Nature has long influenced artists and their creations. Inspired by the work of Andy Goldsworthy, this program encourages students to go beyond paper and brush to create art in nature, from nature. First, students learn how artists, such as Goldsworthy, use the elements of design (colour, texture, and shape, etc.) to create captivating works of art. Then, students venture into the wild to find natural materials with which to create works of art of their very own. Once complete, students will have the opportunity to share their piece and creative process with the class.
Environment Centre Program
Nature Sculpture
Resources:
Wings, Waves & Webs: Patterns in Nature
By Robin Mitchell Cranfield
Andy Goldsworthy Studio
https://andygoldsworthystudio.com/
Canadian Artist - Edward Burtynsky
https://www.edwardburtynsky.com/home
Post Visit Activities: (if applicable)
Curriculum Links:
The Arts: Visual Arts
• Grades 1-12
Elements of Design -
• line, shape, and form, space, colour, texture, and value
Principle of Design -
• contrast, repetition, and rhythm, variety, emphasis, proportion, balance, unity,
and harmony, and movement
* Curriculum links for this program are based on "The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8:
The Arts"
Mathematics
• Grades 1-8 - Algebra: Patterns and Relationships
* Curriculum links for this program are based on "The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8:
Mathematics"
* Curriculum links for this program are based on “The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Science and Technology“
Feel free to contact us about modifying programs to suit older or younger students.
Pathway to Stewardship & Kinship
6. Play in Nature Often
7. Share Books, Songs, and Games about Nature
8. Make Some Nature Art
14. Learn New Outdoor Activities
15. Try: Gardening, Feeding Birds, Finding Critters, Exploring
30. Describe Your Ecological Self
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
