Using Alfonso Ossorio as our inspiration, we created little Ossorio Assemblages on cardboard for drop-in-art at the OKCMOA in June.
Assemblage in art is a 3-D composition put together with found objects...or in our case an odd variety of purchased item you can get at a hardware store, craft store or dollar store.
I laid out the items in assembly line fashion for the kids to choose their objects.
crafting goodies
electrical items from hardware store
random plastic toys I bought at a dollar store.
Recycle! So many things to save lids for!
CAUTION: We did use glue guns to assemble our pieces for instant hold. Parents and I were there to assist younger children. You could use a craft glue and wait for your piece to dry, but it just may not hold some of the items.
To take this project further you could paint a small canvas or board and lay your objects on top of it.
We had a great time and here are some of the finished pieces!
You will need:
-background piece of heavy cardboard, wood, canvas etc. to assemble pieces on
-fun objects either made or found!
-hot glue
-imagination!
