Art Room News 

Weeks 4 and 5, Term 1

2023 

Abstract Art.....

When we think of Abstract Art, we may think of artworks by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock. The [Encyclopaedia of] Britannica explains abstract art as "painting, sculpture, or graphic art in which the portrayal of things from the visible world plays little or no part." 

In the Mullum Art Studio, we explore Abstract Art to provide opportunities to play and experiment with materials and concepts such as colour, line, pattern, texture whilst at the same time allowing student expression and ways to express feelings and responses. 

I have loved the curiosity and abandon the students have shown whilst working on their artworks over the last two weeks. Abstract art is often a tricky concept to grasp, especially when we are all so used to drawing and painting subjects such as our pets, houses, cars and ourselves in a particular way. The expressions of pride on the children's faces when showing their completed work has been priceless! 

Take a look at our young artists' wonderful work!

Grade 2 students have enjoyed learning facts about famous artist Pablo Picasso. Did you know that he had 23 names? Just ask your child and see what knowledge they can share about Picasso. We looked at artworks such as our very own National Gallery of Victoria, "Weeping Woman" and discussed Picasso's placement of features and his intentions. We then had a go at creating our own abstract portraits. What do you think? 

Grade 3/4 Britto Hearts. 

We started these artworks on St Valentine's Day and celebrated Brazilian Artist Romero Britto's love of colour, shape and pattern. We also had fun using some brand new art materials, such as metallic and white fine liners to finesse and add detail to our designs.

Mural update...

All is going well on our mural with our glorious, but sometimes challenging, Melbourne weather delaying progress. I have started to apply the deep ochre reds to the design - one of my favourite colours but requiring many many coats to get the desired depth of colour. My favourite thing to do at the end of my school day is to stand and look out to the mountains and turn to our very own depiction and imagine it complete. Take a look at the progress so far.....

Deanne Lawn

Visual Arts Teacher