“The Return to Darkness” video and artwork are always the hit. When I took them to PAM Collection room, one student immediately pointed out that “Cloisonne Mandala” is what Cai made for “The Return to Darkness”.
Before taking students to AI room, students draw their version of “The Canvas On The Moon”. After finish drawing I took them to show Cai’s version of “The Canvas On The Moon” and ask the differences between their drawing and Cai’s artwork. After they identify the difference, I told them that “the different parts of your drawing is your creativity”. I did the same drawing yesterday, and one student was hesitant to show her drawing, but when I explain that difference is your creativity, she proudly showed her drawing to us (cute!).
Students truly enjoy seeing Cai’s artworks. They all truly feel something. Sometime students struggle to express because they cannot find the right words to express their feelings (their feeling surpass their vocabulary). Such a joy to see them working hard to come up with the right words.
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