George Rodriguez creates figurative ceramic sculptures that explore his Mexican heritage, political issues surrounding the U.S. and Mexico border, and universal connections between human beings. His work frequently explores Hispanic themes, such as quinceañera dresses, zodiacs featuring Mexican animals, large heads that resemble giant Olmec ruler heads, and decorated calavera (skulls that are part of Day of the Dead art).
Art teachers motivate students to explore the powers of the digital age in a variety of lessons that focus on movement, film, animation, and illusion. Students use animation apps to create original characters and short videos, design and construct brightly lit “moving pictures” from spinning image panels, assemble sculptures that suggest movement and harmony, and more.
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