A learning activity from the program "Developing Creativity"
Purpose:
Make a point by clearly creating a
collage with a figure (point of focus) and a ground (background). Build a sense
of artistic perspective. Practice shifting fields to create flexibility and
possibilities.
Arts
concept:
Figure/Ground
Materials:
Magazines, paper, glue, scissors, pictures.
Process:
In art, the concept of
figure/ground refers to a way of looking at a piece so that part of the picture
is the main focal point while the rest is the field or background. In some
famous optical illusion pieces the figure andP field can shift creating the sense
of
illusion. Here’s what to do:
1.Gather a set of collage materials.
2.Cut shapes and pictures as you
think about a theme. (your theme could be your topic or part of your
program/event topic, or the participants could select one such as building
relationships, solving problems, leading effectively, staying positive, developing
performance, etc.).
3.Play with shapes and abstract
cut-outs to create a nearly 50% figure and 50% background combination. This may
take some practice.
4.Manipulate the shapes on the paper
to see which arrangements sing to you before apply any glue. Take your time.
5.Glue your shapes into a picture.
Expand
the Game:
Share your picture with a partner.
Tell each other what the other’s picture means to you. Ask questions – explore
what the picture tells you about the other person and about the topic you’ve
selected. Take your time. Explore without judging each other.
Reflect:
•What do you see as the meaning of this
activity?
•What is the significance of creating
distinctive sets of figure and ground?
•What techniques allow multiple
possibilities and perspectives in the pictures?
•Where can you see the concept of
figure/ground at play in your work? In your life? What does that mean to you?
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