Year 8

Creating a sculpture inspired by Chakaia Booker and Anish Kapoor

In this lesson, we will look at artworks in relation to biomorphism. We will look at how Anish Kapoor and Chakaia Booker's sculptures have a biomorphic shape, and then create our own sculpture inspired by nature.

Year 8

Creating a sculpture inspired by Chakaia Booker and Anish Kapoor

In this lesson, we will look at artworks in relation to biomorphism. We will look at how Anish Kapoor and Chakaia Booker's sculptures have a biomorphic shape, and then create our own sculpture inspired by nature.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. 'Biomorphic' artworks look lifelike.
  2. Chakaia Booker is an internationally renowned and widely collected American sculptor.
  3. Chakaia Booker's artwork has a biomorphic appearance, but is not inspired by natural forms.
  4. Sir Anish Kapoor is best known for creating large scale public sculptures.
  5. How to create a sculpture inspired by natural forms.

Equipment

Glue, scissors, tinfoil

Licence

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4 Questions

Q1.
What does biomorphic mean?
A sculpture that can biodegrade
Correct answer: Something that looks lifelike
Something that looks like it is made of water
Something that looks like it was made in nature
Q2.
What is an organic form?
A form that has been created and grown in particular conditions
A form that has been created in nature without any human intervention
A form that is made of 100% natural materials
Correct answer: A form that looks like it is natural because it is irregular, flowing and potentially unpredictable
Q3.
Which of these statements about Chakaia Booker is correct?
Chakaia Booker is a British artist
Correct answer: Chakaia Booker is known for creating monumental, abstract works
Chakaia Booker's artwork does not have a biomorphic appearance
Chakaia Booker's artwork is inspired by natural forms
Q4.
Which of these statements about Sir Anish Kapoor is true?
Sir Anish Kapoor designed the London 2012 Olympics stadium
Sir Anish Kapoor is best known for creating small scale private sculptures
Sir Anish Kapoor was born in London
Correct answer: Sir Anish Kapoor’s work has a fluid shape and form which gives the hard materials used an organic feel

4 Questions

Q1.
Which of these statements about Sir Anish Kapoor is true?
Sir Anish Kapoor designed the London 2012 Olympics stadium.
Sir Anish Kapoor is best known for creating small scale private sculptures.
Sir Anish Kapoor was born in London.
Correct answer: Sir Anish Kapoor’s work has a fluid shape and form which gives the hard materials used an organic feel.
Q2.
What is an organic form?
A form that has been created and grown in particular conditions.
A form that has been created in nature without any human intervention.
A form that is made of 100% natural materials.
Correct answer: A form that looks like it is natural because it is irregular, flowing and potentially unpredictable.
Q3.
Which of these statements about Chakaia Booker is correct?
Chakaia Booker is a British artist.
Correct answer: Chakaia Booker is known for creating monumental, abstract works.
Chakaia Booker's artwork does not have a biomorphic appearance.
Chakaia Booker's artwork is inspired by natural forms.
Q4.
What does biomorphic mean?
A sculpture that can biodegrade.
Correct answer: Something that looks lifelike.
Something that looks like it is made of water.
Something that looks like it was made in nature.