Popplet:
Sisters…
Inspired by: Mary Cassatt
This represents the relationship between one of my older sisters, Rachel, and me. I think she and I have more similar qualities than the rest of my family. The yellow represents both of our upbeat and happy attitudes, while the brown is to represent a more down-to-earth and laid back attitude. To represent the relationship even further though, I mixed the two colors and drew a line connecting them to two pools of the mixture. These two pools represent how we pull from each other's character to build ourselves.
This could once again be a good way for students to express their personal relationships without the use of words and direct pictures. It would be a great way to use the incorporation of VTS to see what different students get from different pieces of art.
This could once again be a good way for students to express their personal relationships without the use of words and direct pictures. It would be a great way to use the incorporation of VTS to see what different students get from different pieces of art.
Sisters...
I did this stamp while thinking of my younger sister, Olivia. She has been my best friend since day one. She and I were the younger two girls of the four girls in my family and we grew from that connection. I did 4 sets of 3 lines to represent the four girls in my family and 7 circles to represent the 7 people in my family. I also incorporated 5 squiggly lines to represent the 5 children in my family. I have a slight looking person figure in the middle that is to represent my red-headed, jubilant sister, Olivia. This particular project correlates to the overall theme by representing a personal relationship through the process of print making. I think this could be difficult for younger students to represent a relationship without physically drawing a person, but I think it is a great way to challenge their imagination to do so and may be a beneficial way of getting the children to express their personally relationships without having to use words or faces.
Akwaaba…
Inspired by: Do Ho Suh
Akwaaba means welcome in Ghana. The home I stayed in in Ghana was always one of the most welcoming places I have visited. Every single time I think of this home, I am happily reminded of my time in Ghana. The front porch was one of the first places I sat out on in Ghana just taking everything in and reflecting over any day. The very "earthy" vibe given off is displayed through the array of natural colors. The brown a green walkways path on top of the dirt. The porch light that was always on for us the moment it got dark outside, always welcoming us home. My relationship with this house will never be forgotten and will always remind me of all the experiences I had in Ghana.
This would be a great activity to do with students. It's not only a fun and enticing way to get students attention, but it is also a great way to see what a student holds important as relevant to their home life.
This would be a great activity to do with students. It's not only a fun and enticing way to get students attention, but it is also a great way to see what a student holds important as relevant to their home life.