The sixth grade visual arts class is working on a self-portrait box. We are studying the art of Joseph Cornell in conjunction with this assignment. The students drew a black and white self-portrait using either a grid, half-portrait, or observation from a mirror. Now, they are creating a box which will act as a frame and background for the portrait. This box will be covered with a collage of images and small objects that tell about the personality of the student.
Students should begin to bring in small three-dimensional objects like toy cars, action figures, artificial flowers, or any other small object that can be attached with hot glue.
