Monday, 30 May 2016

Expression of Creativity- PYP art exhibition




Expression of Creativity
Diverse themes , vibrant colors, and simple yet calculated compositions define artworks of the PYP students as enthusiastic learners . With the ability to portray a wide range of subject matter, from expressionistic portraits to Zentangle, optical illusion( OP art) water colour works and many more , their works  reflect their creative thinking process. What makes the art works so unique is the students' confidence in showing individual expression. The main objective of this exhibition is  showcasing the expression of creativity.


Students were very confident in talking about their art, as all the artworks are done during the process of inquiry in their art lessons. Few of the art works were the part of their integration with the POI units. Throughout the year they have experienced learning various techniques like pencil shading, soft pastel smudging, water wash technique, brush handling etc. while working with diverse themes. They even have learnt about various art styles and artists like OP art, POP art, Andy Goldsworthy, Jean Dubuffet, Wayne Thiebaud, Georgia O’Keeffe and many more. Parents were also given experience of making art along with their child by arranging various creative stations for them. Overall it was a spectacular art exhibition by budding artists of junior school



































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Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Mandala- a form of a circular design




GRADE 4 STUDENTS HAVE CREATED MANDALA IN CONNECTION WITH POI UNIT CULTURE


Mandalas, What  Are They?

The word Mandala (pronunciation mon- dah- lah) means "circle".  A Mandala represents wholeness, a cosmic diagram reminding us of our relation to infinity, extending beyond and within our bodies and minds.

The mandala appears to us in all aspects of life, the Earth, the Sun, the Moon and more obviously the circles of life encompassing friends, family and communities.

Mandalas are circular designs symbolizing the notion that life is never ending. Many mandalas have spiritual significance to an individual or group of individuals. The Hindus were one of the first people to use a mandala as a spiritual tool, but the mandalas most individuals are familiar with, are ones made by Buddhists.

Mandalas are used for meditation purposes allowing the individual meditating to become one with the universe. There are not many who are able to achieve this state of mind from just studying a mandala. The symbolism behind the creation of a mandala can have significant meaning for many individuals whether they are Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, Pagan or of any other religious orientation.

Mandalas can be created by individuals to symbolize their journeys through life. Mandalas can also tell a story of where an individual has been.  In some cases they will reveal the individual's path in life.  Groups can create mandalas that will reveal what they should be doing in order to grow and develop as a group.
(http://spiritualawakening.weebly.com/mandalas-what-are-they.html)