Contemporary artists often create artworks that relate to identity. Investigate these works and follow it up with one of the workshops below.
The Art Gallery and Me Level 1-2
Draw a cut out of yourself at the art gallery in an exhibition of your very own pictures.
My Family Fabulously Framed Level 1-2
Drawn family members are framed in shiny foil with added decorations.
Where Did You Get That Hat? Level 1-4
Students use mirrors to paint themselves wearing a silly hat.
Brothers and Sisters Level 1-4
Students make cut-outs of themselves and their siblings. Their distorted shadows extend down the paper.
Welcome to My World Level 2-4
The focus of this visit is artworks that express identity. Students will design artworks that reveal their interests and personalities using symbols and objects floating on top of each other in space.
I’m Special Level 2-4
The idea that each individual is important is expressed by creating a self portrait cut-out figure wearing a korowai (Maori cloak).
Me in My Bedroom Level 2-4
Your bedroom reveals a lot about you like favourite books, pictures and toys. Will you draw it messy or tidy?
Chinese Zodiac Families Level 2-4
Students will design an animal family portrait based on the birthdays of family members and how they relate to the animals of the Chinese zodiac.
My Name Is… Level 3-4
Explore ways of working with your name using fancy block lettering and shading.
Painted Self Portraits Level 3-4
Use a mirror to paint a picture of yourself.
A Few of My Favourite Things Level 3-4
Create a still life picture depicting objects that have personal significance.
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'Where did you get that Hat?'
'Where did you get that Hat?'
Gracie Year 1 George Street Normal School
'My Family Fabulously Framed'
Jessica Year 6 Andersons Bay School 'All About Me' |
