As a child, I always preferred classrooms that used a whiteboard and dry erase markers instead of a chalkboard. Not only did the chalk dust upset my asthma, I also couldn’t stand the occasional shriek the chalkboard would make. Besides, I figured a much better use of chalk was on the pavement to make stick figures and DIY hopscotch courses.
Now, it looks like some talented Japanese students have finally changed my mind about chalkboards in the classroom. Apparently, during their downtime in between classes, Japanese students often use their class chalkboards to create unbelievable works of art. In fact, this practice became so common, Japanese chalkboard manufacturer Nichigaku decided to host a contest to find the best Japanese chalk board artists out there.
Needless to say, the submissions from these young artists are simply breathtaking. All in all, the contest gathered around 50 submissions from 249 students (many students collaborated with one another to create their work of art). The first place winner received a 100,000-yen prize, which is roughly $809.
I don’t know about you, but after looking at these art pieces, it truly would be difficult for me to pick just one winner. Check them out for yourself and tell us which one is your favorite.
All photos courtesy of http://kokubanart.nichigaku.co.jp/
