I was back on Bedford Avenue today making art with kids as part of Williamsburg Walks. Thomas Bell and I packed gobs of art supplies onto the Spread Art & Live Bliss art cart and wheeled it through Brooklyn, from Bushwick to Williasmburg.
As soon as we were set up we had lots of art partners, some of whom were return collaborators from a couple weeks ago when we were on Bedford. With
stickers, markers, colored pencils, glue sticks, glitter, pattern
scissors, shells, string, and ribbon, we created a variety of colorful
(and sometimes messy) wearable art.
Most of the kids that visited the Spread Art & Live Bliss booth have lived less years on the planet than they have fingers on their hands, which means they aren't concerned with questions like: "Is this art or craft?" and/or "Should I price my work based on time spent or materials cost?" It is pure fun for fun's sake, and the enthsusiasm the kid's bring to: 1) drawing on a sticker, 2) putting it on their shirt, and 3) showing the world, is absolutely contageous.
If you know of an upcoming private or public event that could benefit from a kid's art setup like this send me an email. Adding yoga and/or music to the art projects is also an option.
Below are photos from the day. Enjoy!
Above: The cart is packed & ready to leave Spread Art in Bushwick
Above: En route...
Above: As soon as we got set up we were greeted by the familiar smiling face of a girl who made art with us when we were on Bedford a couple weeks ago.
Above: A new face who assured me she is 7, although her sister was convinced she is actually only 4.
Above: Thom helping a girl put on the wearable art she created.
Above: This is the moment the top was taken off a glue stick and things got consequently got very messy and glittery.
Above: Thom adding some color to the street.
Above: Packed up and ready to roll back to Spread Art.
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