FACES & SPACES
creating original art inspired by museum collections
Local museums are serve as a source of inspiration and continued learning. During these classes, students experience the joy of viewing exhibits on display. They then learn to extract the concepts, colors, forms, and messaging from the things they observe as a jumping point for their own creation. Through guided questions and class discussions students extract, articulate and share their process throughout the weeks. Skills explored during these classes range from painting, drawing, sculpture, print making and collage. The featured exhibit determines what medium is used for the course. The conceptual aspect of this class allows students to observe and choose from a variety of museum works. It also allows them to interject and develop their personal style. Often times, this is a chance to appreciate a new technique, color palette or medium. A great balance of structure and skill building as well as personal expression comes into play during this course.
Posters were created after viewing the Brooks Museum exhibit of vintage posters. The theme or message of the museum art was then interpreted into the students own story. (Far left) Student art inspired by poster Jane Avril 1893 by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (middle left). (Middle right) Student art inspired by poster Anxiousness, 1897 by Eugene Grasset (far right).