Robert Rauschenberg was born in Arthur, Texas in 1925. When he was young, he wanted to grow to be either a minister or a pharmacist. Once in the Marines, Rauschenberg learned about his abilities to draw everyday objects. He enrolled in art school once he returned home.He mostly focused on using materials not normally used by a painter. Such items for is first famous piece included, "a stuffed angora goat, a tire, a police barrier, the heel of a shoe, a tennis ball, and paint."
" The idea of combining and of noticing combinations of objects and images has remained at the core of Rauschenberg’s work". He focused on collage and layering photos. In the 80's and 90's he examined new ways to transfer photos.
Today wel will be creating our own expressionistic collage. Before we begin, I want you to ask yourself, "How did I feel when I woke up this morning? What did I think my day was going to be like? How do I feel now?" These questions should guide the photos you will cut out for your collage.
Some of his work
Materials:
Acrylic paint
paint brush
magazine (3 to 4 photos)
glue
cup of water
paper towel
heavy 8x11 photo
1. Think about the emotion you want to portray.
2. Cut out 3 or 4 pictures from your magazine
3. Get all of your supplies
4. Glue down the photos you want. Think about the order you are going to place them.
5. Paint over the photos lightly so you can still see the photos.
6. Clean up your space and enjoy your art!
References:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/robert-rauschenberg/about-the-artist/49/
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/high/kenabstract.htm
