Reception

Inspired, mixed media artworks after reading, "This is Me!", by Philip Waechter

Students embarked on a creative journey inspired by Philip Waechter's "This is Me!", delving into the profound themes of love, belonging, and nurturing relationships. Through a series of three engaging lessons, they crafted mixed-media artworks that celebrated the essence of these concepts and explored their own individuality.

In Lesson 1, students commenced by creating silhouettes, either of themselves or someone dear to them, using soft pastel crayons. They then experimented with blending and overlapping colors around the silhouette, symbolizing the intertwining complexities of relationships. Removing the silhouette, they filled the space with patterns or features expressing their emotions towards the chosen person, encapsulating the sense of belonging they brought. Inside the silhouette, colored pencils were employed to evoke deeper sentiments.

Moving on to Lesson 2, students utilized Sketchbook to capture a photo of their head and shoulders. Through a second layer, they infused the image with vibrant colors and intricate patterns, reflecting their unique personalities, feelings, and character traits.

In the final lesson, students explored color theory, understanding the dynamics of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. They experimented with blending primary colors to create secondary hues and further combined them to produce tertiary shades. Additionally, they grasped the concept of complementary colors and how they interacted on the color wheel, fostering a deeper understanding of visual harmony and balance in their artworks.

Imaginary Creatures Come to Life: Milo Mottosa-Inspired Sculptures

Foundation to Year 2 students, inspired by Milo Mottosa’s imaginative sculptures, listened to a guided meditation by a child about imaginary animals in their imaginary gardens, then drew magical creatures and will collaborate with year 4, 5 and 6 artists to create a large paper mache sculpture, later covered with mod rock and painted in the children's original colours.