Saturday 2 March 2013

Calder Inspired Wire Portraits

I have wanted to do this project since seeing Calder's work at the 'Picasso to Warhol' exhibition in 2012 at the Art Gallery of Western Australia.
I am working with a very talented group of Year 6's and 7's and I am loving the results!
My sample
 Hannah - Year 7
 Anshu - Year 7

Jodie - Year 7


Harry - Year 7


Amy Y - Year 7


Taehwan


Pheung

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7 comments:

  1. Hope Hunter Knight3 March 2013 at 05:10

    Nice work! I saw that same exhibit when it came here to Atlanta last year, and the Calder room was my favorite too.

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  2. Chani3 March 2013 at 05:37

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  3. Anne Farrell3 March 2013 at 07:02

    These are AMAZING! I love them. I am a massive fan of Calder and wire work in general. (I loved seeing the Calder wire portraits at Picasso to Warhol too!)

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    1. Chani4 March 2013 at 00:23

      Thanks Anne.....I am loving this project....so much fun to see what they come up with!

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  4. tali mum17 March 2013 at 10:46

    Hi there,

    I was hoping to do something like this with my middle school 3D class. Do you have a recommendation for the type of wire to use or where to buy it?
    Thanks!

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    1. Chani19 March 2013 at 03:49

      Hi Tali,
      I used armature wire which is great because it is soft and pliable. I was able to order it through my school, but it should be available from most ceramic supply places. Good luck!

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