Art Engagement during COVID 19
Here you will find some suggested art activities and resources that will be helpful in keeping your mind engaged and skills fresh during this school closure. Each week, I will send you additional art engagement resources, so be looking for my weekly communication. While I am not able to provide instruction during school closure, I am accessible by e-mail throughout the week to touch base and answer general questions. I miss seeing you and working in our studio! Can't wait to get back there and work with clay again!
Week 1:
Watch 2 short clips on Brian Jungen and answer the following questions:
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Week 2:
Arlene Shechet video link Watch a short clip on Arlene Shechet and answer the following questions
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Working with Textured Slabs
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Week 3:
After you watch both demo videos:
You all have the skills you need to create these bowls, just use your imagination and play with different ideas to make the artwork unique and interesting! Share a google doc with the sketches and textures at [email protected] |
6 word memoir
Assignment:
Write a six word memoir, create a coil vessel, and use colored slip, words and imagery to illustrate your point. The brainstorm process is essential. You may rely on tracing imagery and text to get the font and silhouettes you need.
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In a World with Thick Skin: Nick Cave
End of the Class...
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Welcome to the Studio!!!
Classic Coil Vessels
What do you find interesting about the slides?
Thoughts about Grayson's work? What do you notice about his studio? What can you relate to in the video? |
VaseAmerican 1877 Chelsea Keramic Art Works (active 1872–1889), Decorated by John Gardner Low (American, 1835–1907) Object Place: Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States DIMENSIONS 34.29 x 29.21 x 24.13 cm (13 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.) MFA ACCESSION NUMBER77.248 MEDIUM OR TECHNIQUEEarthenware (redware) ON VIEWJan and Warren Adelson Gallery (Gallery 221) |
Grayson Perry: Contemporary Potter
Facial Proportions
Proportions of the Face
Links to drawing resources The Drawing Source: Facial Proportions Artyfactory |
Dia De Los Muertos
Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg
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Fun Sculptures
Jeff Koons Art21 Video
Art Elements Color Line Form space texture value Art Principles •Balance •contrast •emphasis •proportion •pattern •unity •harmony •movement |
How to talk about art
1. Describe 2. Identify art principles 3. Analyze the meaning/feelings 4. Judge (like it?) Take a look Make a prediction Ask a question
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Reflection questions
How do you define success as an artist in this class?
What do you find most rewarding about working with clay?
What are the most important skills you draw upon to create your work?
What are some of the most significant things you've learned through art-making in this class?
Do you encounter any difficulties when creating your artwork? How do you work through them?
Is there anything about your work that you now think you should have done differently? If so, please explain what and why.
What questions do you have about sculpting or clay in general?
What would you like to make in this class? Sketch and describe.
What do you find most rewarding about working with clay?
What are the most important skills you draw upon to create your work?
What are some of the most significant things you've learned through art-making in this class?
Do you encounter any difficulties when creating your artwork? How do you work through them?
Is there anything about your work that you now think you should have done differently? If so, please explain what and why.
What questions do you have about sculpting or clay in general?
What would you like to make in this class? Sketch and describe.