Arts Explorer #2: Instant Sculpture

Instant Sculpture is a particular point in time's product.  Different direction has different image.  Here are the four dimensions, each offering a different view on the sculpture. As each person views art differently, so can I with the help of looking at this sculpture at four different angles. The sculpture is quite simple: stack up pennies and place them on various surfaces. Use your eyes and creativity; add a spice of imagination... and voila!

According to Schirrmacher & Fox (2009) stated, "ECE children can sculpt with clay; this is vital to early childhood. Both art and movement involve nonverbal expression"(p.270).  

The reason behind the sculpture:

I used the penny because its worth is close to none - production of the penny is almost abolished by the Canadian government. After taking the abundant pennies from my purse and mindlessly playing around with them, I realized that they do have worth - as art. The penny is irreplaceable yet so easily dispensable.

Here's a work in progress... enjoy!

Reference

Schirrmacher, R., & Fox, J.E. (2009).  Art and creative development for young children (6th Ed.).  Belmont, CA: Delmar.

Arts Explorer #1: My Creative Inspiration

Finding Inspiration

This video gives me great joy because it makes me realize that all of life - any time, any place - is inspiration. Inspiration is simply an idea that floats free and enters a mind at a certain time.

Imagine What Creativity Would Look Like. But Don't Tell Me, Because I See It Differently...

The Irony of Creativity

There is no definition for creativity.

Just like the word, there are no limits to its definition. Nor are there suitable words to describe it.

There are no boundaries. 

There are no rules.

There is no frame, 

no packaging, 

no strings, 

no set time period, 

no set place, 

no set feeling 

or mental state. 

The irony, of course, is, I've just created a definition.

What is the relationship between creativity and a child's development in ECE ?    Creative children should be viewed as national as sets.  As Schirrmacher & Fox, 2009, stated , " the ECE educator needs creative individuals who will not settle for givens, but instead strive to fulfill themselves while making the world a better place live for all people" (p.20).

Reference

Schirrmacher, R., & FOx, J.E. (2009), Art and creative development for young children (6the Ed.). Belmont, CA: Delmar.