Today we learned about valuing "outsider" art, art that lies outside of the mainstream. Some of it may look like children's art. It is self-taught, lacks some conventions but supports a real desire to communicate in the present. Outsider art is hotly contested, at least when considering "beauty", "truth" and "nature." It is simple like folk art. Peggy Albers suggests that we have children emulate outsider art rather than art of the masters in order for children to see themslves as artists. This made me feel a bit more comfortable with my "art." She also suggested that we take photographs of our students' art, study it, talk to the kids about it, look for patterns and celebrate it.
In the afternoon we created collages of a social issue prevalent in our school area and neighbourhood. Our group chose poverty which was a theme mentioned by almost all other groups. Our next task is to create a public service announcement (PSA) using technology on our social issue. We will begin work on that tomorrow.
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What are you talking about, Bonnie? Tracy's already finished the projects. We're done, sister!
CHARITABLE, UNRELATED POSTING OF THE DAY:
Playing July 23 and 24 at Michigan Theater - "My Winnipeg" - Toronto International Film Festival: Best Canadian Film.
Have you ever wanted to relive your childhood and do things differently? Guy Maddin attempts to answer that question in this hilariously wacky and profoundly touching goodbye letter to his childhood hometown. (PG) 113 minutes
Yes, I have finished everything we need for the week. It took me hours and hours, and we aren't using any of it. Ah, the hypocrisy of it all...
Belfast Lounge here we come!
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