Pre/Post VTS Scoring Rubric Questions and Self Portrait Collages

Hi, Class!  Happy Wednesday!

I was reading back through a few of the blogs that I wasn't sure I had responded to and noticed a promise to examine scoring rubric questions for the written assessments.  If the examples I posted on Blackboard were NOT helpful to you or if you had instances that fell "outside the example box," please post them on Blackboard and we'll try to "discuss them that way.  Remember, disagreements are fine, but we always do so respectfully!  ;0)

Also, be watching Rusty's and Jessica's blogs for their self-portrait collages.  I'd like for everyone to respond VTS style (the three magic questions!) and respond to responses, so we can co-construct meaning for each wonderful work.  I'll ask the artists to read, but not comment until I close the virtual VTS session on Sunday night.  They will then have an opportunity to comment on our observations. 

Let me know if you need clarifications.

Enjoy the rest of your week!
Mary

AWESOME website that all should add to their resource list for current and future teaching! It's amazing what you can find while cruising the internet (instead of going to bed on time!)  geenmuseum.org presents "Art & Ecology: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Curriculum."  Lots of fuel for big ideas!!

http://www.greenmuseum.org/c/aen/

I was particularly taken with this image called, not surprisingly, "Grizzly Bear." What impressed me most was WHO created it and the materials from which is was constructed.  It was created by Robert Wirtz, an encarcerated artist in New Mexico from materials at hand...in this case, rolled and burned toilet paper and paint. This is proof that you can jail the body, but not the desire to "make special." The creative spirit can clearly not be held down! A perfect example of making the ordinary extraordinary!

More images can be seen at the above address under Image Gallery. 

Andi LaVine Arnovitz: Feminist Fiber Artist

I continue my research into inspiring 21st Century female fiber artists who use clothing as metaphor in their their art.  My latest find is Andi LaVine Arnovitz who was actually from Kansas City until a few years ago when she moved to Jerusalem.  More of her work can be seen at the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art in the Brooklyn  Museum.
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/feminist_art_base/gallery/wwwandiarnovitzcom.php

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