Endangered Species in New England

New England Cotton Tail, ceramic, 8in, 8in

Project Goals:

• To use art in raising awareness of Endangered Species in New England;

• To learn about artists who work with animals as their subjects, (specifically, Ami Vitale, Tim Christensen, Joel Sartore, Anne London, and Oaxacan Alebrijes from Mexico).

• To become acquainted with basic ceramic vocabulary;

• To learn about and find inspiration in the highly patterned art (Alebrijes) from Oaxaca, Mexico;

• To form and paint a low relief ceramic tile that contains both imagery of a species of your choice and an indication of the systems around it which promote that species’ survival.

• Artists and Art Culture Studied: Ami Vitale, Tim Christensen, Joel Sartore, Anne London, and Oaxacan Alebrijes from Mexico.

Reflection: I showed in my tile grass, leaves, water, sun, and teeth. I think the teeth do because they resemble their predators. I like how the colors look because I think they go well together. I would change a couple of the patterns if I had another chance to do this. I chose the new England cotton tail because I used to have a bunny and mine was similar to the cottontail. I also, think the cottontail looks cool.

Planning: