Teens weave on the Mega Loom during the Teens Take The Met event on May 20, 2016. All photos by Filip Wolak
«The experience I had working at one of the Teens Take the Met activities on May 20 was one I will never forget. My station was designed so that teens could work together to make a giant weaving out of their wishes.»
Teens make a wish as they add their voice to the collaborative weaving.
I loved that teens had the choice to either make a wish for all of humanity or a personal wish, and then see how it translated onto the colors of the actual loom. My role was leading the teens and letting them know that we were writing wishes and what kind of wish the cool- and warm-colored papers represented.
Artist in Residence Peter Hristoff works with teens contributing to the Mega Loom weaving.
Working on the Mega Loom with Artist in Residence Peter Hristoff was so fun because the concept was captivating and it was an exciting way to connect teens. Peter was insightful and knew a lot about making looms, so talking to him added greatly to my experience.
After leaving my station and exploring the rest of The Met for myself, I truly understood how many people were actually in the building. It was almost surreal to pass by so many kids my age with similar interests in art, and I almost felt like any other curious teen regardless of the fact that I have been an intern here since the fall.
Teens pose during the Shakespeare Rap Battle with TITAN Theatre Company.
Another activity at Teens Take The Met that I enjoyed was the Shakespeare Rap Battle in the Vélez Blanco Patio. Not only was there a high level of engagement between TITAN Theatre Company and the participants, but it was also an overall enjoyable and educational experience. I learned about iambic pentameter while rapping with my friends and having fun.
It was not only the fact that Teens Take The Met was a learning experience that made me love it so much, or that I had so much fun during it—it's the memories of the event I now have that make me want to return for the next Teens Take The Met event this fall.
Speaking of Peter Hristoff and weaving: Don't miss the event this Friday, June 17, celebrating Exploring What Matters: An Exhibition by The Met High School Interns, an exhibition of woven artworks designed by half of the high school interns that worked alongside Peter Hristoff, plus visual note drawings by the other half that worked alongside Jonny Goldstein. See you there!
A few of the artworks created by high school interns that will be on display this Friday, June 17. Photo by Betsy Gibbons
Related Event
Exploring What Matters: An Exhibition by The Met High School Interns (Ages 15–18)
Friday, June 17, 6:30–7 pm
The Met Fifth Avenue - Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education
Free; reservations are encouraged