Art Smart

What an awesome day in the Art room at CIPLC! Student Led Conferences were taking place  all across campus, and in the Art room students, parents, grandparents, aunts, and cousins came together  to create. Students in grades 1-6 taught their families one of the skills they had learned or practiced this year. Our grade six artists had their families try out blind contour drawing. Grade five artists were on hand to teach printmaking using styrofoam plates. Recycled paper making was a huge hit with our fourth grade  families and artists. Third grade artists brought Amedeo Modigliani's unique portrait style to life. Paper weaving was the domain of our second grade artists and families, and they  went  all out with  color and pattern. Our first grade artists demonstrated their sewing skills to their families.  The turnout was excellent and the art room was bustling all morning! I can't wait to see how our community continues to come together next year!...

Second Grade artists explored the work of sculptor Louise Nevelson. Nevelson was born in Russia and later moved to the United States. Her sculptures are characterized by their large size, and repurposed components. She worked mostly with scrap wood and found objects.  Her pieces also tend to be monochromatic, or painted in a wash of one color.  CIPLC students enjoyed using popsicle sticks and found objects to create their own monochromatic sculptures!  Check out the link below to read more about Nevelson and see some of her pieces:  https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/louise-nevelson-1696