During the summer of 2019, I had the fortunate experience of
visiting England and Ireland. Whilst
there, I explored historical and monumental sites, with relics, old buildings,
churches and castles. We saw cliffs, and
forests, and fairy trees. Forts and
Stone Circles, and sculptures and Plein Air art in the most beautiful and
unusual places. Throughout my journey I
sought out new and inspiring art forms that would be translated into new
classroom and studio projects. And this
is where the theme of Sculpture
Garden 2020 beings.
· This calendar will shift, adjust and be variable as artists are variable... we have moods, inspirations, and can suddenly be inspired by anything surrounding us. That's what makes being an artist so fluid and adaptable. These FOUR artists are just 4 of a list of many, who will be introduced and used to teach and inspire the students in all of my classes... from pre-school to adults, and also into my own body of work which is constantly changing and evolving. I hope to learn more throughout this year (2019-2020) as this new collection of work is developed. Thank you for being part of this journey!
Students will create and develop a series of art
pieces inspired by the sculptures of a realistic, contemporary and abstract
nature. Styles might vary, individual
and group installations will be presented.
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We will look at, explore, and observe OLD WORLD
statues, sculptures and two-dimensional drawings depicting the human form
with drapes and costumes.
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We will explore the organic sculpture inspired
by succulents. The art of Nature. Naturally occurring patterns that are
repetitive, have shape, form and function.
We will look at REAL EXAMPLES of current art installtions around the world, like the ones pictured here:
"Cathedral" 15' Stained Glass Window by Kevin Atherton,
located within the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, Sculpture Trail, United Kingdom
Mirror Labyrinth by Jeppe Hein (Denmark), location NOMA (New Orleans)
"Quackers" by Mike Dwyer (Colorado) is located in Downtown Mesa, Arizona
"George" by James Hamilton of South Australia
We will explore and learn about our own local artists, sculpture installations and create our own miniature version. Let's be inspired together!
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MEET
THE MASTERS – GEORGIA O’KEEFE
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Georgia O’Keefe and the
South-West Art Movement. We will create our own oversized drawing and canvas
creations on a large-scale format. We will use succulents as our subject
matter.
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We will design and create our own meditation -
sculpture garden as a base for our own sculpture project.
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Inspired by the sculptures at Blarney Castle,
Ireland. Students will create their own
sculpture. (Organic or Animal) We will discuss suitable materials, using paper,
found objects, metal, buttons, wires, and paint. We will discuss the location for indoor or
outdoor and decide what challenges might be considered in the final
installation.
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MEET
THE MASTERS – GEORGES SEURAT
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We will explore the French Post-Impressionist,
the time, the talent the scale and the style of Pointillism. We will discover various ways to apply paint,
in thick, thin, and varied strokes. chromoluminarism and
pointillism Thickness of application, and the surface to which the
paint is applied. Impasto, Alla Prima,
and Quick Draw will all be explored.
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MEET
THE MASTERS – JOAN MIRÓ
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Making a Mark on your drawing surface. Exploring Primary Colors, fun, expressive lines. Visual Movement, energy and abstract art applications. Kinetic Sculptures and Whimsical
Environmental Interpretations of Art, and Movement in Art.
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MEET
THE MASTERS – PIET MONDRIAN
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Introducing students to the
life and work of Dutch Painter, Piet Mondrian
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We will study and adapt our
work inspired by “COMPOSTITION, 1921”
Other Artists who will be discussed and introduced:
Paul Cezanne
Pablo Picasso
Vincent Van Gogh
Claude Monet
Paul Klee
