daily activities
Art Escape
Art in the Garbage
Did you know that, according to National Geographic, the world produces 3.5 million tons of solid waste each day? That's why finding ways to reduce our waste and reuse materials after their initial use, also known as "up-cycling," is so important. Remember, art can be made out of ANYTHING—so making art is a perfect way to reuse materials that might otherwise go to the dump. That's right, even that crumbled-up gum wrapper on your counter can be turned into art. Today, you'll discover how artists use recycled objects to create unique "found object" artwork. Then, you’ll create your own art inspired by artist Victor Nunez. Let's turn that trash into treasure!
what you’ll need
- Your Camp Kinda toolkit
- 3 or more simple, small found objects like paperclips, popcorn, coins, pen caps, etc.
- Safe objects to create an obstacle course (like pillows, blankets, ropes, etc.)
FOR PARENTS
Ask About Today
What is found object art? What did you learn about Victor Nunez's artwork?
Dinner Discussion
What's one thing we can reuse or recycle more often around our home?
Skip the Ads
Unfortunately, online videos often start with short advertisements. Remind your campers to click the "Skip" button as soon as they can to move ahead to the video.
explore
30-45 minutes
"Found object" artists use ordinary objects to create artwork, rather than traditional art-making materials like paint or clay. See how simple, everyday objects like pencils, bottlecaps, and food can be transformed into exciting and unexpected works of art.
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Art of the Everyday
In this video from the Museum of Modern Art, you'll see some of the most recognized found-object artworks in history and learn how artists like Marcel Duchamp took everyday materials and turned them into something new: art.
Remember: Online videos often start with advertisements. (Annoying, we agree!) Click the "Skip" button as soon as you can to move ahead to the video.
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Fabulous Fabric Collages
Check out artist Bisa Butler's fabric collages and quilts to see more ways to use non-traditional materials to create art in new and interesting ways.
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create
30-60 minutes
Today, you'll be creating your own found-object illustrations inspired by Victor Nunez! You’ll need paper, a drawing utensil, and 3 or more found objects.
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Illustrating Objects
Remember, Victor Nunez takes a simple found object and incorporates it into many different illustrations. Start by finding a few interesting objects. Have a paperclip? How many different things can you draw that incorporate that same object? Can it be an earring on a person? The handle for a magnifying glass? A cane? Some funky goggles?
Get as creative as you can and draw at least 5 different scenes or illustrations for each object you find. When you're done (or along the way) snap some photos of your work like Victor Nunez!
Share your work! We'd love to see it. Ask a parent to email a photo to us or share it on Instagram or Twitter by tagging @CampKinda.
move
45-60 minutes
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Found-Object Obstacle Course
You can use objects around your house to do more than create art—you can even use them to create your own obstacle course! Get creative and find some things around the house to make your own obstacle course and get your body moving. You can use pillows, blankets, chairs, ropes, plastic cups to weave around... anything! Try timing yourself or challenging someone in your family to a race. If you need ideas, check out this video.
Be safe! Go for soft materials like couch cushions or pillows, be careful when you're going through your obstacles, and clean up after you're done (it'll make your parents happy).