2. Self Portraits Why do artists portray themselves in their work? What aspects of themselves are they communicating to the viewer? What materials and methods do they use to create their art works?

3. Gavin Turk Epiphany 1992 Where is this mirror hung?Why? What did the artist see when he signed the mirror?

4. What are these objects? Antonia Low Lieblingsteile (favourite things) 2000 Does the title help us to under- stand the picture? What do our clothes say about us?

5. Who do you think these boots belong to? What do you think they are made out of? Do you think they were easy to make? What do they tell us about the artist? Sarah Lucas Concrete Boots 98-99 1999

6. Michael Landy Breakdown Inventory 2001 How long do you think it would take you to write a list of everything you own? What do our belongings not say about us?

7. Tom Friedman Secrets 1997 This writing is too small to read so we can’t find out what the secrets are... How can secrets be self-portraits? Does it matter that this does not look like art?

8. Is this a self-portrait or a landscape? Look at the tree, what can this image tell us about the artist? Sam Taylor-Wood Self Portrait as a Tree 2000

9. Andy Goldsworthy Rainshadow Series - Clu de Barles, France 1999 How do you think this picture was created? What does this image remind you of? What does this tell us about the artist? Could you create a self- portrait like this?

10. Tracey Emin It’s what I’d like to be 1999 If you made a portrait of yourself as something else, what would it be? Can dreams and wishes be part of self- portraiture?

11. Home learning You should choose an animal to represent your personality Complete a research page on this animal in your sketchbook Success criteria: 1.Include a clear picture of the head of this animal 2.Write key facts that you have found out about the animal (where it lives, how it behaves, what it eats...) 3.Explain how the animal links to your personality 4.Present your work carefully Think carefully about your choice of animal!

12. Success criteria: Include a clear picture of the head of this animal Write key facts that you have found out about the animal (where it lives, how it behaves, what it eats...) Explain how the animal links to your personality Think carefully about your choice of animal! Present your work carefully!!!!! I think I am an Beaver because I like swimming and I am always busy with something or someone. I can’t sit still. I always work at things until I finish them no matter how long it takes. “Busy as a Beaver “ Beavers live in houses that they have built themselves in rivers. They chop down trees to make a dam so the water is low. They eat fish and chew on wood. Long ago beavers were hunted for their fur. Did you know? A beaver never stops growing. A beaver can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes. Some beaver dams are longer than a soccer field. Beaver babies can see, hear, walk and swim as soon as they are born

13. Native American Animal Symbols: Who Are They? What do They Mean? Alligator: Symbolizes stealth and a fight for survival. Antelope: Quick to bound into action (if you need to act while taking a leap of faith – just do it); calm down, be still and look before you leap. Bat: The guardian of the night. Bear: The protector and symbolizes physical strength and leadership as well as the wild, untameable side of humanity.Bear: Dog: Heals emotional wounds; understands duality of doubt and faith; companionship; unquestioned loyalty; love; knowledge of all things sensual; protection; ability to smell trouble. Bird: Free of worry, carefree, light-hearted. Buffalo: Provides the good things for those living as well as sacredness. Wisdom, renewal and personal power based on knowledge.Buffalo: Cat: guardians of the spirit and good fortune; can see energy and self-sufficient. If you are drawn to cats, you may need to be more protective of your time and resources or you may be learning to take better care of yourself and to receive. Deer: Symbolizes speed and family protection; plenty of game. Watch, listen, be patient, consider irreversible decisions carefully. Deer DOG

14. Plenary – be ready to feedback... We have discussed how these artists have shown aspects of their personalities in different ways Discuss in pairs how these animals could represent different personality types: