Art & Maths Auction Week Catalogue

Art & Maths AUCTION WEEK

Same Same But Di erent

Inspired by Joan Miro who experiments with lines, the Nursery children began their two canvases by creating many layers of paint after being squeezed onto the canvases. They used acrylic paint and paint brushes. The children experimented with brush strokes and tapping the paint onto the canvases. They then began to cut and stick di erent lengths of thread using black on their mustard canvas and mustard on their black canvas.

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NURSERY NDG

Sparkle and Shine

Our work was inspired by Joan Miro so involved creating lines and spaces in a myriad of ways! The children all got involved and had great fun swinging pendulums of paint, working cooperatively to tip and roll balls through paint, spraying, dripping and flicking paint and adding their own unique processes too! We had great fun working together to create this piece and we hope you love its vibrancy.

Size 100 x 150 cm

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NURSERY NLH

The Circle of Life

Our piece was inspired by the work of Alexander Calder. We followed a sequence of processes: painting with brushes and sponges, creating circles and spirals with twine and layering neutral, circular loose parts. The final piece consists of 16 individual tiles, joined together to reflect that, although we are all individuals, we are one.

Size 123 x 123 cm

Art & Maths AUCTION WEEK EY1 EY1EY

Magical Mondrian Mambo

Inspired by Piet Mondrian, the children in Lotus Class set out to create their masterpiece. They incorporated a range of processes to build depth and interest in shapes, focussing on squares and rectangles. Rather than using the Primary colours, having looked at the colour wheel, the children expressed a greater love for the Secondary colours. As you can see, we chose vivid contrasting coloursorange and blue, and purple and yellow. Each child had a favourite process from painting with rollers and bubble wrap to wrapping yarn and ribbon around cardboard shapes. Some children preferred the precise nature of using a ruler then cutting the material using scissors. Black was also added, using Duplo blocks to stamp shapes. We’re sure you’ll agree that the colours really pop!

Size 100 x 100 cm

Composition - Red, Yellow, Blue.

Using Dutch painter Piet Mondrian as inspiration, Bamboo class used a variety of resources and shapes - focusing on his simple primary colour scheme of red, yellow and blue. The children used various techniques to create di erent e ects including painting, printing, collage, tape and even some Lego blocks!

Size 100 x 125 cm

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Mondrian’s Playground

Rose Class created a collaborative mural that embodies Mondrian's abstract style whilst also incorporating their own imaginative elements. The layers are reminiscent of Mondrian's famous grid compositions with each layer having di erent processes to create texture and depth representing our children’s skills. Methods included using rulers and pens to create lines and shapes, glueing loose parts in patterns, mark-making symbols and numbers, taping shapes, painting using hands, fine brushes and of course, layering materials. The background was also covered in black paint by Rose Class mimicking Mondrian's bold lines.

Size 100 x 100 cm

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EY 2 EY2GH

Rotating Rectangles

Inspired by Piet Mondrian, the EY2 children explored a range of processes to create this green masterpiece of squares and rectangles! They squeezed paint from pipettes and bottles then rotated and tilted the canvases to form lines of drips that built up a variety of quadrilaterals. They rolled marbles through splats of paint with the addition of gold for a pop of colour and shine! Wrapping with wool added an element of texture and layering additional squares and rectangles added depth and dimension, along with the addition of some berry coloured enhancements

Size 67 x 98 cm

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2 EY2GW

Shape Symphony

This 3D art, crafted by EY2 students, is inspired by Wassily Kandinsky's iconic style and students’ fascination with shapes. Made from watercolour paper stained with inks in earthy tones and enhanced with soft pastels along with gentle splats of poster paint, the irregular and regular shapes have formed an amazing mosaic of layers. Each piece reflects the children's creativity, love for art and exploration.

