RELATIONSHIPS
Studio #1: Printmaking
Seasons print on TIME Magazine cover
We were asked to make a series of prints that depicted relationships- whether literal or figurative.
My print was created on a styrofoam plate and depicted the four seasons. I placed it on top of a TIME Magazine cover because I liked the play on the perception of time and change. The second one was just a whim but I liked the word time written backwards to kind of change the relationship we have with that word. The yellow print makes it not seem so foreboding but "time" still stands out in black.
The big idea "relationships" was depicted well in this art. Not only was it based on the choice of what the artist wanted to depict, but also the play and connection of colors, pictures, and background that added to the relationship of the art. For my relationship of time and change, the background of a TIME Magazine cover helped me with that part of the equation without having to explicitly include it in picture form. The colors of yellow and black also had such a "difference" in relation with each other that they said something completely different when they were put together.
My print was created on a styrofoam plate and depicted the four seasons. I placed it on top of a TIME Magazine cover because I liked the play on the perception of time and change. The second one was just a whim but I liked the word time written backwards to kind of change the relationship we have with that word. The yellow print makes it not seem so foreboding but "time" still stands out in black.
The big idea "relationships" was depicted well in this art. Not only was it based on the choice of what the artist wanted to depict, but also the play and connection of colors, pictures, and background that added to the relationship of the art. For my relationship of time and change, the background of a TIME Magazine cover helped me with that part of the equation without having to explicitly include it in picture form. The colors of yellow and black also had such a "difference" in relation with each other that they said something completely different when they were put together.
Same print, new look
I think students would be very interested in printmaking because it is something they can create and use over and over again. One way I could use this in the classroom is for students to learn about symbolism or even important symbols in American history for example. They could also use it to create their own symbol that represents them and use it on their work in the classroom or art throughout the year.
Studio #2: Pop-Up Homes and Habitats
My Future Home
This studio was inspired by the artist Do Ho Suh who creates homes and habitats that people could "carry on their backs" by folding flat and popping up when in use.
We were asked to think of the relationship between the home we create and ourself. I immediately thought of a home based on the idea of an old country house that I want to have when I am older. I always think about the history I want my future house to hold and the character it will have all on its own.
The big idea of relationships is very important when you think of what makes a home for you. To me, an old house carries the memories and imperfections that would make me comfortable and safe. A home can be a physical place or just a feeling you carry with you or try to find. It has a lot to do with the people and relationships we build.
I like the idea of using this in my classroom because students LOVE learning how to create pop ups, especially for cards and the pictures they make from there on out. Having a student make their "home" could be a great community building source because as the teacher you get a sense of where your students come from. I could also see this technique being used in learning about habitats, cities, or even as an application of geometric shapes or angles.
We were asked to think of the relationship between the home we create and ourself. I immediately thought of a home based on the idea of an old country house that I want to have when I am older. I always think about the history I want my future house to hold and the character it will have all on its own.
The big idea of relationships is very important when you think of what makes a home for you. To me, an old house carries the memories and imperfections that would make me comfortable and safe. A home can be a physical place or just a feeling you carry with you or try to find. It has a lot to do with the people and relationships we build.
I like the idea of using this in my classroom because students LOVE learning how to create pop ups, especially for cards and the pictures they make from there on out. Having a student make their "home" could be a great community building source because as the teacher you get a sense of where your students come from. I could also see this technique being used in learning about habitats, cities, or even as an application of geometric shapes or angles.