Art with Jacinta

The Year 3 and 4 artists have been exploring art of Mexico. Our first exploration of Mexico art has been learning about Ojo de Dios. What are Ojo de Dios? Ojo de Dios is Spanish for 'eye of the God.'  It is pronounced "oh-ho-day-Dee-ohs" (the "j" is silent or sometimes has a light "h" sound). Ojo de Dios originated by the Huichol people of western Mexico. Originally they were created when a child was born. Each year, a new layer of yarn was added to the weaving. Once the child turned 5, the weaving was complete and hung in the child's home or bedroom.  It is believed to be the eye of God watching over and protecting the child, or it is also seen as a symbolically good luck charm.  The four points of the crossed sticks represent earth, air, water and fire. During the creation of the Year 3 and 4 Ojo de Dios weavings, we spoke about what mindfulness is. Many students said they felt very relaxed and calm when doing the weaving for their ...

The Year 1 and 2 students looked at the animated version of Antoinette Portis' children book 'Not A Box.' The students were given a small brown 'box' and were told to use their imaginations and creativity to turn it into something else.  Here are some of the Year 1 and 2 artists 'not a box' drawings...