electrical, hard workers, host or hostess, or music, and went through a realistic job application process to join their chosen team. A valuable learning experience, outside the classroom and in close collaboration with professional partners.
The city creates GLOW, and in this case that becomes very visible. The result of this combined effort, besides many valuable lessons for the students, can be seen in the Frans Joseph van Thielpark. What feelings do these cheerful cubes evoke in you?
All students from the GLOW Academy, including the students of Praktijkcollege Helmond, take part in the GLOW Talent Award. In this competition the student teams compete for the much desired audience award and jury award. As a visitor you can vote and help one of these teams get the chance to further develop their project, along with a valuable cash prize. Cast your vote. Your voice makes the difference and opens the door to new creative innovations.
About the artist
Praktijkcollege Helmond is a secondary school with a mission, which is to prepare all students as well as possible for a suitable place in society in the areas of living, working, leisure, and good citizenship. A large part of the students move directly into work after practical education. A smaller part continues their path through entry level education toward employment or vocational training.
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