Westshore Montessori students create modern art from found objects

The kindergarten students at Westshore Montessori school recently completed a whole-class sculpture based on the work of modern art sculptor Louise Nevelson. Each student designed their own assemblage with found objects, paying special attention to symmetry and balance in their compositions. They became actively engaged in creating the whole sculpture, deciding where each piece went into the arrangement of the whole sculpture.

Our students were very excited to learn that the Cleveland Museum of Art has one of Nevelson's large sculptures. Our goal was to create a real connection with modern masters and understanding the process to create art. They loved the lesson and want to visit the art museum!