A wall with graffiti
An interesting experience with mixed media has been realized by students of grade 8. We studied the contrast between light and shadow and we drew … Read more
Matisse on the cabinet!
What an idea! A large collage with adhesive paper to decorate the cabinets of art room! Which artist, if not Matisse, can give us the inspiration … Read more
Inspired by Matisse Cut-Outs
An important exhibition in 2014 at the Tate Modern in London was dedicated to a giant of modern art Henri Matisse (Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs, 17 April … Read more
My Alien Friend!
Among the topics studied in the literature of this period by the students of grade 9 there is the literary genre of science fiction. This … Read more
Portrait inspired by the paintings of Erik Jones
With students of Year 9, we approached the theme of the portrait. Following a pattern drawn on a sheet of squared paper, each student drew a … Read more
A portrait by Picasso made with collage
In this exercise, one of the famous Cubist portraits painted by Picasso has been made with collage, using different kinds of paper (colored tissue paper, … Read more
Lego Avatar
Here’s another fun way to learn about the guys who start the year 8 and to get some clues about their personality: I invited each … Read more
An Egyptian sarcophagus ceramic
With the technique of slabs of clay here is an activity for the children of the Primary School on the subject of Ancient Egypt. The … Read more
The banners for the School
After a year in Bristol I’m going back to Italy. I have worked with pleasure at Cherry Garden Primary School and, as a goodbye gift, I … Read more
Prints inspired by the German Expressionist group “Die Brücke”
With pupils in Year 9 (classe 3) we made some lovely prints inspired by the German Expressionist group “Die Brücke”. We have carved small plates … Read more
Painting the Mona Lisa
In the painting competition of 3rd February 2013, organized by the Italian Cultural Center of Bristol, children between 6 and 11 years have ventured into the … Read more
A Face Collage
How many colors, patterns, textures, shapes, objects you can find in a magazine? It’s an inexhaustible source of ideas to create whatever you want! We thought … Read more