Fragments of Family

Caroline Slifkin has designed this Holocaust Arts project, ‘Fragments of Family,’ and has delivered the project in local schools with the generous support of the Holocaust Educational Trust. Working at, Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary, Elms Bank Specialist Arts College, King David High school, Philips High school, The Derby High school and Tottington High school.   

Caroline looked at and discussed with students the use of the different aspects of photography during the Holocaust. The students then responded sensitively by creating memorial collages that celebrate the lives of the victims and their families. The students use diverse materials, such as wax, acetate, collage, layering and simple stitch techniques.

"Through the use of visual images, students are able to develop a visual literacy to add to their skills of critical thinking in order to understand, recognize and evaluate arts as a means of expression," said Caroline. "Learning about the Holocaust can evoke powerful emotions, and using the creative arts can help students to express their thoughts, ideas and responses in a good and creative way.