Wow! Grimanesa Amoros: Beauty, Bubbles, Light, Lines & Fun! On my always engaging tour today with Riva Blumenfeld of http://www.blumenfeldfineart.com/. Mrs. Amoros took the time to take us on a journey through bubble islands, lines of lights and even into Times Square’s installation for the Armory show (Did you see it?) These pieces made me …
Experimenting with myriad materials, destruction- and it’s beauty- was our focus last week on canvases based on the Guggenheim Gutai exhibition… Children of all ages and adults should reserve now to see the Guggenheim’s Gutai show with us! Call 646-755-7733 or visit www.ClairesCreativeAdventures.com/MuseumAdventures
What fun we had connecting, balancing and manipulating wire and meta today @ the Met! As you can see, not only the kids enjoyed… and on my way home, I walked past more bent metal sculptures @ the Hubert Gallery on Madison Avenue… what a treat! Great job guys and gals! Have a safe trip …
Students were inspired by Basquiat’s loose, free- style improvisational paintings to paint with repetition of lines and shapes as well as using words and symbols. A friend of Andy Warhol, Basquiat was different from graffiti artists because his words had a higher meaning than just a name on the side of a building. He described his work, “I cross out words so …
In Art Adventures, children discussed the work of David Hockney and his interest in space, digital reproduction and representations of the real world. Children used layering and parts to create a whole to make their own non-conventional photomontages which played with different points of perspective and explore representation.
Art Adventures Studio took a class trip to explore the exciting world of Gutai at the Guggenheim Museum. Check it out:
In Art Adventures, students learned about the work of Rachel Whiteread and her use of molds and negative space. Children mixed and poured their own plaster molds and chose how to add color and arrange them. Take a peek!
Austin James’ art was chosen to be on the Buckley art exhibition invitation! We take pride in Austin’s work as a budding artist, an avid Museum Adventurer (with CCA!) and a great kid. Notice his use of pattern, color and composition which, combined, make this eagle “fly!” “Thank you for all that you have taught my …
Last Friday, Museum Adventures explored Metal, Shape, and Balance while looking at the work of Alexander Calder and John Chamberlain at the Met. Take a peek at the outstanding results!
This past Saturday in our Parent/Child Workshop, parents and children worked together with Cecile Chong to create their own Encaustics. In class, we drew a story on canvases for the basis of our painting, covered them with encaustics, etched lines to be filled, and poored wax! Take a peek at the fantastic results below and don’t …