by Karina Perez (my Chelsea art opening teacher)
Throughout my time at apple seeds I have come to
realize what a unique occasion it is to witness the world of art through a
child's eyes. I often see a spectacular smile engulf their tiny faces or a
wondrous look of surprise travel across their innocent eyes. It is such an
amazing feeling to know that they are opening their minds to the creative
world. I take great pleasure working with young children while they explore and
experience art-sometimes for the very first time. As an art teacher as well as
an art enthusiast I am very interested in the creative process. Therefore, I
cannot express how strongly I feel about allowing my students to make their projects
as they see fit. It is important for children to play a role in their own
creative thoughts and process. If a child only leaves 3 brush strokes and is
finished, we as adults should not find the need to "fix it" or
"fill the space". Instead we should cherish and applaud the work they
did, as I am sure they are very proud of it.
The article below, along with the artist featured, are a perfect examples of what children are capable of and how they desire the
process of creation much more than the creation itself.
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