This week we created Artist Trading Cards or ATC’s. I created a few about things that were on my mind from when I was in middle school/high school.
I grew up in a larger town. We had 5 high schools and several middle schools. Our schools were fairly large and one could easily feel hidden or lost in a school. I was the one who was classified as the "teachers pet" or "nerd"... ahhh the good ol' days. I loved them I really did, other students just could not see why I liked school. I learned being myself was the best thing there could be; of course there were bad days as well, we all have them.
My ATC on the top left is about fitting in and finding where you fit in. Not only that but it is about knowing that where you rank in school does not matter as long as you are true to yourself. My ATC on the top right is about the future and what it may hold. It is about all the questions that go through one’s mind when change is coming. I wanted to get across the idea that life should be taken one day at a time. My ATC on the bottom left is just about creativity and expression. I created with one just by letting the pen move. What ever came to mind is what I did. It is mainly about taking time to express yourself and find time for doing the things you love. My ATC on the bottom right is about just “bee-ing” yourself. It was fun just to incorporate the letter B and also a bee flying around. Being myself is what I learned was most important through school and not trying to be like anyone else.
I think your ATC on the top left is awesome! It is such a great message for middle schoolers and or high schoolers to understand that comparing yourself to others should not be someting to focus on. Especially your grades or your class rank. Staying true to yourself and worrying about only yourself in situations like that is great advice!
ReplyDeleteI agree I think this is something people still struggle with and by sending this message to a middle school student it can hopefully reinforce their self-image or at least put them on that path of discovery
DeleteI like your bottom left card the most! I also enjoy just letting go and doing whatever comes to my mind. It's always interesting to see what kind of interesting things develop when you don't really think about what you're making. I think it's a great composition and reflects your artwork very well.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great job, I love how each one is unique and embellished with different types of media. Students will be impressed by the grommet, flower, stitching, and brads that move. Every creative and somewhat interactive pieces. Your topic choices are approachable for students to understand and reflect upon. Nice work!
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