Spring Theatrics and Mask Making Mackenzie Younger and Dina Comolli came together to provide a combo class for 7’s leading students through a creative mixed media mask making exercise. Using fabric, paper, paint, and “goodies”, children created symbolic costumes of this beloved season. Dina Cornoli then used the costumes in a drama and acting activity …
Month: March 2014
Watch how teaching artist Mackenzie Younger has “brought to life” the body with his layers of unique materials and tools. Each surface required a specific tool, which became layers of the various systems of the body. Bravo!
I paid a visit to Jack’s house one day to make a Jeff Koons balloon sculpture with him. Did he follow all of the steps? Did he successfully take on plasterwrap? Well, actually he did… but does that really trump the joy of making art? I think not…
Inspired by artist Dona Nelson @ the Thomas Erben Gallery and @ the Whitney Biennial 2014, as well as the Gutai movement we studied last year @ the Guggenheim Museum… This contemporary artists inspires: exploration of negative space, use of various painting tools and body, building composition and contrasting materials and lines! And sewing on canvas?! They’ll love …
Wow, there’s just too much to know about this city! I’d better sharpen up the facts, before I get my NYC tour guide licence this spring to hone in on what’s to know about people, art and architecture-providing ADULT tours with flair! Ps- this was made of wood!