Can color change people’s feelings? This past month, second graders have been exploring this question during art class, as they designed, planned and created the backdrop for the all-school concert.
Students began this unit by stretching their color theory knowledge, and learning how to use a color wheel to mix colors. They learned about varied interpretations and meanings of colors from different cultures, and noticed that their own feelings towards colors didn’t always align with others.
Next, the second graders visited the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SF MOMA), to see how different artists use color to communicate and connect with others. Most notably, they were able to experience Yayoi Kusama’s current art exhibit: “Infinite Love.” The students were super excited to step inside the two different colorfully illuminated mirror rooms, known as “infinity rooms.” They noticed that each room featured different color schemes, which changed how they felt in each space. They learned that Kusama created her mirror rooms to evoke feelings of warmth, love and joy, and to spread “peace and endless love for all.”
Students began to wonder how they could create their own “immersive” art experience with their backdrop design. Second graders learned next about Anne Patterson, an artist who combines sound and lighting with installations of hundreds of strands of ribbon, fabric or wire to create interactive artworks. This inspired them to explore the idea of using lighting and hanging elements in their artwork.
Finally, students were able to pull together their knowledge of color, feelings, and immersive artwork to create their backdrop designs. After many drafts, revisions and discussions, everyone came to a decision on a final design and plan to create it.
Second graders look forward to revealing their final design at next week’s concert!
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