Friday was a beautiful day in the forest. After a forest recess bustling with activity I set the class a challenge. A book on contemporary art had been generously donated earlier in the day and we were investigating how artists use different materials to create works of art. The challenge was to create a work of art that used only the materials in the forest. These are some of the beautiful pieces that were created.
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| Zen G created this piece on a hidden rock. He noticed the spots of rain adding to the beauty of his piece. |
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| Face T created this piece in the crook of a fallen tree using two different colored soils. |
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| Ocean in the forest L used a mushroom cap to create her seascape. |
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| Temple The pair created two gates and added a top and leaves. They then blew on the leaves to create a performance art piece. |
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| Untitled - a shelter in the forest E created a tiny dwelling- complete with a bed inside |
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| Fallen Tree This group were inspired by a fallen tree that they had been playing near. They represented it with rocks and twigs. |
So beautiful -- I hope your class is considering making their own book of these exquisite pieces of art.
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Very sweet! I'm inspired by T's use of different colored soils, and by L's mushroom/seashell. G's sculpture reminds me of the cairns that we saw in Maine - he found them very compelling at the time and built several of his own.
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