What can you do with a light bulb?

Students were given a sketchbook assignment to see what they could create from, out of, or in a light bulb. They were encouraged to be inventive and creative.  Here are some ideas that they created.

 

 

Inanimate Object Sculpture and Photography

"Gilbert Legend"

His whimsical series of sculptures turn objects we use in our daily lives, such as corkscrews, zippers, faucets and spray bottles, into hilariously lively anthropomorphic characters, some of which seem to personify the object itself simply by using elements of the original object as part of the character design.  The assignment was for students to turn their inanimate object into something creative.  Students were asked to "trick" the viewer into what they saw, while still being able to see the original inanimate object.

This lesson is a mixture of an innovative sculpture project, set and scene construction, as well as photography.  Here is what 7th grade students came up with.

 

Glove

 

Metal Spoon

 

Coffee Cup

 

Chess Pieces

 

Spray Bottle

 

Soap Bottles

 

 

Stapler

 

 

Book

 

 

 Lids and Caps

 

 

 

Small World Photography

6th graders participated in an assignment to create an

 

 innovative artwork representing a miniature society creating

 

 the illusion of reality through scale while

 

expressing a visual short story. Using mixed media, story-

 

telling, photography, and a computer-based presentation the

 

students created their “Small World Photography” visual

 

 storyboard. This assignment is a combination of sculpture,

 

set design, photography, and photo editing.  Here is what the

 

6th graders created.

 

Surfboard Art

What’s the Problem?

WRV “design team” is looking for a fresh take on Virginia Beach surf culture. We need small groups of 8th graders to design prototypes of surfboard designs that will promote Virginia Beach. Our design team works together on the second floor of WRV—one person’s design is never chosen—it is always a collaborative effort. We expect you to work the same way.

As you develop your ideas, think about what represents Virginia Beach and will inspire a community of new surfers! The finished surf board paintings will be displayed at WRV.  Here is what our 8th grade students came up with.