Bodies in Motion

7th graders have been rocking out some incredible work this year.  I am in love with these little sculptures showing bodies in motion.  We studied the sculpture artist, Alberto Giacometti and his unusual style...he was obsessed with thin, skinny bodies that looked almost like stick figures (sounds like our current society and the media)....so we created our own version of skinny sculptures using a paper mache technique.  Students had to show motion and balance and had to think about the interesting spaces that the body positions were creating.  Then the chose a metallic or florescent color to make the final visual impact (they kind of look like Keith Haring people now too).   The results were amazing.  Every student was successful and they are so proud of these little people.  They will be displayed in our library so come on over and take a look....see if you can get your own body into some of these positions.  I think I might need a few more yoga or pilates classes to be able to do some.....or at least have my massage appointment made ahead of time for when I am done!