Found Object Art 3rd Grade

 3rd grade students learned about Found Object Art. We explored the artwork of Purvis Young, who's work is being exhibited at the JCMOMA in Jefferson City, MO.  Young was an American artist who spent most of his life unhoused. He utilized Found Object art to create art that told of his lived experience. 

Students utilized different recycled materials, as well as materials from home, to create original artwork. Materials used included a range of objects: charging cords, plastic "take out" containers, fabrics, soda cans, tissue boxes, cotton balls...the list goes on! 

Students were also able to enter their Found Object artwork in the JCMOMA contest. They named their artwork and wrote an Artist Statement about their piece which described their process and passion behind the work. 

Check out some of our creations below: 

 

Ukrainian Artwork for Ukraine Students

St. Peter Catholic School artists are participating in a nation-wide effort to encourage and inspire people suffering in Ukraine. 

Ms. Thurman connected with other art rooms in the USA who are creating artwork in solidarity with the Ukrainian families affected by the war. Art students participated in creating uplifting and empowering artwork using various mediums, including paint, oil pastel, markers, and colored pencils to communicate a message of compassion and hope. 

Art students learned that, throughout history, artists have come together to create artwork to support those suffering. Students engaged with symbols representing peace and unity in their artwork. We reflected on Pope Francis's call to the "peacemakers" to become helpers during the war. 

We stand in solidarity with the families suffering in Ukraine. We hope that our messages of Jesus's love and compassion will bring them peace during this grievous war.

Ms. Thurman is busy scanning and uploading our artwork into a Google Doc, which will be viewable by Ukrainian teachers, staff, and students. Please see below for student artwork and a glimpse of what the digital "gallery" looks like: 

Above: Digital "gallery" slide