Trash Transformations!

I was doing some research for our next art camp (and definitely NOT procrastinating on more pressing research that needs to get done) and I came across this wonderful blog post that I am going to direct you all to: Forty Terrific Works of Art Made from Common Trash. My favorites are Ann P Smith, Sayanka Kajita, Robert Bradford, Brian Marshall and Bernard Pras.

Not mentioned though is Brazilian artist, Vik Muniz. When I think about using "trash" in art, I immediately think of Muniz. He made a documentary, Waste Land about using art to help society and raise awareness. Check out the official trailer here. As far as I can tell, the movie is still in select theaters and we just have to wait for it to find its way to good ol' Gainesville, Fl.

So I hope you're all saving your recycled materials. Remember anything that isn't toxic or dangerous goes!

Saturday Art Camp

Michelle put some more images of the art camp up on her flickr account. That can be viewed here.

I worked with the older group, ages 7-10. We made peddle/petal (?) books. They were very simple and the group was engaged the entire time. And those that finished early worked on origami. I did not realize how hypnotizing origami could be. I also learned what the word "flub" means.

I want to thank everyone who came out to help with the camp prep on Tuesday and who volunteered on Saturday!

First Post!

Hello All,

This is the blog to help you follow what is going on with UF's Student Chapter of National Art Education Association. It is run and edited by the officers and advisers. If you have any questions or would like to contribute, email me at naea@grove.ufl.edu. Follow us so you stay in the loop.

- Mel