“To an engineer, good enough means perfect. With an artist there’s no such thing as perfect.”

 Talented artist at a young age  Went to school and graduated with an engineering degree  Had various jobs before he went back to school for art, New York – Art Students League in  Took an illustrating job for National Police Gazette where he had to sketch scenes from the Barnum and Bailey Circus.  The circus scene inspired his own circus creations.  Influenced by Mondrian simplistic paintings and Duchamp’s sculptures

Hanging Mobiles:  Mobile: refers to the ability to move around  Kinetic sculpture: having the ability to move and is 3 dimensional

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 S.1. The artist can understand and apply media, techniques, and processes: The artist can use art processes and techniques previously practiced to create a unique work of art that meets project learning targets / goals and expectations. The artist also understands and can demonstrate processes and safety concerns involved for caring for art media / materials as well as utilizing resources and time effectively and efficiently. (project: application of techniques, creativity, process, and working procedures) -The artist can create a Calder inspired mobile that is well balanced physically and visually interesting (ex. shape, size, color, design, etc.) by using a min. of 3 arms / branches, shapes that dangle from each point, and at least one shape that is cut from the inside of another shape. S.4. The artist can reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others: The artist can write an in depth reflection upon the completion of a project incorporating the elem. of art / principles of design, including the following pieces: explanation of the project including the process, research competed, project goals / standards met, and personal reflection of their art as well as art created around them. (project reflection)

 S.2. The artist uses knowledge of structures and functions: The artist can organize the components of a work of art into a cohesive and meaningful whole, such as organizational principles, expressive features and functional art to create a finished work of art. (project: use of elem. of art / principles of design and craftsmanship to function as intended) -Overall good craftsmanship was evident in the design of this piece as it was well put together with parts being able to move around.

 S.3. The artist understands the visual arts in relation to history and cultures, can make interdisciplinary connections, and engage in 21 st cent. Skills: The artist can research a variety of ideas in planning for own individual project. These researched ideas should also be shared within the final project reflection. (project process: research, planning, collaboration, communication, cross curricular connections)

 S.4. The artist can reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others: The artist can write an in depth reflection upon the completion of a project incorporating the elem. of art / principles of design, including the following pieces: explanation of the project including the process, research competed, project goals / standards met, and personal reflection of their art as well as art created around them. (project reflection)

 eractive/mobile.htm eractive/mobile.htm  Create your own mobile with your choice of branches, shapes, etc.