Meraki Design
Erin Hooper, Teacher
Patricia Okulinski, Teaching Artist
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Self Symbolism
Self Symbolism
Students researched symbols from around the world (including Maya, Adinkra, Astrology, Incan etc) and they combined 3 of them to describe their personality.
Students sharing inspiration for their symbols
Students sharing inspiration for their symbols
Brainstorming symbols that they see everyday
Brainstorming symbols that they see everyday
Viewing and presenting
Viewing and presenting
Food Flashbacks
Food Flashbacks
Food and memories are very closely connected. The students discussed food that evokes positve memories. They then chose their favorite, sketched it out, and then painted them.
Plaster Scuptures Inspired by Alberto Giacometti
Plaster Scuptures Inspired by Alberto Giacometti
The students learned about the sculptor and his famous humanoid metal sculptures and their shadow castings. With this as inspiration, they then designed and sculpted a wire structure based on a pose that represents something about them. After that, they wrapped the structure with plaster gauze and set it in the sun to dry. They painted it a bright color to cast shadows in the garden sunlight.
Final Project
Final Project
Pop Art Family Photos
Pop Art Family Photos
Inspired by graphic design, the students chose an image that means something special to create their final art piece. They then framed it and chose a word to symbolize what the image means to them.
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