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Objective: Students will create wearable sculptures in the form of accessories, such as hats, masks, or jewelry, using non-traditional materials. The challenge is to balance functionality with artistic expression, crafting pieces that can be worn but also stand alone as sculptural artworks.
Possible Material Options:
Possible Material Options:
Comic Books
Old Art Supplies
Plastic Bags
Trash
Bottle Caps
Sticks
Wire
Plastic Bottles
Newspaper
Buttons
Cardboard
Music Notes
Magazines
Cans
Gears/Old Nails, Screws
Fabric
CD's
Records
Examples
Examples
Final Step
Final Step
When your artwork is completed, work on the requirements for your art portfolio:
Title page
Planning & Practice photos
In-progress photos (with descriptions)
Final Photo
Answer the reflection questions below.
Write your artist statement below.
Reflection Questions (Choose 4)
Reflection Questions (Choose 4)
How did the functionality of your accessory influence your design choices?
What challenges did you encounter in working with unconventional materials, and how did you solve them?
In what ways does your wearable art piece reflect your personal style or artistic vision?
How does your accessory change when worn by someone compared to when it is simply displayed? How does that affect its artistic impact?
What materials did you find most effective or surprising in the creation of your accessory, and why?
How do you think wearable art can influence the way we perceive clothing and sculpture?
If you were to make another wearable sculpture, what would you do differently to improve its function or design?
Artist Statement Questions
Artist Statement Questions
Use the following questions to write a short paragraph about your artwork:
What did you make?
What does your artwork mean?
Why did you make your artwork?
How did you make your artwork?
Your artist statement can include:
Your inspiration
Themes you explored
Personal connections to your work
Information about the creative process (techniques, materials, etc)
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