This week, students explored the artworks of Spanish artist Eva Armisen and shared the feelings and thoughts they experienced while viewing her paintings. At the beginning of the lesson, students first learned about contemporary art. Contemporary art refers to art created by artists who are working in the present time and often reflects modern life, emotions, and everyday experiences. Through this introduction, students were able to understand contemporary art as “art that expresses the stories of our time.”
We then looked closely at the expressions and atmosphere of the characters in Eva Armisen’s paintings, discussing the warm and charming qualities that are characteristic of her work. Students also talked about how everyday emotions such as family, love, and happiness are represented in her paintings.
After the discussion, students selected one of Eva Armisen’s artworks that they liked and recreated it in their own way. For this activity, they worked on large canvases using acrylic paint, focusing on the distinctive facial expressions and the bright, warm colours that are often seen in the artist’s work.
Students thoughtfully chose their own colours and carefully expressed the characters’ facial expressions as they developed their paintings. They showed excellent focus and enthusiasm throughout the lesson, exceeding expectations with their effort and engagement. Through this activity, students had a meaningful opportunity to appreciate an artwork and extend its ideas into their own creative expression.
