Project #3 Nevelson style garbage art project
Objective: Students will create a Nevelson style assemblage artwork
Materials:
Cardboard soda can flats or other flat boxes.
Toilet tissue rolls
Paper towel rolls
Plastic silverware
Cardboard egg crates
Cardboard apple crates
Other cardboard trash like packaging for electronics, etc.
Glue
Scissors
Acrylic Paint
Brushes
Picture hanging wire
Steps: 1. Look at the works of Louise Nevelson and discuss shape, form, space
pattern, and repetition as well as the difference between painting and
sculptural works.
2. Gather materials to work with.
3. Decide which direction the artwork should be – vertical or
Horizontal then carefully poke two holes equal distance apart
and run picture hanging wire through them to make a hanging loop.
4. Arrange the garbage items in the box case by repeating lines &
shapes or objects to form a pattern. Repeat process as necessary
until satisfied with your design.
5.
Glue objects in place and let dry.
6.
Paint the entire project one color to unify it.
7.
Now step back and enjoy the masterpiece.