Mrs. Gover's Art Room

For the past couple of weeks in the Byam Art room, we have been talking all about and making recycled sculptures! We took a look at and discussed artwork by Rodney McCoubrey, an American artist who creates delightful sculptural works of art with found objects. It was a fun activity to see if the students could point out different types of objects that the artist has used in his work, from keys, to cables, to toy cars! We talked about why artists use recycled things in their art-making, and how it is good for the environment! Images below are of work by Rodney McCoubrey. More can be found at https://www.rodrigosrecycledart.com/ In our new Construction Center, students have been working in innovative and creative ways to make sculptures using mostly recycled objects. I have been amazed at the ideas they have come up with, and the ways they have figured out how to combine different materials! The students have been so excited to open up and work in this center.... I think