Louise Nevelson: Building Community Through Art Assemblage

 

Louise Nevelson was an American sculptor known for her groundbreaking work in the realm of assemblage art, creating intricate sculptures from found objects and wood. Her art often explored themes of identity, transformation, and community, drawing inspiration from the urban landscapes around her. As we celebrate the arts in our school, the Visual Arts Department envisioned an art installation inspired by Nevelson's unique approach. This initiative served as a collaborative project, bringing together students, teachers, and staff to create something beautiful and meaningful together. Nevelson once said, 'Art is the essence of community, binding us together in a shared vision of beauty and creativity.' Through this installation, we echo Nevelson's sentiment, recognizing the power of art to foster connection and build a sense of community on our campus.

Hello, art fans! Today, I'm super excited to tell you about our cool art project at school. Get ready for a story full of fun, creativity, and art that can change the world! Well, on ur campus we sure did make a vast impact at being seen. Good stuff folks, Good stuff, I tell you! Our Amazing Art Adventure: Inspired by Louise Nevelson here is a very cool idea for your school too. We will post the final gallery here but stay tuned for how we made it happen in a follow up post.

It all started with an idea from the famous artist Louise Nevelson. She made awesome sculptures from everyday things like wood and metal. Her art was so amazing that it inspired us to try something new! We wanted to honor Nevelson's awesome art, so we decided to make our own sculptures. We gathered all sorts of stuff—old furniture, metal scraps, even pieces of wood. Then, with lots of excitement, we got to work, knowing that there were no limits to what we could create. We had homerooms and all faculty and staff involved in this lesson. Basically, the information was clean out your junk drawer. Not kidding and the results did not disappoint.

Every step of our project was like a magical adventure. We searched for materials, shared ideas, and worked together to make something incredible. It was like our school turned into a big art studio where everyone could join in and have fun. Y’all, it was a bit of a pain to organize but so well worth it. You can see the visuals below. Finally, after lots of hard work, we unveiled our masterpiece! Seeing it all finished was amazing. We were so proud of what we made together. Every little detail showed how we worked as a team and how powerful art can be. Yes, this was a huge hit in our BFIC Art Gallery!

But the best part was sharing our art with everyone. Our families, teachers, and even visitors loved seeing what we created. It sparked conversations and made people smile, showing that art can bring people together in a special way. Like what a great way to stir up some good ole free PR for the art department and build community at the same time. Ahhhh, it was amazing!

Our adventure with Louise Nevelson taught us that art isn't just about making things—it's about dreaming big, trying new things, and believing in ourselves. With art, we can make the world a more beautiful place, one masterpiece at a time.

Here's to Louise Nevelson, to all of us amazing students, and to the endless possibilities of art! Let's keep dreaming, creating, and inspiring each other to reach for the stars. Stay tuned for more art information on how we made this happen for our one school.

1969

Building Perspective

In this lesson, Students will learn and apply principles of perspective drawing to create a realistic depiction of a building as viewed from a low angle. Have you ever been to a big city and looked up? This is the effect we are going for on these drawings.

National Standards followed:

Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes

Using knowledge of structures and functions.

Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.

Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

Materials Needed:

• Drawing paper or sketchbooks
• Pencils (2B or softer for shading)
• Erasers
• Rulers
• Reference images of buildings (optional)
• Examples of perspective drawings
• Watercolor paint and supplies
• Sharpie

How this class was broken down into mini steps:

1. Begin by discussing what perspective drawing is and its importance in art and architecture.
2. Show examples of perspective drawings, particularly those featuring buildings viewed from a low angle.
3. Discuss how perspective can create the illusion of depth and space in a two-dimensional artwork.
4. Demonstrate the basic principles of one-point perspective, focusing on how lines converge towards a single vanishing point.

5. Explain how to set up the horizon line and vanishing point for a drawing of a building looking up.
6. Show how to sketch basic shapes for the building's structure, using the vanishing point as a guide for placement and proportion.
7. Demonstrate how to add details such as windows, doors, and architectural features while maintaining perspective.
8. 8. Have students begin their drawings, encouraging them to start with light, loose sketches to establish the basic structure and perspective.

9. Circulate around the classroom to provide individual guidance and feedback as needed.
10. Encourage students to experiment with different architectural styles and details to personalize their drawings.
11. 11. Allow students to continue working on their drawings independently, focusing on refining details and adding shading for depth.

12. Emphasize the importance of observation and careful measurement to maintain a realistic perspective.
13. Encourage students to take risks and be creative with their compositions.

On Youtube and other blogs that have this same type of lesson. Here is a link below:

How to draw A City in one point perspective looking up view

Thanks for stopping by, 1969