Size 110 x 110 cm

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EY 2 EY2NC

Circles of Expression

Experience the fusion of art and mathematics in this captivating piece created during Art and Maths Week. Inspired by the colour layering techniques of Rothko and Archimedes' exploration of circles in mathematics, this artwork blends layered shades of blue and green over a textured canvas formed by a unique mixture of sand and glue. The collaborative e ort of children adds an interactive element as they dripped slime over the entire canvas, creating fascinating patterns and textures. Printed circles in white paint punctuate the composition, adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to this harmonious marriage of art and science. Dive into a world where creativity and calculation intertwine, inviting you to explore the beauty of numbers and colours in perfect harmony.

Size 100 x 100 cm

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2 EY2RV

Circular Expressions

We were inspired by the artist Kandinsky. We wanted to explore circles within our piece and bring a variety of textures and patterns to our artwork. We created 5 layers through our Process Art activities, experimenting with di erent techniques and materials. We then cut these larger pieces of artwork into di erent-sized circles to place on our canvas.

Size 150 x 150 cm

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YEAR 1 1CL

Shades of Serenity

Mark Rothko was our inspiration. Our background was blue, created in two layers so one shade is peeping through. We then added layers of grey in di erent shades by painting directly on to the canvas, painting on paper and mixing paint with gesso to create di erent textures. Our final layer was yellow with sand to add warmth to the sombre palette that we initially created.

Size 100 x 150 cm

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YEAR 1 1IM

No. 103 (Rain + Fire)

We used Rothko’s fondness of using rectangles as a starting point to create our own piece using paints to create blocks of colour. We used layers of blues, oranges and purples to form our painting. Once completed, we stood back and looked at our artwork and discussed how it made us feel and what it reminded us of. We named our piece ‘Rain + Fire’ as we noticed it captures the glowing warmth of fire and the feeling of falling rain. Like Rothko, we gave our painting a number. We chose to add together the ages of all the children in the class to represent our shared work on this piece, therefore calling our artwork No. 103 (Rain + Fire).

Size 100 x 150 cm

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YEAR 1 1LC

Sunset in the Park, with love.

We learnt about the artist Mark Rothko, his style of painting and how he wanted people to feel di erent emotions about his artwork. We read the story of the Colour Monster and discussed how di erent colours can be linked with emotions. As a class, we decided we wanted people to feel happy, calm and a little bit of love when they saw our artwork, so we used yellow, green and pink. We added layers of paint and oil pastels to build deeper colours and used rectangles shapes in the style of Rothko. We decorated circular wooden shapes using a range of techniques such as paint dipping, brusho paint spraying and pastel colouring. We thought our finished art looked a bit like a sunset and we hope everyone feels happy, calm and a little bit loved when they see it!

Size 100 x 150 cm

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YEAR 1 1NR

Lavender Fields

We looked at di erent artwork by Mark Rothko, and in particular his ‘colour fields’. We started by choosing a colour palette of tissue paper, the children told us that these colours made them feel happy. We then cut and ripped the tissue into strips, and tried to distribute it evenly across our canvas. We soon realised that the contrast in colour between the tissue and the canvas did not work, so we painted a border. Finally, we created some card rectangles, and decorated them with di erent shapes to finish the art.

Size 100 x 150 cm

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YEAR 2 2AL

Squid Tentacles

2AL drew inspiration from the vibrant and imaginative world of Yayoi Kusama. Her use of polka dots, bold colours, repetitive patterns and curved lines inspired the students' creativity and encouraged them to explore new artistic techniques. The children experimented with colour, materials, printing and pattern making to create this polka-dot masterpiece.This piece was process led with the children reflecting after each stage and working collaboratively to decide on the next step of the process. This enhanced their understanding of art and allowed them to express their individuality in a playful and visually striking way. We hope you enjoy this piece as much as we do!

Size 150 x 150 cm

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YEAR 2 2EB

The Wooden Night

2EB found inspiration in the works of the renowned Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. Exploring her artistry filled with dots, we delved into her vision as a class. Recognising the significance of dots and circles, we embarked on crafting our own art piece, culminating in a collaborative masterpiece. We began by meticulously taping o the canvases before applying paint to create the background. Employing acrylic paint and an assortment of unconventional stamps like bowls, toilet rolls, and bottle caps, we meticulously composed backgrounds adorned with circles. We then layered on glitter and wooden circles to finish. Our enthusiasm and passion radiated throughout the project, evident in the vibrant final artwork we proudly present.

