Welcome to my studio projects portfolio – Part 1

Collage

Self-assessment: All About Me Collage – Checklist

• My Name (Not Written)
• Fully Covered Page
• At least 5 images
• Represents Me!

Wire Sculpture – Inspired by Alexander Calder

Artist Statement: “Mushroom Magic!“

This process was really fun and something I’ve never really worked with before. First, I initially tried to create a cherry on one side and plain brown beads on the other side. Unfortunately, my cherry idea was not looking like I envisioned, so I had to pivot. Right away, I thought of a mushroom. I created two mushrooms on the other side and used a white paint pen to make the mushrooms feel more iconic.

Next up was bending and balance. The wire was slightly tricky to bend without pliers, so this could be challenging for younger ages. However, once I got the shape I wanted, it balanced on my wood block pretty much right away. The mushrooms are the same weight, so I imagine that helped.

I love how creative and unique this project is! It’s also very easy to obtain all the materials and low risk, which are always things I’m looking for. I’d definitely try this project in a classroom setting.

Bundle Dye – With Natural Dyes

Overall the process was very straight forward as follows:

• Lightly spray your cotton piece with water to dampen it
• Arrange the natural dye materials (dried cosmos, marigolds, eucalyptus, log wood and cochineal) on half of the fabric
• Fold over the fabric and roll tightly, wrapping it with string
• Allow dry time (Steaming)
• Unwrap your bundle dye to reveal the results!!

Artist Statement: “Flower Pwr”

This assignment was very fun a something I would love to explore in my future classroom. I’ve never had the opportunity to naturally dye anything! Of course tie dye was a large part of my childhood, but I never really liked it due to the messy nature of it.

After a week, we were able to unroll the bundles. The product was so beautiful! I was really impressed with the bold colours the natural substances produced. This process was so easy and fun and the product is something I can cherish forever.

When reflecting on this project, perhaps it could be fun to go on nature walk and collect supplies for dyeing or create a class garden.

I entitled this project “Flower Pwr” because it uses all sorts of different natural materials and produced something so bold and powerful!!

Collaborative Class Piece

Artist Statement: “Many Hands, One Heart”

This collaborative piece in 100% something I will be doing in my future classroom. I love how it provokes conversation, creativity and friendship.

I decided to create a heart shape with the tape and used a monochromatic pink colour scheme to portray “love”. I enjoyed the fact that I had to communicate to my classmates what I was hoping my art piece will look like, but letting go and also being ok with it not being perfect. Letting go of control is especially something I’m working on. I also enjoyed the fact that we were paired up with someone we may not always work with. I learnt a lot about these classmates and truly appreciate the time I had to hear about them and their lives.

I entitled this piece “Many Hands, One Heart”. This piece was created by several people whom have different interests, but all have the same love and appreciation for education. It’s so important to collaborate with colleagues in this line of work, and something I plan on implementing in my classroom.