Directions:

Step 1: Look at the artwork and answer questions 1-3.

Step 2: Many of Alexander Calder’s artworks invite the viewer in to play or interact with the work.

In this example Calder uses open areas or negative space to allow the viewer to walk around and underneath the sculpture.

In this lesson you will create a paper sculpture that uses negative or empty spaces.

Paper Sculpture Steps:

1. Watch the Video Tutorial before beginning the project, then read the steps.

2. Get a rectangular piece of construction paper or cardstock.

(You can make multiple sculptures using different sized

rectangles with different proportions)

3. Add line, shape and color to decorate your paper.

Decorate both sides!

4. Fold the paper in half like a book.

5. Cut starting at the bottom of the paper. Cut a line the goes up and then curves in towards the fold, and stop when you almost reach the fold. You can draw the lines you plan to cut in pencil first.

6. Open it up and fold the strips to the front or back in an alternating fashion. (This will help the sculpture to balance.) So on the left side you would fold the strips (starting from the top) front, back, front, back, and front. And on the right side you would fold the strips (starting from the top) back, front, back, front, and back.