Geometric Tessellation Grid Mural
Learning Targets
I can...
- Create an original Geometric Tessellation Grid Mural using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), color combinations (neutral, warm/cool colors, analogous colors), and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Artist (1989-Present) Maya Nayuk
- Use mathematical concepts (measurements, patterns, functions, tessellations) and design principles (repetition, composition, proportion) based on American Art
- Define Cross Stitch Pattern (a grid-based guide that tells an artist where to place x-shaped stitches on fabric to create a pattern)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Kilim 1 (2024) Maya Hayuk
2. Read Mathterpieces: The Art Of Problem Problem Solving by Greg Paprocki
3. Discussion Questions "Why would a human invent shapes, patterns, or tessellations? What if buildings were only made from one shape (triangles, circles, ovals, swaures)? How do artists use mathematics (geometric, tessellations, symmetry) to create artwork? How do design principles (repetition, balance, harmony) help to create a mural? How does a mural represent a school community and why would a school community create a mural? Why would an artist simplify an image into patterns, shapes, or pixels? How can your individual contributions strengthen a community artwork? What do you find difficult about working inside a grid or pattern system? How do these geometric shapes (circles, triangles, squares, rectangles) create a bigger picture? Did you know the artist used mandalas, Rorschach tests, and pysanka as visual inspiration for her artwork? What happens when you look at artwork up close compared to far away? Is Maya Hayuk's artwork more mathematical or emotional? Why do contemporary muralists often use geometric abstraction?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 5 2" X 2" construction paper diamonds
2. Use a protractor, straight edge, and compass to draw lines to help divide the sections of each construction paper diamond
3. Write name/positive message on each 2" X 2" construction paper diamond before adding the diamonds to the Geometric Tessellation Grid Mural
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Geometric Tessellation Grid Mural for Assigned Tables
2. Hammer Projects: Maya Hayuk (2024) Maya Mayuk
3. Discussion Questions "What are some similarities and differences between these examples of previous murals? How does an artist handle revisions to the design of a mural? How do artists create digital mockups or sketches to visualize the mural on the wall? What type of mural does the artist specialize in: realism, abstract, or illustrative? What is your experience with public art? Do you think this method would be helpful for drawing other things? How do artists make their artwork today? Is there something that could be improved in this artwork? How does someone become an artist? When did the artist start making artwork? What happens when two geometric shapes (triangles, squares, ovals, diamonds) overlap? Does the geometric shapes (triangles, squares, ovals, diamonds) create a new color?"
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Day Three, Art Start
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