Saturday 11 June 2011

Surrealism for Kids - Qld Gallery of Modern Art

I suspect this activity is a little "old" for Geekling, but it looks like so much fun!  Combining the fun of creating a collage with the imagination and zaniness of surrealism - Make your own Surrealist Art at GoMA!

They've also added a Games for Kids section to the website which may be a fun way for little ones to learn about some famous artists.  Again, beyond Geekling for now and last time I let him near my laptop to play a game on the Fisher Price website, he ripped the Enter key off my keyboard and we can't seem to get it back on!

Speaking of art - We are in the (slow) process of re-designing and re-decorating our living area, and I am on the look out for some key prints to frame for the room, preferably bright and primary-colour heavy to suit the decor.   I would love to hear your suggestions!

Edit:  I think we'll steer away from surrealism pieces in our home for now, as 'Montessori from the Start: The Child at Home, from Birth to Age Three' by Paula Polk Lillard & Lynn Lillard Jessen suggests limiting the fantastical and non-realistic until the child is older and focus on helping the child make sense of the world as it is.  Although by the time Geekline is 6, we may well be ready for another one...

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