​Clay and Sculpture - 2014

Students will be able to: 

1.    Identify characteristics of the art of Ken Parker.

2.    Create a hand sculpture inspired by your own personal symbol(s)

3.    Develop skills related to working with mold making.

4.    Create an abstract version of hand.

 

Procedures: 

1.    Look at the art of Ken Parker, symbolism of hands in our world, cultural references in decoration.

2.    Review mold making techniques (see handout for directions)

3.    Create a mold of a hand(s) in the style that represents you! Examples: The style and colors used will create a stylized/ abstract result. Example: A painter may hold a paintbrush.

 

Requirements:

1. Hands must be connected to an arm; size should be close to life-size; hand must include a school-appropriate symbol (talk about symbolism and brainstorm ideas); hand should depict a school-appropriate gesture; hand should be painted in one solid color, or in some sort of creative pattern; symbol should be painted in different colors so it will stand out. 

2. Sketch at least TWO examples and plan out their designs BEFORE MAKING MOLD!

3. Once desired hand form is achieved mold begins. (see mold instruction sheet!)

4. Students will add their symbol in the decoration after hand is molded.  The symbol can also be in the hand gesture, but ALSO in the decoration. THINK OF NON-CLICHÉ SYMBOLS!!!!

5.  Finished pieces will be painted with acrylic paints, paint pens, or spray paint. All hand molds should be covered with opaque color using good craftsmanship. 

 

 

QUESTIONS ON PROJECT:

1. What does your project symbolize through its form and also through decoration? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. How and why the symbol and/or decoration represents you?