Reinventing and making art between Mexico and Korea

June 18, 20242024, 5 years old, 6 years old, Korea, MexicoArlene TuckerComment

In this last project, the kids were inspired by the art of our friends from Korea. They observed and talked about what they thought they drew, why they added that detail, where is their name, what story they wanted to tell. They realized that they have different styles to draw, that was very interesting for them, like the eyes, the clothes, and the fantastic creatures they drew.

Weaving worlds and time together

April 23, 20242024, 6 years old, 7 years old, Mexico, KoreaArlene TuckerComment

They loved the process of weaving. It was difficult and required a lot of concentration, which they loved to have. Once they understood the mechanics of the activity it was easy for them to repeat the pattern. Some of them struggled with the activity, but it was amazing to see how they asked for help and their friends helped them. Amazing teamwork!

Questions as a way of making art

March 7, 20242024, 6 years old, 7 years old, Dear You Art Workshops, Korea, MexicoArlene TuckerComment

We discovered that we can make art with letters and words! It was wonderful to be able to express ourselves with words and art.

You are near and far. We are unique.

February 7, 20242024, 6 years old, 7 years old, Korea, MexicoArlene TuckerComment

We talked about self-portraits, which is a way of expressing our physical characteristics through art. We learned about new techniques for transferring drawings, we loved it!

Getting real close and seeing reflections

February 1, 20242024, Mexico, Korea, JanuaryArlene TuckerComment

이번 수업에서 아이들은 자신을 소개했고 자기가 잘하는 놀이, 여행에서 기억에 남는 경험을 이야기 했습니다.

In this class, the children introduced themselves and shared stories about their favorite games and memorable experiences from travels.

Light traveling with our artist friends in Korea

July 15, 20232023, 5 years old, 6 years old, 7 years old, KoreaArlene TuckerComment

The children were encouraged to listen to a curated selection of music from Dear You that ranged from gentle, slow melodies to fast-paced, intense rhythms. 저희는 DearU 프로그램의 마지막 미술 수업에서 아이들과 함께 예술을 독특하고 다차원적인 방식으로 접근한 새로운 경험을 나누었습니다.

Natural masterpieces

March 31, 20232023, 5 years old, 6 years old, KoreaArlene TuckerComment

아이들은 우리 주변의일반적인 자연 재료들을 이전에는 무시하던 것을 창조적인 작품을 만드는 필요한 구성 요소로서 발견하고접근하기 시작했습니다. Using the geographical features of Jeju Island, lessons held on the beach allowed children to gather pebbles, sand, washed-up seaweed, seawater, and even small discarded glass fragments from the sea.

There is a volcano on Jeju island!

March 26, 20232023, 4 years old, 5 years old, Czech Republic, KoreaArlene TuckerComment

Toucans really put a lot of thought into their questions on what they seen in the collages then took a look at the pictures/collages together and shared our thoughts, ideas and feelings on each art piece!

Toucans' Pieces of me

February 25, 20232023, 4 years old, 5 years old, 6 years old, Czech Republic, KoreaArlene TuckerComment

Children were asked to close their eyes and think about some questions like. Who are you? What makes you different from everyone else? What makes you unique? What do you like? What makes you smile? What can you do? How do you feel about yourself? How do you look like? And then they used this reflective moment to make a drawing to show who they are.

Owls' Pieces of Me

February 25, 20232023, 4 years old, 5 years old, 6 years old, Czech Republic, Dear You Art Workshops, KoreaArlene TuckerComment

The pathfinder was started by asking children to think of ways to share who they are with their new friends in Jeju Island. They thought of sending them postcards with drawings so we then introduced the concept of a collage. We showed some examples of different collages and provided them with several magazines, scrap paper with patterns, colors and old newspapers.

나를 찾아. Finding me.

February 18, 20232023, KoreaArlene TuckerComment

‘나’를 찾아 떠나는 여정이 재밌기도 했고, 나의 행동, 습관, 모습들이 친구와 다름으로써 특별함으로 인정할수 있는 시간이었습니다. 더불어 친구의 모습또한 소중한 또다른 "너"로 볼 수 있는 존중하는 마음을 가질수 있는 시간이었습니다.