A batch of 3D printed models of Nunalleq artifacts came in today and we get to look at, touch, and use them for inspiration for our artworks. We had a lot of fun trying of the Snow Goggles or, what the group started to call, Eskimo Sunglasses.
We were also working on our concept sketches of our final works for the art show on Saturday. The theme for our works is Life 500 Year Ago at Nunalleq. In this theme we are looking to do some reconstruction drawing of some of the partial artifacts or put the objects into their context, in human activities. This requires us to think about the who, what when, where, why, and how of these objects from the past ...
Who used or made them... men, women, children, elders, hunters, shamans...?
What are they made out of and where did people collect those materials?
When were they used...daily, seasonally, special occasions?
Where were the artifacts used and made... in the house, outside, in a kayak...?
Why were they made or used... as tools, for decoration, for spiritual reasons...?
How did people made and use these objects?
Each of us is going to pick one type of object or theme to inspire our work. Today we were just practicing and getting an idea of what we want to do for our final drawing. And having some popcorn too...
