Many firsts marked the culmination of a most unusual Hexagon Project 2020. We are so proud to share the many creative expressions of our student participants and are most grateful to the teachers who engaged their students during this difficult time. Our 2020 theme of Diversity became increasingly relevant – especially related to issues of racism and equity. As March came and went, we could not ignore the need to add a second theme. As lockdowns occurred throughout the world, we invited students and the public to respond to the theme “Coping with COVID-19” both on Instagram and in remote classrooms.
For the first time, the excellent resources of Artsonia.com became our “virtual gallery.” Over 400 hexagons were submitted from all over the world and can be viewed on Artsonia (click to see them).
Another “first” was our international panel of jurors. Art Educator, Artist and International Hexagon Project Ambassador, Ms. Jada Kadry from Cairo, Egypt paired with Mrs. Marianne Milks from Pennsylvania, who, over ten years has conducted the Project internationally in Nepal, Haiti, and Uganda. Also, Hexagon Project co-founder, Art Educator and now high school Dean of Students at Mountain View School District in Kingsley, PA, George Barbolish, teamed up with Mrs. Shelley Menhennet from Victoria, Australia. Shelley has directed the Hexagon Project at Cambridge Primary School for over 6 years – and also wrote two articles for our Blog about her lock-down experiences “Down Under” — “Returning to School? A Report from Australia” and “Shelley Shares Her Journey from AU.”
Our local team of artist/educators Sarrah Dibble-Cambrun, a 13 year faithful participant, and Michael Sorrentino completed our panel, jurying three age categories: elementary, middle school, and high school.
Also a first, recognition was given to outstanding hexagons in only three thematic categories: Diversity Theme, COVID-19 Theme and any Interdependence Theme. The jurors were directed to choose the three most powerful, effective and creative hexagons that relate to each theme, then to choose three honorable mentions. We deeply appreciate the time and care they took to make these selections. Certificates are being awarded to all recognized hexagons.
Elementary Grades
“MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS” by Malgosia7 in Grade 2 at Art Studio Creatio – Mdk. 
“Wear a Mask – Save a Life” by Chiara455 in Grade 5 at Minnesauke Elementary School. 
“ZEBRAS – THE WORLD IS NOT BLACK AND WHITE” by Hania53 in Grade 1 at Art Studio Creatio – Mdk. 
“Blue Banded Bee” by Juliana4368 in Pre-Kindergarten 4 at The University Of Melbourne Early Learning Centre 
“Dream” by Reshmi8 in Grade 4 at Cambridge Primary School 
“on your own way” by Yassin140 in Grade 1 at Jadenli Organization. 
“Hexagon art project 2020” by Yashas28 in Grade 4 at Cambridge Primary School. 
“Peace ?? and love for the world” by Reyansh88 in Grade 4 at Cambridge Primary School. 
“One God” by Nayiga1 in Pre-Kindergarten 3 at Jolita Nursery School. 
“Blue Banded Bee” by Georgina258 in Pre-Kindergarten 4 at The University Of Melbourne Early Learning Centre. 
“Ella’s hexagon” by Ella21445 in Grade 5 at Cambridge Primary School. 
“NIEBEZPIECZNY SWIAT” by Zosia40 in Grade 5 at Art Studio Creatio. 
“Spread Kindness” by Dua57 in Grade 5 at Minnesauke Elementary School. 
“Interdependence Hexagon Artwork” by Victor6724 in Grade 3 at Cambridge Primary School. 
“Untitled” by Adelynn372 in Grade 1 at Lincoln Heights Elementary School. 
“Untitled” by Alyssa23353 in Grade 5 at Lincoln Heights Elementary School. 
“Untitled” by Clare1314 in Grade 5 at Lincoln Heights Elementary School. 
“Untitled” by Liam14051 in Grade 5 at Lincoln Heights Elementary School. 
“Untitled” by Makenzie3929 in Grade 4 at Lincoln Heights Elementary School. 
“Untitled” by Amaya2616 in Grade 4 at Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
Middle School Grades
“Solution of Pandemic” by Aniket48 in Grade 7 at Manimukunda Secondary School 
“Around The Earth” by Hanen8 in Grade 6 at Jadenli Organization 
“The Cleopatra hits corona” by Jana802 in Grade 6 at Jadenli Organization. 
“Diversity Opens a Whole New Door” by Samantha31005 in Grade 6 at Minnesauke Elementary School. 
“JIGSAW” by Martyna52 in Grade 10 at Art Studio Creatio – Mdk. 
“Senaya’s Hexagon Project Piece” by Senaya8 in Grade 6 at Cambridge Primary School. 
“Between Dark and Light” by Hanen8 in Grade 6 at Jadenli Organization. 
“DIVERSITY AMONG PEOPLE” by Ania109 in Grade 6 at Art Studio Creatio – Mdk. 
Created by Dylan33051 in Grade 6 at Cambridge Primary School. 
“Building Our Community Together” by Jimmy3519 in Grade 6 at Cambridge Primary School. 
“Building the world through Interdependence” created by Mahesha2 in Grade 6 at Cambridge Primary School. 
“My hexagon” created by Jayani51 in Grade 6 at Cambridge Primary School. 
“Interdependence” created by YuNing5 in Grade 6 at Cambridge Primary School. 
“My understanding of interdependence” by Anavai2 in Grade 6 at Keaau Middle School. 
“The world of Interdependence” by Stephanie10510 in Grade 6 at Cambridge Primary School.
High School Grades
“untitled” by Cadence2853 in Grade 11 at Parkway-Center City. 
“Virus Reminding of the Forgotten Magic of Life” created by Ankit86 in Grade 12 at Manimukunda Secondary School. 
“untitled” by Aayusha9 in Grade 9 at Manimukunda Secondary School. 
“Efforts Done to Save the World from the Pandemic” by Arpita30 in Grade 9 at Manimukunda Secondary School. 
“Affect and Solution of COVID-19” by Lelin11 in Grade 12 at Manimukunda Secondary School. 
“INCREDIBLE AND DIVERSE LIFE” by Julia10640 in Grade 9 at Art Studio Creatio – Mdk. 
“Reverse your thinking” by Gianna8045 in Grade 10 at Abington Heights High School. 
“Hexagon project” by Cadence2104 in Grade 9 at Blue Ridge High School. 
“Untitled” by Tori3943 in Grade 12 at Blue Ridge High School. 
“Opposites are equals” by Clifford325 in Grade 12 at Blue Ridge High School. 
“Diversity is unity” by Mirella122 in Grade 10 at Blue Ridge High School. 
“Efforts Done to Save the World from Pandemic” by Rejina5 in Grade 9 at Manimukunda Secondary School. 
“A Big Salute To Corona Virus Warriors!” by Amar330 in Grade 12 at Manimukunda Secondary School. 
4 hexagons by Rama Karki, 11th grade at Everest English Boarding School. 
Wall of intolerance broken through by hands, revealing interdependence inside, by Abhips Bhattarai, 10th grade at Everest English Boarding School. 
Buddha, Peace Dove, Christ – religious tolerance, by Nikita Bhattarai, 9th grade at Everest English Boarding School. 
Hands embracing globe of all religions, by Malika Malla, 10th grade at Everest English Boarding School. 
Human Rights – 2 vertical hexagons: Earth and Tree plus Earth with Arms, by Saksham Ghimire, 8th grade at Everest English Boarding School. 
“We Grow and Glow Together in this Pandemic COVID-19” by Monica3386 in Grade 12 at SOS Herman Gmeiner School. 
“Residents in My Head” by Miya621 in Grade 12 at Kanagawa Prefectural Sagami Koyokan High School.