Artwork Inspired by Basquiat
5/13/2024
Below is a breakdown of how to structure the flyer for your Basquiat'inspired original work of art, ensuring it covers all necessary elements in an organized and visually appealing manner.
Flyer Structure for Basquiat'inspired work of art:
Place the title prominently at the top of the flyer to immediately catch the viewer's attention. List the name of the artist directly below the title to acknowledge their contributions. Include the date of the artwork to provide context and temporal relevance.
Start with a brief overview of the project to give viewers a quick introduction to the purpose and nature of original work of art.
Describe what inspired the creation of this art piece.
Explain the purpose behind the art piece and what the artist intend to communicate or achieve.
Detail the creative and physical process involved in creating this work of art, from conceptualization to execution.
Clarify the significance or message of the work of art, helping viewers to understand its deeper context or implications.
Include a high-quality photo of the completed work of art to give viewers a visual understanding of the piece.
Add a photo of the artist involved, which helps personalize the artwork and connect viewers with its creators.
Integrate a QR code linked to a video presentation of the artwork. This should be positioned in a way that is easy to scan without distracting from the main text and images.
Ensure all elements are aligned properly and there is a balance between text and images to avoid clutter. Use a color scheme and font style that enhance readability and aesthetic appeal, reflecting the theme and tone of the artwork. Make sure all text is easy to read against the background, with sufficient contrast and font size.
This flyer should serve as both an informative and promotional tool, inviting viewers to engage more deeply with the work of art through both visual appeal and informative content.
Post evidence of the completed flyer here.
Post this work in your STEAM Portfolio for a separate grade.
Can do statement: Based on my understanding of Jean Michel Basquiat's the like and work, I can select one of his works of art that resonates with me the most and create an original work of art of mu own inspired by it.
Land Art
4/24/2024
Task Instructions:
Discussion: Discuss the significance of land art in response to urbanization, environmental degradation, and the desire to reconnect with nature. Share your thoughts on the role of art in raising awareness about humanity's impact on the environment.
Outdoor Exploration: Let's go outdoors to a natural environment to explore our surroundings. Collect natural materials that capture your interest, such as rocks, leaves, or branches, which you will use to create your own land art installations.
Creative Design: Use the natural materials you collected to create temporary land art installations inspired by the principles of iconic land art works. Consider concepts such as interaction with the landscape, site specificity, and the passage of time in your designs.
Sketch and Reflect : Sketch or draw on paper your land art designs before bringing them to life. Reflect on their creative process and the significance of your designs in relation to the natural environment.
Artistic Installation (20 minutes): Bring your land art designs to life by arranging the collected natural materials in your chosen outdoor location. Take your time and consider the placement and composition of their installations.
Photography and Documentation (10 minutes): Use cameras or smartphones and document your land art installations through photography. Experiment with different angles and perspectives to capture the essence of your creations.
Sharing and Reflection: Share your land art installations with one another. Discuss the inspiration behind your designs and the experience of creating art within the natural landscape. Reflection on the connections between your creations and the principles of land art.
DADA Collage
12/11/2023
My Time by Raquel Baquet
Friendly reminder: Formal presentation in class.
Please include newspaper cutouts, magazines, flyers, pictures, found and readymade items...etc in your collage inspired by DADA collage.
This is your FINAL: artpiece; artist statement in G-doc; video with visual and QR code.
Use the rubrics for Lisa Alembik inspired artwork: discuss 4 aspects: artistic inspiration, artistic intentions, creative process, and meaning of the work of art in your written statement and in your video.
Post evidence of this work in Google.
Art Inspired by Lisa Alembik
11/29/2023
Based on what resonates with you the most about Lisa Alembik as a female contemporary artist and her works of art and her artistic ideas, beliefs and values, create a work of art of your own.
1. Your work of art (artifact) stands for a K&T grade in IC.
2. Your written artist statement stands for a Writing Communication grade in IC.
3. Your formal oral presentation stands for a Oral Communication grade in IC.
Standard: VAHSAH.CR.1 Create works of art that reinforce understanding of the visual and/or contextual aspects of specific art historical eras (e.g. contemporary art).
I can produce original works of art inspired by my understanding of the artworks done by a specific artist.
Driving Questions to be included in your artist statement:
1. What did inspire you the most in Lisa Alembik's works of arts, and from her artistic ideas, beliefs and values?
2. What are your artistic intentions when creating your own original work of art?
3. How can you describe and explain your artistic decisions in your creative process?
4. What is the meaning of your artwork?
Avatar project
10/5/2023
Create your own avatar:
⧫Think of creating a being or creature who is an impersonation of yourself or who is the embodiment of an absolute fictional character.
⧫Imagine your avatar immersed in a community which functions or operates in unison with Nature --a futuristic one?
⧫Envision your avatar's role there: is it a child, a youngster, or an adult; is it a healer; a protector or defender; a teacher or sage; is it a a magician, a builder, a farmer, a potter, a singer, a poet or musician; is it a pilot or a driver… What is your avatar’s role in this imaginary world?
⧫Visualize what are your avatar’s dreams and aspirations?
AVATAR definition: Released soul or spirit in bodily form on earth.
Medium: Color markers on poster boards.
Exhibition: Your piece will be integrated into a mosaic mural and will be displayed in the hall.
Looking For a Pattern: Henry Moore
Instructions -
1. Search the WEB. Look for formal patterns in Henry Moore's modern sculptures.
2. Create a piece inspired by this artist's sculptures.
Standard: VAHSAH.CR.1 Create works of art that reinforce understanding of the visual and/or
contextual aspects of specific art historical eras (e.g. fresco in Renaissance, manuscripts in
Medieval).
Culminating Task: We are going to do a gallery walk to discuss
1. your artistic intentions,
2. the choices you made and
3. the solutions you found during the creative process, and
4. the purpose or uses of your piece.
5. How are Henry Moore's sculptures present in your piece?
Your small sculptures will be displayed in the classroom as if we were in a real exhibition.
Write a report in your notebook prior to your presentation, take a picture of it and post it here.
Take 4 pictures of your piece from 4 different points of view and post them here.