ART8: MINDFULNESS in ART ... Steps in our Neurographic Art project

 

NEUROGRAPHIC ART ... a lesson in Mindfulness   

        mind·ful·ness

/ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/

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noun

1. 1.

   the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.

   "their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition"
2. 2.

   a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.

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Students at SMS, and teachers, are finding their stress levels elevated this year

with all things COVID19 in our school day!

So, we looked at Mindfulness in Art and how to achieve some level

of calm in our day. We listened to ocean, rainforest, rain sounds and Spa music.

You could hear a pin drop as all conversation ceased, allowing the brain to switch over

from the speech to the creative side. Students relaxed and, in essence, just doodled.

The final step was to include a 'WHAT STRESSES ME' statement on the back of their project.

Below are the steps we took to complete this project.

We let ourselves be absorbed in an art activity with black sharpie (and eventually colour).

Step 1: Use 5 organic or wavy, flowing lines. Line 1 starts on the top and finishes on the bottom. Line 2 starts on bottom and finishes up on either side of paper. Continue with lines 3-5. 

https://youtu.be/BXzTX9lQr0c

Step 2: Round out each intersecting corner ... creating round, smooth white inner shapes. No sharp corners

https://youtu.be/R6chk2xW338

Step 3: Addition of circles to break up or add interest to bare areas.

https://youtu.be/tlEZDkhpSY4

Step 4: After testing out a variety of mediums in their sketchbook, they took to paper! No video.

Art will be on display by Nov 5th. I will also provide a slide show of pieces created.

What can mindfulness do for students?

• Reduced Stress: Improved ability to manage stress
• Increased Focus: Improved ability to pay attention, focus and concentrate
• Improved Emotion Regulation: Reduced impulsiveness, improved child behaviour (rowdiness, suspensions, expulsions)
• Increased Emotional Intelligence: Improved conflict resolution skills
• Increased Empathy and Respect: Increased empathy and understanding of others
• Increased Resilience: Increased capacity to overcome challenges
• Improved Physical Well-being: Increased engagement in physical activity
• Improved Creativity & Collaboration: Improved expression of creative arts.

If you have any questions, or photos to share, please contact me at:

mspsartroomatsms@gmail.com