scanned images of the finished wire sculpture become line drawings....
and line drawings become studies of line....
After the wire is complete students will add line to prints of their wire sculptures, playing with space, pattern, mood, rhythm, texture, dimension and color to make a new 2 dimensional piece of art.
6th Grade artists create their own Art Boxes!
Watch Joseph Cornell: Navigating the Imagination (http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/online/cornell/imagination/)
Students begin their process by brainstorming in their art journals:Sketches & Lists of themes, feelings, objects, colors.
HOMEWORK: Bring in a box & any objects that inspire!
STEP ONE: Gather different objects - found and available in the studio. Play with objects to find arrangements that are interesting and pleasing.
STEP TWO: Design the space of the box - considering compartments, shelves, doors and point of view.
STEP THREE: Put it all together, carefully considering all aspects of the assemblage - color, texture, shape, inside, outside, positive and negative space, structure and the finished product presentation
FINAL STEP: Carefully consider the work - is it finished? Does it meet my expectations? Did I reach all of my goals?
ART SHARE: Artists share their work with the class - explain their inspiration, their process and any challenges and successes! All artists respond - thoughtful responses to the art work, the materials and their personal reaction to the work. Sharing their own connections and possible ideas - either inspiration or suggestions for the artist sharing.
EVALUATION: Art work will be evaluated based on these three goals:
1. Create an assemblage using a box and found objects
2. The artist's work is a response to the found object(s) rather than using the objects to create a predetermined narrative
3. The project is a result of a daily effort to complete the work, with thought and careful use of materials to reach their personal goals for the project.
The boxes are coming together - students are putting on the finishing touches!