ECHOES

How can we make everyday experiences more meaningful?

We should live in the moment, appreciate the small things, don't wish for things all the time, and notice when we feel happy.

FREEZING WATER

How do the forces of nature influence your reaction?

Nature affects mood, health, and desire. We might not want to spend much time outside if the weather is cold.  Staying inside too much can be unhealthy.

"Studio Art Class"

FREEZING WATER

FREEZING DAY!!!

A creative view of WE

WE

How do you see immigration?  Is it good for Canada?

Yes, it is good for Canada because it helps our economy improve.

What are the hardships related to immigration and settlement?

They do not know how to communicate with others.

"Sindy, Mandy, and SooMin"

217.5 ARCS X 13

What can you do to respect the environment and create balance?

Everything is equal and so we need to respect our environment by perserving nature.  We need to recycle and stay away from poisons.

"Studio Art C"

ENGAGEMENT

What is a successful relationship?

A successful relationship is when people have respect for each other, they trust each other, and they love each other.

"Ana Isabel and Kseniya"

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A-MAZE-ING LAUGHTER

Can you express your emotions and ideas freely in this society?

Yes, because especially in Canada, with it's freedom and liberty, we can support society with our ideas and opinions.

"Juan and Rox"

A-MAZE-ING LAUGHTER

Can you express your emotions and ideas freely in this society?

Yes, we can, through the media, internet, and the newspaper.

"Sindy, Mandy, Soo Min"

KING AND QUEEN

What is your relationship with machines?

Machines help us. We need computers and other machines.

"Fiona, Gaziz, and Mandy" 

We cannot live without our laptops and the Social Network.  We need to communicate with people on our machines.

"Sindy, Mandy, and Soo Min"

PILLOWS

How does Homelessness impact society?

It let's us see what it is actually like for some people and we should appreciate everything we have.

I feel bad for these people and think we should stop it.

"Gabriel"

SKIN OF TIME

What do trees represent for you?

Trees represent relationships.  They represent my family.

"Cathy"

MEETING

What can be gained from collaboration?

If you work together, in a team, you will do better work and have more ideas.

"Juan Paulo and Rox" 

How important are sharing and trying to understand each other?

To understand each other is the main part of life.  We need to share ideas and create something important.

"Ana Isabel and Kseniya"  

The Tour

The good weather made the tour much more enjoyable than what could have been.  It was cold, but students were good sports about it.  They looked at the sculptures, touched them, and photographed them.  The view surrounding the art was spectacular so photos were even more creatively planned.  The tour took three hours and students were back by 12:00. They said the next day that it was interesting and enjoyable.

In class, students worked in pairs to answer thought provoking questions about each sculpture they saw.  Upcoming posts will highlight the best answers.

King and Queen

It was a chilly day, but Bodwell students braved the cold hard steel of this installation. 

Standing on "Pillows"

Students were quite intrigued by this installation.  

Field Trip Preparation

On Jan 17, the students were introduced to the Vancouver Biennale Sculptures around Vancouver through a power point presentation.  The Vancouver Biennale is a non-profit organization that supports the installation of monumental sculptures by emerging global artists.  The 2009-2011 Biennale pursues the theme of “in-transit-ion” with an emphasis on our society and how it is culturally diverse, fast-paced, has changing attitudes. 

Students were hopefully inspired by photos of the sculptures and the Big Ideas associated with them.  A question was given to them with each photo that was to generate dialogue about each of the sculptures and get them thinking about what they mean.  In the next 6 weeks the idea connected to each sculpture will be the idea that will be used to create new art. 

On Jan 19^th, students were taken on a bus tour of 10 of the sculptures in the Kitsilano, Beach Ave, Coal Harbour areas.  Prior to the tour, my husband and I drove the route and visited each the 10 sculptures I was going to show my students.  It was a gorgeous day and I was very impressed with the art we saw.  Parking was a huge issue(we went on a Sunday) and I hoped that it would be less difficult for the Bodwell Bus driver.  I mapped out the route for him and circled possible parking places.

BODWELL HIGH SCHOOL

Big Ideas: Responding to Public Art

Here we go!!!
The goal is an ART EXHIBITION at CityScape Community Art Space.  Students at Bodwell High School will participate in an exciting journey of self discovery and creativity.  They will view and study Vancouver Biennale monumental sculptures and then create artworks that respond to the sculpture's Big Ideas.