Yayoi Kusama Fall Gourds

Central Focus:
Students will learn about the motifs of contemporary artist, Yayoi
Kusama. Students will apply this learning by creating a patterned
fall gourd artwork

Essenti al Questi ons:

Why do artists like Yayoi Kusama create motifs?
What is a pattern?
How can I use an artist's artwork for inspiration without copying
what they have already done?

1. Draw 3 Gourds 2. Add Patterns 3. Color

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Vi sual Arts Standards (Grade 4):
VA:Cr1.1.4a Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or
design problem.

VA:Re.7.2.4a Analyze components in visual imagery that convey

messages.

VA:Cn10.1.4a Create works of art that reflect community

cultural traditions.

Objecti ves:
I can create drawings of patterns in my sketchbook and use a
pattern I created in my artwork (VA:Cr1.1.4a).

I can use the motifs Yayoi Kusama used in her artwork as

inspiration for my artwork (VA:Re.7.2.4a).

I can make a work of art that reflects a fall experience or

tradition (VA:Cn10.1.4a).
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Yayoi Kusama Fall Gourds

Checklist:
Put an X through each statement that is true for you.

The gourds in my artwork are inspired by Yayoi Kusama,

but the patterns I drew are unique to me.

My sketchbook has three examples of patterns that I

created.

At least 1 gourd in my artwork is connected to a memory

I have from the fall season.