Surrealism and Turkeys

Maxwell is studying Surrealism in art class. Yes, that’s right, Surrealism. The thought of this really knocked me out. The art teacher also explained that they are studying light, value, hue, symmetry and proportion. My memory of 3rd grade art involved paint, glitter, pipe cleaners and creating a Papier-mâché turkey. They just finished creating mobiles out of water bottles inspired by the work of Dale Chihuly. Paul thought their mobiles were inspired by a menu item at Taco Bell.

Art class has sure come a long way. It’s such a shame that not all kids get the opportunity to study art. When we left California, the state budgets were cut so drastically that they barely had a full-time school nurse on staff, let alone a good art teacher. We are so privileged to have our children at a school that exposes them to art in any form. I adore their art teacher. It’s so inspiring to meet a teacher that is so passionate about what she does for a living.