Identity

Layered Self-Portraits

posted on Jul 28, 2021

Incorporating recycled materials is an important component to my art curriculum because it encourages students to see possibilities where they may otherwise see limitations. This year, I couldn’t bring myself to discard the piles of cardboard that appeared in front of my art room door. As a material, cardboard is interesting because it varies in thickness, texture, and color—and it’s usually free. Despite the positive attributes that cardboard boasts, its shortcoming is that it can be difficult to work with.

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