George D. Green

Presentation By: Briana, Jennie and Jill

Abstract Illusionism

Bright Colors -Imaginary Different Textures - RealisticIllusion of Shadows - Movement Abstract - WavesDifferent Shapes -Scribbling Different Sizes -Dripping PaintDepth Acrylics3-D Chaotic

Our Noticings:

Smell: Coffee, Food, FreshTouch: Non Applicable Hear: Band playing in the theatre, other

individuals communicating

The Erie Art Museum was shining brightly the day we visited. It was evident that the suns reflection was displayed on the paintings, which gave it a realistic feel.

Using Our Senses:

Which layer or idea did he start with?How did he know when he was finished?How did Green make his abstract art so realistic?What inspires him to make this art? Is it based on

actual oceans or are they made from memory?Why did oceans impact him? Why doesn’t he

paint what is under the ocean instead of what is just on top?

Does he have a message in his pieces? Or did he do it for pleasure?

Questions Regarding the Work of Art?

Historical: Type of Art 1980’s- Graffiti like workTrompe-l’oeil

- realistic paintings to create optical

illusions Abstract Geometric Frames - highlights and shadowing to create illusions with wood

Green states that his new paintings are “based off intuition from past experience not a conscious decision to pant oceans.”

Evolution of paintings over time Inspired by Jazz & how it goes with

the flowAll work is flatNo technology involved

Historical: Similarities Continued

Process of Art= CleanlinessVorrenspinde sense of Aesthetic

HarmonyWork space & Watching space

Social: Studio

How has George D. Green’s use of illusions changed over time?

Where can example of illusions be observed in our every day life?

Why had he moved from painting to photography?

What techniques does he use to make the wood appear so realistic

Lines of Inquiry

We can all agree that we are not the most talented at art, therefore we really liked how it was chaotic and random.

The colors and texture in his earlier work really grabbed our attention.

We were really interested in the concept of layeringAesthetic education encourages children to step out

of their comfort zone but stay true to their colors, which Green does in his artwork.

It was hard enough for us to make a 3-D clay character so we really appreciate his talents of making three dimensional artwork on a flat canvas.

Personal/ Curricular Connections

Teach students about abstract art and create their own using a canvas and acrylics. Also, you can include terminology such as layering, shapes designs, and patterns.

http://artlessonsforkids.me/2011/02/27/gorgeous-abstract-art-in-grade-seven/

Experiential Activities

Bring abstract art to life outside!

Experiential Activity Cont.

Activity #2: Have students create abstract self portraits

Experiential Activites Cont.