Co-op Art Class Makes Cornell Boxes
Posted in Inside the Co-op Day on February 8th, 2009 by Elaine | Permalink |
Choosing from among some found objects for the Cornell boxes.
Some works in progress.
A completed Cornell box! Materials used include small wood scraps, pogs, small plastic animals, paper.
A completed Cornell box! Materials used include paper, plastic horse, ribbon.
The young artist with his creation. Materials used include multiple found objects, map and netting.
Usually in art class we are very process and practice oriented, but some projects particularly lend themselves to being products, such as these boxes done in the style of Joseph Cornell.
Many members of Co-op contributed to this ambitious project: thanks to the parent who brought in all those cigar boxes, to those who contributed found objects, glue, ribbon and paper, and thanks to the parent who suggested the idea!
The kids absolutely loved it, and we may even make a second round of boxes!
Want to know more about Joseph Cornell and his boxes? Visit the Art Institute of Chicago, once the Modern Wing opens, in May 2009 to see some in person. (Currently, only three are on view.)
And visit this super site: http://www.josephcornellbox.com