Papa 5 Art
What is going on in Papa ʻElima Art?
The students in papa ʻelima use the metaphor of the native Hawaiian rain forrest to guide their behavior in the art studio. As the plants and animals help each other to grow and flourish they too help each other to grow, flourish, and bear the fruit of thier artistic endevors. Each student has selected a plant or animal from the Nani Ke Ao Nei mural to represent themselves in the native Hawaiian rain forrest as a reminder of their part in a larger community. Nā Waiwai Hawaiʻi are also an important part of our curriculum.
During the first semester the haumāna are set designers in training. They are preparing to design and create the sets, props, costumes, and scenery for the 5th grade play. Starting with linear perspective and understanding how artists from the renaissance developed techniques to transform a space that are still used today in film and theatre sets the foundation for designing the 5th grade play.
Linear Perspective
One Point Perspective
2 Point Perspective
Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
Who was the architect that is credited with the math and science behind linear perspective?
How are you using linear perspective in your work?
Who were some of the masters of illusion? How did they create illusions?
Where do you see linear perspective being used in our daily lives?
Pinch Pots
Working with clay is one way for the keiki to connect with the ʻāina in a tactile and visceral way. Constructing vessels are apart of every culture. Seeing, feeling, and creating three dimensionally help the haumāna understand and create actual texture with a focus on patterns and movement.
Check out some of the Pinch Pots currently on display in the the dinning hall.
Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
- What principles of design did you use in your designs? Do they tell a story?
- What textures do you see in the room?
Dot Day Paintings
Dot Day is a celebration of creativity, and the courage to share your voice. Over 13 million people celebrated International Dot Day on or around September 15th. We read "The Dot" and "Ish" books by Peter Reynolds before painting.
5th Grade Dot Day.m4vDiscussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
- Where did your mark take you?
- How can you help others make their mark?
Paper Mâchê Animal Sculptures
The haumāna are currently working on their animal sculptures. Understanding the engineering behind creating a strong, sturdy, balanced sculpture through hands on experiences allows them to explore different solutions to the problems during the construction stage. Transforming their conceptual ideas drawn on paper to three dimensional construction provides opportunities to assess and reassess their designs.
Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
- What is an armature?
- Why are you learning about how to build things?
- What professions use some kind of armature in their work?