Size 150 x 150 cm

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YEAR 2 2JH

The Infinity of Dots

2JH were inspired by the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. We looked at lots of examples of her work, and were particularly drawn to her exhibit ‘Infinity Mirrored Room.’ We loved the idea of a big, black circle as a starting point, so we drew around our class rug, which was the perfect size! From there, we explored di erent paint and printing techniques, using lots of di erent colours and painting/stamping techniques. We decided to use only primary colours, alongside black and white and used these colours to stamp around the circle, building up in layers. Meanwhile, we created many circles in various di erent shapes and sizes. We added circles, within circles, and used many di erent techniques, before positioning them on our central circle. We hope you can find joy and happiness in our finished piece!

Size 150 x 150 cm

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YEAR 2 2ZH

Dotty Fruits

2ZH were inspired by the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. We looked at a lot of her pieces of artwork and learnt about her vision of using polka dots. She once said, ‘Polka dots can't stay alone. When we obliterate nature and our bodies with polka dots, we become part of the unity of our environments.’ As a class, we decided polka dots would be important and we each wanted to complete an art piece and then bring them altogether. We used acrylic paint and a variety of stamps (including toilet rolls, corks, cotton buds and bottle caps) to create our backgrounds and then created our vegetables and fruits using poster paints and a di erent selection of dots. We loved making our project and we hope you can see that in the final piece of artwork!

Size 150 x 150 cm

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YEAR 3 3CS

A Window to The World

3CS drew inspiration from Arlene Stamp’s innovative use of patterns and shapes. We used marbling to create intricate and colourful patterns, then tore them into di erent shapes. These shapes were assembled and layered into a vibrant collage, forming a beautiful "window" into their creative minds. The project not only taught the children new artistic techniques but also encouraged them to explore their creativity and express their individuality through art. We hope you enjoy this piece as much as we enjoyed creating it!

Size 80 x 120 cm

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YEAR 3 3DJ

The Model Shrewsbury Student

The members of 3DJ have undertaken an inquiry into the defining attributes of an ideal Shrewsbury Child. Through discussions and analysis with their peers, they have meticulously examined the qualities cherished within our school. This exploration extends beyond just the students but to any people within our school community. We have used a spectrum of colours symbolising our rich diversity, they have integrated these elements with the ideal traits deemed essential to be the Model Shrewsbury Student.

Size 80 x 100 cm

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YEAR 3 3JB

Magic Maths Weavers

3JB used the artwork of Arlene Stamp as a starting point. We took inspiration from her pieces ‘Now Won’t You Listen Dearie’ and ‘You’re Adorable’ where she used text on a mix of warm and cool colours to create woven art. We decided to magpie the idea of weaving and text, and wrote our thoughts about Maths and how we use our learnt skills today and hope to use them in the future. We used brusho inks and pastels to create the warm and cool colours and then enjoyed experimenting by weaving in di erent ways until we were happy with our pieces. We hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed the process!

Size 91 x 91 cm

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YEAR 3 3JS

Unique Similarities

Inspired by her works ‘From the Collection’ and ‘Plato and My Garden II’, we explored Arlene Stamp’s use of repeating squares to create an image. Squares have identical length sides and identical angles, but what makes squares unique when you compare them? We decided to make each square as unique as the children in the class, with each member of the class choosing the materials that they felt best represented them for their square.

Size 80 x 120 cm

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YEAR 4 4BK

King of the Ocean

4BK were inspired by the Japanese artist Makoto Nakamura who is known for creating complex art pieces using tessellations or repeating patterns. We wanted to link this to our current learning theme on ‘Our Planet’ and with Earth Day falling close to Art & Maths week, we decided to explore tessellations that could be found in nature. We chose various shades of blue and purple as our main colours, mixing with black and white to create di erent shades, and added some accents of green and silver to represent the greenery under the sea and the sparkles of the sun’s reflection upon the water. We used an array of media to create the piece including acrylic and water-based paints, PVA glue, craft paper and sand to create texture.

