For this project we are working with acrillic paint on stretched canvas. (How can you not feel like an artist when you paint on canvas?!) We talked about the theory of gestalt as it applies to artwork. It is the idea that the sum is greater than the parts, or that when a shape or form is repeated into a pattern or group, the piece as a whole is what makes the statement. A big concept to grasp, but these girls impress me with their understanding and willingness to dig right in and experiment artistically.
This painting will take several classes I am guessing, but here are some photos of the girls at work. (Alyssa we missed you ... hope your wrist is feeling better! You'll catch up though, no worries.)
Stay tuned for more work-in-progress updates on this one!