BIG: look closely at the work by Sandra Meech:What do you think it is? How do you think it has been created?What media/technique has been used?

LF: To develop our knowledge of how to use artists as inspiration.

Task 1) Research Sandra Meech and artist profile.

Task 2) Collage cut work of topical problem.

Use teacher example or research your own.

Extension of learning: Evaluate how well you have shown your problem in the world through collage. Use WWW and EBIs.

5-12

•A moderate ability to effectively develop ideas through artist investigations.• A moderate ability to demonstrate critical understanding of artist research.

12-16

• A consistent ability to effectively develop ideas through purposeful investigations.• A consistent ability to demonstrate critical understanding of artist research.

17-20

• A highly developed ability to effectively develop ideas through creative and purposeful investigations.• A highly developed ability to demonstrate critical understanding of artist / cultural research.

Sandra Meech (quilt and stitched textiles artist)

Task 1: Research 4 pieces of art work from Sandra Meech.

Identify – The name of the work and how you think it relates to the piece. What is the topic of her work.

Explain – What techniques has she used in relation to art textiles?

Evaluate – How can you use her work to inspire your natural form work?

Sandra Meech, Within Four Walls

Sandra Meech, Ice Slice

Sandra Meech, Pack Ice

Sandra Meech, Near North, detail

Sandra Meech, Near North

Sandra Meech, Near North

Ice slice detail

Sandra Meech (quilt and stitched textiles artist)

Artist profile: Sandra Meech, originally from Canada, trained as a fine artist and illustrator, working as a graphic designer and art director in magazine publishing, in Toronto and London, England. Later when introduced to stitched textiles –photography, painting and collage with mixed media, on fabric and stitch became a new approach to creative expression.

After Diploma research on the Inuit people in Canada’s Arctic regions, caribou skin clothing and the harsh landscape of this land inspired her to travel there in 1998. Arctic Expressions became series of textile and art quilts and this theme was explored over several years. Later, other subjects were developed. Within 4 Walls illustrated urban living and containment, security, protection and inspiration, and Near North included imagery representing woodlands under threat because of fire, drought, the pine beetle or urban sprawl. Meltdown, and the dramatic effects of global warming on glaciers and the polar regions, is Sandra’s current theme in both stitched textiles and art quilts.

Task 1: Read the information and answer the following questions.

1. What inspires Sandra Meech’s artwork? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. What types of media does she use in her artwork? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Describe her artwork in 5 words. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. What kind of artist is Sandra Meech?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. What kind of imagery does she use in her artwork? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Task 2: Using the imagery provided create a collage inspired by Sandra Meechs artwork. Can you guess the topic of this imagery?