TREE OF LIFE PROJECT

STEP 1: DO SOME RESEARCH ABOUT THE TREE OF LIFE LINK use multiple sources... note that the "TREE OF LIFE" is a part of many different cultures, countries and religons and has many different meaning. (some are shown below)

Iran Tree of Life

NORSE TREE OF LIFE

Azerbaijan Tree of Life

SANXINGDUI

STEP 2: 

FIND TWO very interesting (to you) examples of the TREE OF LIFE.  Describe these examples (location, myth, story, history, etc.) and attach an image/example. 

STEP 3: Of the two interesting examples... PICK ONE that is VERY INTERESTING to YOU and you think you could create a 3-Dimensional Sculpture of this.  Sketch 2-4 thumbnails for your tree.  List out needed materials, dimensions, etc.  YES! you can search the internet for artwork/examples/ideas (pinterest)


For example: I love the North American Iroquois "World on the Turtle's Back" story.. this is one that I would want to sketch and re-create. 


THINGS TO CONSIDER: SIZE/Dimension, How it will stand/be displayed, what will make YOUR tree special?



I would sculpt my turtle in plaster and then use the plaster strips and paper straws for the trees.

Copy of Tree of Life.pptx

TREE OF LIFE WITH PAPER STRAWS--SUGGESTED MATERIAL

I would keep my turtle a neutral color and then paint the tree.  I would possibly incorporate holes in the turtle to plant a small plant that looks tree- like.

CLAY as a MATERIAL/MEDIA

STEP 4:  Think about your ARTISTIC INTENTION--what are YOU trying to say/share as an artist.


FOR EXAMPLE, since I am using the IROQUOIS MYTH... "The World on the Turtle's Back".... (According to the myth, it is found in the heavens, where the first humans lived, until a pregnant woman fell and landed in an endless sea. Saved by a giant turtle from drowning, she formed the world on its back by planting bark taken from the tree.)... I would include the woman that fell. I would sculpt her from clay and I would make her similar in my size and include two young children with her to represent myself and my kids-- as an artist I would consider how I am building a world for my own children to thrive and grow.


STEP 5: Submit the above 

and then talk with Mrs. Lengyel about your plan of action in order to ensure you have the correct materials to make your sculpture

THINK BIG!