Year 2 has been looking at the forces of push and pull. We discussed pushing and pulling, where the hands, feet, arms, legs, head and body would be positioned for each action. Students manipulated and drew small wooden manikins in the act of pushing and pulling as well as observing each other miming a push and a pull. Then came the fun and challenging part, students created a model out of wire and aluminium foil. The next stage was to create a scene with their sculpture. Photographs were taken and here are some. The final stage of this unit of work will be looking at the art of New York based graffiti and visual artist Keith Haring. The work he is most famous for is his naive, stylised action figures. The students are creating a Keith Haring inspired print of their figure. I just love the individuality of these whimsical sculptures and the artistic license used, some have capes, dresses and belts. Watch this space for the block print version!
For most this was their first time at printmaking, I think they have done a remarkable job. Look for the muscle man - so cute.
For most this was their first time at printmaking, I think they have done a remarkable job. Look for the muscle man - so cute.
The printing plates and below, the prints
