Objectives: Sharon Louden is a not only a sculptor and painter, she is also a writer, a speaker, and an educator. To her, sharing ones truth is the human right of expression. In this activity, you will share your own truth, tell your own story in through both a visual artwork and an artist’s’ statement.
Tools/Resources: MN Original video clip, pencil, paper, art paper, colored pencils, markers, glue, scissors, magazines.
Activity
- Watch the segment and discuss:
a. In her episode, Sharon Louden states, “…everything I do are things I feel grateful for”; what does she mean?
b. How does her statement connect with the human right of expression?
c. Sharon Louden later says that an artist is a “cultural producer” who can “start something from nothing with nothing” – What does she mean by this?
- Brainstorm:
a. Think of your truth – how would you tell your story, or a part of your story? Think of a part of who you are, a memory that is important to you, or an event that was significant to you…how could you express that through visual art?
- Once you have your idea, memory, or story, choose to use either pencil, colored, pencil, or mixed media/collage to create a visual artwork that expresses and shares your story
- Write a short accompanying artist statement explaining your visual artwork and the motivation behind it.
