I brought in a large selection of natural objects like leaves, acorns, pine needles, sticks and berries. I had a few students assemble a work of art based on a circular pattern on the floor. They created a beautiful pattern for the classes to see. We discussed how sand-paintings were created and then destroyed after the ceremony they were used for. We also looked at the work of a contemporary artist Andy Goldsworthy who creates art on location using found objects. https://www.google.com/search?q=andy+goldsworthy&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=grhMUprlEIG69QS7hIGgDw&ved=0CKMBEIke&biw=1440&bih=799&dpr=1 His art is really amazing. We see two very different examples of art that is made from natural found object and art that is ephemeral. Using this idea the students paired off and choose to recreate a Navajo rug design or the colonial flag outside using found objects. I photographed the students as they worked and with their final work. All photos are in the link. http://sdrv.ms/15JDmlx
For further discussion we explored how artists use texture in their work. We compared textures of various natural things.
Assignment: Students were to bring home the flag or rug printout. They are to use real tactile materials to fill in the design. The material can be natural or not. Be creative with your choices. Make sure to keep the work unified either with color or material choices.
For further exploration and fun outside challenge yourself and other family members to join in on a temporary art piece. Look at Andy Goldworthy’s photos for inspiration. Take a picture of it to share with me and the rest of FAITH. jjkamerman@live.com
Bring In Your Jar for next week. We will be needle hitching, a popular pastime for sailors, the beginning of macramé.
