This class of fifth graders was fortunate to visit The High Museum of Art last year and see the Picasso to Warhol Exhibit. We studied all the artists in the time leading up to our visit and we created art in many of those artist's styles. This year we are making soft sculptures in the style of Claes Oldenburg. Oldenburg is famous for his monumental sculptures of Pop Art placed in public places. 5th graders are familiar with his work because his sculpture Balzac is on permanent display on at The High.
Last year in preparation for this project I ordered a box of panty hose in neutral colors - I didn't expect them to be so sheer! But we are working with it. Next time I'll use tights - but how cute! RIGHT???