Description

A Summer of Art • Action Figure Takeover
13 July 2017, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

In this activity students will be making their own action figures out of tape and construction paper. They will then take their action figures on a tour around the Gallery sculpture garden, lower exhibition hall and permanent collection. The students will take images of their action figures alongside other artworks from the Gallery’s collection as an act of collaboration. This activity is inspired by Japanese artist Keisuke Ishino who has been making his own tape action figures since he was in 3^rd grade. Ishino now shows his works in pop-up exhibitions all around the world in museums that house famous sculptures from throughout art history. The goal of this activity is to show students that the gesture of sculptures can sometimes be small and still have a strong impact and honest engagement with gallery visitors. Students will be able to take their tape action figures home with them at the end of the activity. Images of their children’s action figures touring the Gallery will be posted on the Gallery’s Facebook page.

A Summer of Art! Summer Art Programming at the National Gallery

FREE ADMISSION! This programme is kindly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman.

Tuesday & Thursday Afternoons • 4 July to 17 August, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Special Pop-up Kids Cine Club Events, 20 July & 17 August, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. (Please note that for CineClub children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.) Classes are limited to 20 Students (First-come basis – Early bird catches the worm!) The Summer of Art Programme is open to individual children (6-12 years) and families. No large groups please.

Artwork by: Keisuke Ishino