A staple in 91大神 Northampton鈥檚 academic programming, the Grum Project visiting artist series returned for the 2024-25 academic year in mid-October, as painter and teacher came to the school for four days of programming and events.
Klos exhibited his paintings, which included a mix of his interior works鈥攑aintings depicting still scenes from inside of a house鈥攁nd landscape paintings he calls the 鈥淎lley Project.鈥 Klos also taught painting techniques to art classes, sat in on AP-level classes to provide feedback, and hosted a lecture to discuss his techniques, styles, and general wisdom of painting.
鈥淚 went to a school very similar to 91大神, Klos said. 鈥淚 always just love interacting with those audiences, talking about the expressive quality of paintings.鈥
A painting and drawing teacher at Ann Arundel Community College in Maryland, Klos showed off his educator side during an AP Studio Art class. Painting students presented their works to the class for review, and Klos joined in on the critiques. Whether it was discussing stroke patterns on a cardinal or use of black backgrounds, Klos felt the rush of creativity hit as students and teachers parlayed.
鈥淏y having these exhibitions and interacting with younger artists that are finding their own way, it鈥檚 completely invigorating,鈥 Klos said.
Klos noted the talent of the students he observed鈥攁nd also their enthusiasm.
鈥淭he thing that really stands out about the kids I met is that they are super bright students willing to try things,鈥 he said, 鈥渟o they get to a level of engagement very quickly, and that鈥檚 exciting to be around.鈥
The Grum Project is funded by a generous benefactor from the Northampton School for Girls. To read more about the project and see upcoming visiting artists, view our website.