Timid Artists and Master Mathematicians
by KayLee Bellamy ’11 - 10 Feb 2008

Choosing a third of the human face to enlarge, the ninth and tenth graders enjoyed sculpting faces with Mr. Sagarin. First he gave us a hunk of clay and we were to round it into a ball.

Shaping the ball into a head, we marked out where the eyes, nose and mouth would be. Pinching the clay into the bridge of the nose, pressing holes in the clay for eyes, and molding the silent lips, we began to map out the important features of the face.

We discovered that when we exaggerated the forehead, an intellectual personality emerged. Enlarge the nose, and this same face became a creature of feeling and sensitivity. By promoting the chin, we found a person of will and determination.

All along, Dr. Sagarin gave us helpful tips on how to shape the clay, making our sculptures come to life, staring out from the smooth damp surface.

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