Aim: To reflect on light and dark through collage.
Materials: Black, white, and metallic paper; scissors and glue
Procedure:
1. Have students view the work of art above. Discuss with students:
- What do the lights in Godley’s work remind you of?
- Why is light such an important part of winter rituals? Why is it such an important part of religious rituals in general?
- What do lights and flames symbolize? What do they mean to you personally?
2. Distribute supplies and ask students to create collages that reflect the meaning of “light.” Students can rip or cut the paper and combine the pieces in any way.
3. Afterward, you might ask students to write about their work, create a related poem about light, or find an existing text or quote about light to pair with their work.
- Light boxes and power source; Light sources: flicker bulbs, backlit sculpted vinyl, electroluminescent panels, fiber optics, electroluminescent wire, vinyl overlay diffuser panels, LED lights, backlit digital imagery, light bulbs, and rope lighting
- Installation approximately: 72 x 156 in. (182.9 x 396.2 cm)
- The Jewish Museum, New York
- Jewish Museum Centennial Commission; Purchase: Nancy and Jeffrey Lane and Cheryl and Michael Minikes Gift in honor of Phyllis Mack, 2005-1a-j
Hanukkah Lamp
Miracle
