Transition to Kindergarten: Magical LandscapesLandscape 1: Organic Line-Scapes
The Wonder of Leaves inspired by artist, Georgia O'Keeffe Artwork shown (right) |
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Students examine four distinctive landscapes to fuel spontaneous creativity and thoughtful examination. From the starkly beautiful, arid desert-scapes of New Mexico, inspired by artist Georgia O'Keeffe, to the ephemeral mountain-scapes and waterways of China, inspired by artist Cheng Yan, to the bold and electrifying sea-scapes of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, inspired by artists Yayoi Kusama and Bridget Riley, and finally, to the ever-transforming landscapes of Earth, itself— concealing fossilized hidden treasures from ancient civilizations and life forms gone by— the Earth holds many secrets just waiting to be unearthed by the adventurous artist.
Students examine four distinctive landscapes to fuel spontaneous creativity and thoughtful examination. From the starkly beautiful, arid desert-scapes of New Mexico, inspired by artist Georgia O'Keeffe, to the ephemeral mountain-scapes and waterways of China, inspired by artist Cheng Yan, to the bold and electrifying sea-scapes of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, inspired by artists Yayoi Kusama and Bridget Riley, and finally, to the ever-transforming landscapes of Earth, itself— concealing fossilized hidden treasures from ancient civilizations and life forms gone by— the Earth holds many secrets just waiting to be unearthed by the adventurous artist.
T/K Projects for this course- Landscapes 1, 2, 3 and 4
Students at this age explore the fragility, vibrancy and transformative quality of organic forms found in nature. They begin their 1st landscape by drawing and applying liquid watercolor to floating, overlapping leaves in space—communicating just how distinctive in shape, color and translucence leaves can really be, especially in the Fall. From there, students are transported to their 2nd landscape--China’s captivating Cherry Blossom trees in full bloom! Working with India ink blown through a straw, students observe how spontaneity and chance affect the quality of their twisting tree trunks and branches underneath a watery, moonlit sky. From China to their 3rd landscape--Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, students are immersed in an underwater world of bold colors and distinctive patterning as they use pencil, scissors, oil pastels and chalk pastels to create three silhouetted fish adorned in brilliant patterns swimming before a geometrically electrifying backdrop that flaunts, yet also camouflages their existence. The final frontier--the 4th landscape--explores the concept of organic life concealed beneath layers of earth in the form of fossils. Students return to the simplicity, yet subtle intricacy of leaves immortalized as prints on clay. Students use clay tools, leaves as templates, and acrylic paints to create bowl-shaped leaf sculptures that dazzle and even invite a curious little caterpillar to nestle within.
