Geoffrey visited our ELC and shared his journey and the concept behind his kinetic sculptures. He explained how his art relies on “people’s power” and movement, engaging the children with his storytelling and interactive demonstration. The children were enthusiastic, asking numerous questions and expressing curiosity about his work. He also shared his design process with them by showing the sketches and models of his sculptures. He left prototypes for the children to explore, allowing them to see and feel the elements of kinetic art up close.

At the end of his visit, he joined some of the children in exploring our playground area, where they looked at our native plants and how these change with the seasons. This outdoor experience is tied to the children’s ongoing curiosity of natural environments, enhancing their observational skills and appreciation for nature.

In class, the children have been learning about the colours and shapes found in nature and how these can be linked to their feelings. The artist’s visit deepened this exploration as students connected their emotional experiences with the natural world around them.

Inspired by the artist’s kinetic sculptures, the children created sculptures using paper. This exploration of the materials helped them understand the transition from two dimensional drawings to three-dimensional artworks, fostering creativity and spatial awareness.

The children were highly engaged throughout the project, showing great interest in the artist’s work and the creative processes involved. Their interactions with the prototypes enhanced their understanding of kinetic art and its dependence on human interaction.

We believe that this type of collaboration helps children enhance their artistic abilities, express emotions through art, and increase environmental awareness by connecting natural elements with feelings and discussing native plants and seasonal changes.