As part of this year's architecture and design curriculum, we took a trip to three new stations on the Second Avenue subway line to learn about public art installations and station design. Click here to learn more about the artwork and artists in the different stations. In class, we've been thinking a lot about how art in public spaces can influence the way we feel and interact with our surroundings. We rode the train from 96th, to 86th and to 72nd. The students worked together to answer some questions, make thoughtful observations and take photographs with the iPads. We collaborated in small groups, and together we took a careful look at the different artworks by Sarah Sze, Chuck Close and Vik Muniz. Unlike a museum or gallery experience, we were allowed to touch the artwork. Students got to look up close and far away. We explored each station, observing the different types of mosaics and tiles that the different artists used. The Otters and Clouds shared their observations about the similarities and differences between each station's artwork. They discussed what the imagery looked like, who the people reminded them of and how they thought the artist made the work. Some students even made up narratives for the figures that they saw in the artwork! Everyone really enjoyed being able to interact with the mosaic characters in the 72nd street station by acting out the facial expressions, poses and actions of the different figures. Here are some photos that captured some of the fun memories from our trip. Next up...the students will soon start planning their own tile design and work with mosaics and grout.Comments are closed.
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