Frida Kahlo- Art and Nature

On Friday 11.05.18, Year 4 showed off their creative side in an art lesson dedicated to the life and work of Frida Kahlo. They shared what they knew of her life and times as a class, learning about the ways in which she painted to overcome the pain and solitude of Polio and recovery from a serious tram accident. They were deeply moved by the resilience of a woman, who despite these setbacks, refused to bow to the aesthetic conventions of the day and looked out at the world proudly through a series of self-portraits.

Observing the abundance of nature in her work, the class sculpted clay monkeys, resembling those in Frida Kahlo’s paintings. They improved their skills, kneading and working the clay before using tools to add detail. As a group they created an exhibition of their work, offering each other positive critique and exploring ideas for further work. Well done, Year 4!