Teeny Tiny Shriney(Adapted by a workshop taught by Michael DeMeng)

What IS a SHRINE?

• A shrine is a holy or sacred place (or object!), which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped.

• Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated.

• A shrine at which votive offerings are made is called an altar. • Shrines are found in many of the world's religions,

including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese folk religion and Shinto, as well as in SECULAR and NON-RELIGIOUS settings such as a war memorial.

• Shrines can be found in various settings, such as churches, temples, cemeteries, or in the home, although portable shrines are also found in some cultures.

Shrines from around the world… Architectural.

What do this Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Secular Shrine all have in common?

Portable Shrines

What do these Buddhist, Hindu, Mexican, Christian and Chinese Folk Shrine have in Common?

So….What is the main function of a shrine? In your own words?

Examine the following artist shrines. For each, answer the questions in the box.

• Name 5 different objects you see being used.

• What could these shrines be honoring?

• What clues are you using to make your guess?

“The Courage of a Seed” –Cat Kerr

• Name 5 materials/objects you see being used.

• What could it be about?

• What CLUES are you picking up on to make that guess?

Look at each image. Write down 2 things per image you find interesting/objects/techniques you’d like to try…

Color?Material?Use of paper?Found Objects?

Look at each image. Write down 2 things per image you find interesting/objects/techniques you’d like to try…

Color?Material?Use of paper?Found Objects?

1. First, you need to dig through some materials.

2. Some people start with an idea and make the objects fit that idea. Others get their ideas playing with objects. No one way is better than another.

3. PAY ATTENTION to demos showing different uses of media to fire up the creative juices!

4. You will be asked to defend what your shrine is “about” and provide evidence to substantiate your argument. You can work intuitively, but keep in mind that in the end, this will be expected.

Your turn to PLAY!!!

Student Work

School Year 2013-14

Rubber toys, Cut up cardboard,Wood Backing,Glass Bottles,Frozen Charlotte body.

Student Work. 2013-2014 School Year

Student Work. 2013-2014 School Year

Student Work. 2013-2014 School Year

Student Work. 2013-2014 School Year

Student Work. 2013-2014 School Year

Student Work. 2013-2014 School Year