In collaboration with their materials science unit, kindergarteners explored the characteristics of art materials by experimenting with them to create these lively multimedia works of art.
This project was based on a MOMA lesson, and inspired by artist Richard Serra’s Verblist (1967-8). Serra famously said, “Drawing is a verb.” He created a list of action words (verbs) to inspire artists to try new things with their materials. In his own sculptures, he used metal in new ways, to encircle, enclose, fold, and much more.
Verblist, 1967-8
During this two-class lesson, I placed a wide variety of materials on the common table. Then, I gave the students one verb at a time and challenged them to find the material that they thought could best perform that action. As they chose their materials, we discussed why they thought that material was the best choice.
Sculptures by Richard Serra
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