Legends of the Loop: Picasso vs. Calder

In Downtown Chicago, we have artwork by world-famous artists that we can see any time!  These outdoor, public sculptures are landmarks in our city.  People see them and think of Chicago!  Begin by watching these 2 videos.  The first one is about the Chicago Picasso.  The second one is about Alexander Calder's Flamingo sculpture.   

What IS that thing?      Is it a Flamingo?

Let's use our imaginations this week.  Imagine these two sculptures as characters that come to life.  What would they say?  How would they move?  We will begin by drawing each sculpture as if it came to life for a day.  Make a cartoon with at least 8 frames that illustrates your story.  Follow along here for an example!

NEXT, let's try building paper versions of each sculpture.  Use these links for help.  When you are finished, photograph them carefully in front of a plain background.  

Make a "Flamingo" sculpture!

Make the "Chicago Picasso"!

FINALLY, invent your OWN sculpture.  Create a paper version of your sculpture.  Upload a photo to Artsonia, and in your artist's statement, describe how you would build it and where it would be on display.  

Fun fact:  Works by Calder and Picasso have been exhibited together in museums because they are both so famous for their abstract sculptures! Check out this ad for a show in Paris... 

To turn in work, copy this code:  WCCP-WSTF

Click here and paste the code to find your portfolio! Don't forget your artist's statement!