I've loved his art since I was in college and have been itching to do a series of projects for preschoolers based on his work. So starting this week, I'm presenting four Vik Muniz inspired art projects for kids, to get them thinking about art outside of the box.
top image: Vik Muniz, Double Mona Lisa, After Warhol, (Peanut Butter + Jelly), 1999 via artnet.com and Pinterest
Our rocket made from dyed salt
materials:
salt
chalk (optional)
plastic bag (optional)
glue (optional)
dark construction paper
camera
get to work:
1. Introduce the children to the artist. You can check out more info on Vik Muniz here and google images shows a good amount of his work. When teaching young children about Muniz, I try to focus on one element of his work - the unconventional materials he uses to create conventional looking art. This may seem easy, but it takes quite a bit of talent to make something from chocolate or sugar or even wire. The fun is in experimenting and trying new things.
2. Begin by pouring a little bit of salt onto the paper. Practicing moving it, pouring it, making little holes in it, etc.
3. Now begin to shape it into something, anything really. Take a photo when you're done and start over.
alternative 1:
If you want to make it more permanent, create an image with glue on the paper first and then pour the salt over top of it.
alternative 2:
Dye the salt first before using it. Simply place a piece of chalk in a plastic bag with about 1/4 cup of salt. Roll the salt in the bag around until the chalk has rubbed off, turning the salt the color of the chalk.
alternative 3:
Draw the outline of an image, providing a guide for children to follow with the salt.
Here's a quick guide that I made and one child filled it in with eyes, nose and a mouth!
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