The Nature Of Creativity

Looking through the lens of a lens.

“The light is everywhere, but to “see it”, paradoxically, it must be turned on in the mind” – Loris Malaguzzi

This encounter between glass and acrylic (perspex) tiles was an opportunity to observe how children perceive colour and brightness whilst exploring the contours and form of miniature perfume bottles.

"We do not learn from experience..........
We learn from reflecting on experience."
- John Dewey

It’s not craft, it’s art.
It’s not quick, it’s the process.
It’s not duplicated, it’s an identity.
It’s not just anyone, it’s me.
It’s me, me, me. 💙

Natural light is the best light for drawing.❤️💜🩷💙

Tones reflecting the transition into Autumn.

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.

When light reflects off water we encounter interesting patterns and effects beneath the surface.

What you find is life in slow motion, micro worlds full of abundance and prism of colors.

The use of permanent black pens and water colours re-creates the kinship observed in nature. Not only through the lens of the child did they notice the fine details, but they connect with the colours that make a particular flower unique.

This proposal was showcased at the local library for citizens young and old to view and question the effect of discarded plastic in nature.

Each child took inspiration from images of animals who had encountered plastic in their natural habitat and suffered because we made their place unsafe.

What resonated with the children through open discussion was human disrespect, neglect and selflessness towards other living things. Each child showing an emerging voice for the present, not the future, as active citizens.

Using household plastic and revisiting the original images, each child used clay as the preferred medium which produced an extraordinary 3D effect.

“The core of beauty is simplicity.” - Paulo Coehlo