Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages
Learning Targets
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- Create an original Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use shape variation (geometric organic free form), form (two dimensional three dimensional), and texture (actual visual implied) inspired by Multidisciplinary Sculptor (2003-Present) Pauline Loctin
- Use pleating techniques (hand folding, machine folding, heat pressing, box pleats, inverted pleats) and design principles (composition, variation, balance) based on Paper Sculpture
- Define Nonrepresentational Art (a type of visual art that does not depict objects, people, or scenes from the real world)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. The Flow Of Emotional Numbness (2023) Pauline Loctin
2. Read Dreams by Ezra Jacks Keats
3. Discussion Questions "Are the colors placed throughout the artwork to create a visual balance? Does one square look too heavy? Are the varied shapes working well together? How do artists deconstruct and reconstruct artwork? How does the artist transform flat paper into three dimensional sculptural forms? What type of sensory experience and feelings do these forms convey? What color do you think would be fun to use if you were making artwork like the artist? How do you think the artist make a flat piece of paper stand up and keep shape? Did you know the artist was a musician who played the violin for a long time? Do you think learning music can help with making artwork? Do you think artists have create freedom when making artwork? What story do you think this piece of art is telling? If you had an unlimited supply of paper in any color, what amazing sculpture creation would you make?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Draw three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) as a line design for the abstract collages
3. Outline three line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) with black oil pastels for the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages for Assigned Tables
2. Chromatic Reflection (2023) Pauline Loctin
3. Discussion Questions "What does art mean to you? What ideas, concerns, or objects have motivated your work? How would you describe your artistic style? What is success or successful to you? Is there ea distinct mood? Does it make you think about anything? Does anything jump out at you? What did the artist say about the piece? How did you start out as an artist? When do you feel your best? Do you still struggle with comparison to other artists? If so, how are you able to move past this? What do your paintings reveal bout your personality? Where or how do you rediscover inspiration? Who is the artist shown above? What do you think the artist is thinking about when working on this sculpture? How do artists know when an artwork is complete? What do you think the origin of the titles say about the artwork? How do you think the artist feels about sculpture?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) to add basic shapes (geometric organic free form) to the positive space (foreground) of the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages
2. Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) to add basic shapes (geometric organic free form) to the negative space (background) of the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages
3. Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) to add details (patterns texture designs) to the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scissors, construction paper)
Lesson Activities
1. Use complementary colors (red green, blue orange, yellow purple) to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground) of the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages
2. Use complementary colors (red green, blue orange, yellow purple) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages
3. Add design details (pattern texture designs) to the positive space (foreground) of the Pauline Loctin Abstract Collages
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