Local Artist Inspires IDS Students

Surrealism artist, Zahir Abid, of Middletown, met recently with seventh graders at The Independent Day School to talk with them about art and to share some of his amazing paintings. With their art teacher, Madeline Smith, the students have been entrenched in a surrealism unit. Following his visit, Mr. Abid remarked that he was very touched by the interest and engagement of the students, as well as impressed with their analysis and the depth of their observations. A copy of one of Mr. Abid’s paintings, “Symphonity,” was purchased by the art department and is on display in the hallway near the art room. The word, “Symphonity,” which was coined by the artist, combines symphony and city, the elements in his painting.  Mr. Abid’s son, Edir is a 2010 graduate of IDS.