“The book of oneself”, École Saint-Henri (Montreal) - 2022/2023 

Presentation card

• Project name: Le livre de soi
• Participating school: Eureka School, Montreal
• Participating group: 19 secondary 1 students (with difficulties, remedial education component)
• Speakers: Gabrielle Gingras, doctoral student in psychology, M.A. ATPQ, art therapist

Project description

The students were invited to discover a technique for creating an artist's book, then to fill their pages with symbols, lines, shapes and colors that speak of their personal, family and social lives. Over the weeks, various techniques were offered to them to enrich their creative process. Expressing their life story through the creation of an artist's book led them to develop their identity and self-esteem, in a visual and artistic way.