3rd GRADE - 308

3rd GRADE - 307

3rd GRADE - 305

1st GRADE - 109

 

 

 

 

Professional product designers the Bressler Group started with the question "What if we started from scratch with all the unique United States state flags to make them have a matching color scheme and simpler overall design?" The resulting flags included a transformation of our own likeable state flag from

THIS:

 

to THIS:

 

In the case of Illinois's flag do you believe this was an improvement? Why or why not? Why/how might Americans benefit from having more unity between states?

For more information and short, thoughtful explanations for each transformation please visit: http://accelerator.bresslergroup.com/2013/08/united-we-stand/

 

 

While the appeal of making your mark in public places is undeniable and understandable, artists of all ages should ALWAYS remember to be careful when experimenting with art forms near or outside the boundaries of the law. Graffiti and street art have become more popular and well respected in the art community in recent years and - while I don't encourage vandalism - I DO encourage students to experiment with temporary street art such as reverse graffiti, yarn bombing, wheat paste, etc.

Canadian artist Dorota Pankowska reappropriates corporate logos "tagging" them using the products they represent (i.e. French's made out of mustard or Skippy made out of peanut butter). While the art is obviously temporary and washable, the art still makes the viewer think and re-imagine the products we use/eat/encounter everyday.

 

The New America from Nando Costa on Vimeo.

Stop-motion animation is not just reserved for drawings and cut paper - artists/filmmakers are constantly challenging and reinventing what are "acceptable" materials to use for the art form. In this example EVERY FRAME (24 frames per second) is a unique piece of laser engraved wood with a unique image. Pay attention to the constantly changing wood grain in each shot for a telling hint of the process. What other materials might be interesting to experiment with? Would a non-drawing process be harder or easier?