Sixth Graders Create a Pumpkin Patch with a Spirited Twist

Sixth graders started the semester studying the color wheel and color theory, tints and tones, and abstract art. To use their new knowledge classes had a creative race against the clock. They visited stations in the art room where they were challenged to see how many tints and tones they could make in a short time span, resulting in a captivating abstract art piece that was ultimately turned into a collaborative display in the sixth grade hallway.

Last month sixth graders studied contemporary Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, who accentuates the use of bold, contrasting color, repetitive patterns (especially dots), and movement (through the use of organic lines) in all of her work - whether it be painting, mixed media, sculpture or interactive installations.

The Chargers observed various two- and three-dimensional examples of Kusama’s pumpkins, as well as her rounded, asymmetrical form of the pumpkins. After observation and discussion of her work students created their own pumpkins with Kusama’s elements and styles. Check out the Shorecrest Middle School hallway and see if you can spot their 2D pumpkin patch!

Flickr album: Sixth Grade Art, Fall 2023 | Height: auto | Theme: Default | Skin: Default Skin

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