This week, our Year 5–6 students explored expressive figure drawing inspired by Jean Jullien.
We began by observing his artwork and discussing its key characteristics: simple body shapes, minimal facial details, bold and flat colours, and strong, exaggerated poses. Students learned that powerful movement does not require complicated details — simple shapes can be full of energy and expression.
Using one large piece of paper, students carefully drew a full figure with the head, body, arms, and legs connected as one continuous shape. Instead of cutting separate parts, they cut the entire figure in one piece. They then bent, rolled, twisted, and folded the paper to create movement and action. Through this process, students discovered how paper itself can create energy and form.
Finally, they added very simple facial features with a marker, keeping the focus on pose and movement rather than detail.
Throughout the lesson, students showed good focus and creativity. It was wonderful to see their flat paper figures come alive through bending and sculpting.
Well done to our Year 5–6 students for their imaginative and expressive work this week.
