A fun Sculpture project by Middle School students.

We began this lesson by watching a video about the artist Joan Miro it is a wonderful video that you can find on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TV0beMXxW8&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL.  Afterwards we discussed surface design and looked at many images of various art forms to inspire and ignite our imaginations.  I think it worked.  No two sculpture projects were alike.  The technique we used was to bend a wire coat hanger into an interesting form then cover it with a nylon stocking which is coated with latex house paint mixed with glue.  It actually gives the surface a canvas type feel which is easy to paint on.  Some students opted to not cover their hanger with a nylon stocking and instead wrapped the hanger with cotton batting which was later wrapped in plaster gauze. The creative process took on different meaning for each of them.  I learned that some students are risk takers and became very adventurous on their creative journey.  Others just loved playing with color.  One made his to serve a cause. And of course there is the "cat" lover of the group, hers amazed me.  Enjoy the work of these talented young artists.