Visual Arts

The IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problemsolving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers.

In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. The course is designed for students who want to go on to study visual arts in higher education as well as for those who are seeking lifelong enrichment through visual arts.

Six young artists complete their two-year curation project.

Meet our Visual Arts Class of 2025

From 24 - 28 March, the Visual Arts Class of Dresden International School (DIS) is exhibiting a range of creative works along with artistic exploration of the two-year course. Our students will hold their annual International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Visual Arts Exhibition at the Altmarktgalerie Dresden, former VIBASWEETS rooms. This year, six students will exhibit their work and curate their own set up, deciding how to mount, display, and explain their work. Teachers, their families and friends, and students are invited to attend the finissage to admire the art and congratulate the artists on completing their work. Join us on Friday, 28 March at 18:00.

The six students participating in this exhibition are: Amely, Elli, Mariia, Milena, Sofiia and Paul. 

All artworks are also displayed in the virtual art exhibition. Find the link below. Enjoy!

Visit the Virtual Art Exhibition 2025

Elke Greite

Visual Arts Teacher

A standout feature of the DP Visual Arts program is the final DP VA exhibition, where our Grade 12 VA students proudly present their thoughtfully curated artworks to the DIS community and the public. This year, we are honoured to showcase this inspiring display in the historical setting of the old building complex of the Altmarkt Gallery, Dresden.

Their pieces incorporate traditional and contemporary media, inviting viewers to dialogue with their creative visions. Seeing their artistic expressions come to life and witnessing how they challenge perspectives is genuinely inspiring. This interaction sparks reflection, encouraging audiences to explore diverse interpretations and engage with multiple viewpoints.

Their artistic journey has been transformative - developing their technical skills, shaping their identities, and strengthening their creative voices. As their teacher, I have watched them grow in confidence and vision, expanding their aspirations. Their work and the stories they tell through their art will continue to resonate with me. This showcase marks a significant step in their ongoing artistic and personal development, and I do not doubt that their creativity will keep shaping how they see and impact the world.

Amely Döge

"I have always had a passion for art. I love the subject and I feel that whenever a piece of art enters a room, it brings a better mood with it. It is not always easy to stay inspired, but through the efforts of the people around me, especially that of my art teacher Ms. Greite, I can get through the tough times and express the things I can't always say in words. I am grateful for the support I have and that I have had the opportunity to learn about myself through the VA curriculum at DIS. I am excited to see many younger students that come after me do the same, and find the same love and support that I have."

Elisabeth Fichter

"For my entire life, and especially over the last three years that I have been at DIS, art has been my way of expressing myself when words weren’t enough. I’m especially grateful for Ms. Greite and her constant support and encouragement. She has helped me grow as an artist and has given me the confidence to push my creativity further. Her passion for the arts and dedication to her students make her such an inspiration, and I truly appreciate everything she has taught me."

 

Mariia Chepurna

"My experience in DP art programme has been a great experience, and it helped me grow my artistic style and express my ideas and emotions that are hard to put in words. I am thankful to all the support that was given to me over the past three years. It has been a great journey!”

Milena K.

"I love conveying stories—whether written, spoken, played, danced, or signed. Each form of expression has something unique to offer, but visual art allows ideas to take shape in a way that feels distinct. It gives space for exploration, where an idea can shift and evolve through different media, making the process just as meaningful as the final piece. I love how it invites infinite interpretations, never confined to a single meaning. I don’t seek to be ‘right’ in my perception of my art, it would be boring, nor do I want my pieces to be absolute or definite. Like everything in the world, symbols I express and motifs I implement, exist in duality, and art gives me the freedom to emphasise this ambivalence."

Sofiia Semeniuta

"My past 2 years in the DP visual arts programme have been transformative. I have grown so much and have been able to get more creative freedom in addition to my technical skills. My exhibition is about exploring the connection between personality and nature and peace that comes with the balance between them."

Paul Duran

"I love how architecture shapes our world, turning ideas into buildings we live in. Abstract modern art fascinates me with its bold colors and shapes, sparking my imagination. Both art forms play with space and form in exciting ways. They show how creativity can transform our surroundings and thoughts."