Learn+Explore+Create
Looking Local
Spotlight
South Carolina Artists
Creating VA.CR IM.2 I can research a specific, technique, style or artist to explore new ways of making art
Responding VA. R AL.5 I can analyze the intention of the artist and explore how artwork relates to other ideas.
Responding VA. R NM.5 I can talk about how an artwork has a story or has a message.
Connecting VA.C AH.6 I can analyze the beliefs, values, and behaviors of society and how they impact an artist’s work.
So many incredible artists have come from South Carolina. This week within each class we will take the time to focus on one of the below. I encourage each of you to go beyond and look at the focus artist in other grade levels. There is so much to learn and be inspired by. These artists have greatly impacted the past and present of South Carolina. LEARN+EXPLORE+CREATE!
Jonathan Green
Clay Rice
Beverly Buchanan
William H. Johnson
Jasper Johns
Philip Simmons
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WELCOME
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PELICAN ART
LEARN
Learn with virtual art classes designed to continue the classroom experience from home.
EXPLORE
Take virtual tours of art museums from around the world. Look and listen to videos and presentations. Find resources within the community.
CREATE
Create your own work inspired by the virtual focus lessons and skill-building choice boards.
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Philip Simmons
In order to understand the man, the meaning, power, and passion of the city of Charleston, you must first pass through the gates of the “Holy City.” These gates are not just architectural, they are not just a thing of beauty, they are an entry to the story of a city and of a man.
(June 9, 1912 – June 22, 2009) was an American artisan and blacksmith specializing in the craft of ironwork.
If you get the chance...you can visit his home and workshop in Charleston. I had a chance to go and it was an amazing experience!
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Watch these short videos to learn more about the amazing life, work and impact Philip Simmons not only had on Charleston but on the world.
“Philip Simmons is a poet of ironwork. His ability to endow raw iron with pure lyricism is known and admired throughout, not only in South Carolina but as evidenced by his many honors and awards, he is recognized in all of America.”
-John Paul Huguley
Next Classes
6
April
Looking Local
South Carolina Artists and their impact.
13
April
Spring Break
Artsy ideas to keep you creative over the break.
20
April
William Wegman
Discover the artwork of William Wegman and be introduced to Photography and Photomontage.
27
April
Virtual Fine Arts Week
Explore and celebrate Music, Visual and Performing Arts.
