Art
Lesson

Art Lesson

Self Portrait inspired by Surendran Nair

Contributed by:

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art

Rubrics:

Art Teaching Techniques, Instilling Creative Confidence

Grade:

Primary School

Medium:

Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture/Pottery

Material used:

Cardboard, Corrugated Sheets, Mirror

Self Portrait inspired by Surendran Nair

Contributed by:

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art

Rubrics:

Art Teaching Techniques, Instilling Creative Confidence

Grade:

Primary School

Medium:

Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture/Pottery

Material used:

Cardboard, Corrugated Sheets, Mirror

Self Portrait inspired by Surendran Nair

Contributed by:

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art

Rubrics:

Art Teaching Techniques, Instilling Creative Confidence

Grade:

Primary School

Medium:

Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture/Pottery

Material used:

Cardboard, Corrugated Sheets, Mirror

Aim

“Self Portrait inspired by Surendran Nair” is an opportunity for art lovers to recreate some of the most iconic artworks of the country in their own distinctive style.

Objective

To extend the mission of Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, which seeks to bridge the gap between art and the public.

Learning Outcomes

This colorful artwork is a rich compilation of striking painting techniques by the master, Surendran Nair A pioneering effort, this artwork is based on KNMA’s outstanding collection. It provides a free rein to the user’s creativity with the option to replicate the artwork itself.

Process for the Lesson

KNMA urges art lovers to throw out the rules, pick up crayons, sketch pens, colored pens, pencil colors or even watercolors to create unique compositions to enjoy and share with family and friends.

– So we will start by drawing an oval face shape on corrugated sheet.

– Then cut the oval shape and glue it on Cardboard.

– Now looking into the mirror, cut out different shapes of eyes, nose, ears, mouth.

– Now we need to arrange all the cuttings and stick them on the face.

– Its time to get some colors now and we will start by coloring the background first.

– Add some details with the color in eyes, nose, lips and hairs. You can take a reference also from the Artist’s Artwork.

– Now cut four strips of 1inch thickness

– Paste them on the sides of the cardboard.

– Our Self Portrait is done!!

Contributed by

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art

Established at the initiative of the avid art collector Kiran Nadar, the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) opened its doors to the public in January 2010, as the first private museum of art exhibiting Modern and contemporary works from India and the sub-continent. Located in the heart of New Delhi, India’s capital city, KNMA as a non-commercial, not-for-profit organization intends to exemplify the dynamic relationship between art and culture through its exhibitions, publications, educational, and public programs.

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