Students will learn about artist Hong Chun Zhang.
What do you think is the artist's big idea?
How do artists transform reality?
The Art Teacher in Quarantine, AKA, Mrs. Hannah Hurst
Hong Chun Zhang
Subject: Hair
Themes (to discuss):
tradition
connections
place
nature
family/sisterhood bonds
Victorian (and other) hair jewelry
UDK article with embedded video Day in the Life: Lawrence artist Hong Zhang’s art explores hair and identity below the surface
PBS Newshour Canvas: What long, black hair symbolizes to this artist
Hong Chun Zhang's website
Lawrence Arts Center auction Featured Artist
Victorians Made Jewelry Out of Human Hair from Smithsonian.com
Leila's Hair Museum in Independence, MO
Leila's Hair Museum from Wikipedia