Size 100 x 150 cm

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YEAR 4 4HB

Tessellations of the Ocean

4HB were inspired by the Japanese artist Makoto Nakamura who is known for creating complex art pieces using tessellations or repeating patterns. We wanted to link this to our current learning theme on ‘Our Planet’ and with Earth Day falling close to Art & Maths week, we decided to explore tessellations that could be found in nature. We chose sea creatures as our templates for our tessellations and used foam sheets, onto which we carved out our repeated patterns, and printed them onto our canvas. We then created a plastic wave to highlight the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans.

Size 100 x 150 cm

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YEAR 4 4HS

Bee-lieve in the Power of

Nature

4HS were inspired by the Japanese artist Makoto Nakamura who is known for creating complex art pieces using tessellations, or repeating patterns. We wanted to link this to our current Theme learning on ‘Our Planet’ and with Earth Day falling close to Art & Maths week, we decided to explore tessellations that could be found in nature, learning about the importance of bees to people and planet. We each designed and created our own unique hexagon tessellation using wooden hexagons, painted them in yellow, orange and golds to emulate a beehive and glued them to the canvas for a 3D e ect. The piece was drawn together using a watercolour backwash and the Queen bee the centre of the hive.

Size 80 x 80 cm

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YEAR 5 5JT

Contrasting Creatures

5JT were inspired by mosaic patterns and colour contrasts shown in pieces created by Alfred Jensen.

By studying his piece, ‘Harmony of Contrasts’, we noticed that our House colours were represented, showing the contrasts of light and dark, warm and cool. Working in our House teams, we used our mathematical skills to carefully measure and cut material, paper and card, into squared mosaic pieces. Each House created their own mosaic pattern which featured their House’s animal on top.

Size 150 x 150 cm

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YEAR 5 5RM

Circles2

5RM studied the work of Alfred Jensen, focusing on his circle and spiral collections. We looked at his use of colour and the mathematics we could identify in his artwork. Students spent time designing their ideas in sketchbooks before choosing their favourite design to create for the shared art piece. Students worked independently on their own pieces of art before they were then added to the class canvas. They used a mixture of pens, coloured paper and fabrics to create their designs. What mathematical patterns and ideas can you see in our finished piece?

Size 150 x 150 m

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YEAR 5 5PD

Legacy of Lines

5PD worked in groups to create vibrant artwork inspired by Alfred Jensen's geometric designs. The children focused on bold lines and vivid colours, bringing their visions to life. They represented colourful lines in di erent ways and patterns. They experimented with materials such as paint, beads, and string to craft dynamic and textured pieces that reflect Jensen's distinctive style.

Size 150 x 150 cm

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YEAR 6 6JO

Autumn Blues

6JO were inspired by the geometrical work of Tony Robbin. In our art lessons last term, we focused on colour mixing and created tones and tints. We used this knowledge to replicate a more subdued version of Tony Robbins geometrical work, as he often uses bold primary colours. In maths, we are currently studying shapes and our knowledge of isosceles triangles and 3D diagrams aided our design. We decided to name the piece “Autumn Blues” because of the calming blue wash background and the orange and yellow shapes which reflect autumnal leaf colours.

Size 150 x 150 cm

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YEAR 6 6KH

The Gap Between the Sea and the Sky

In 6KH, we created a masterpiece by combining geometric shapes and creating a pattern. The artist, Tony Robbin, is our inspiration for our artwork. This painting, ‘The Gap Between the Sea and Sky’ shows the complexity of shape and dimensions and the depths of the worlds: the sea and the sky. 6KH really enjoyed painting thus piece and we hope you enjoy observing this artwork as much as we do.

Size 150 x 150 cm

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YEAR 6 6MK

Illusion and Confusion

We were inspired by the geometric line work of Tony Robbin and the optical illusions that he can create. One board shows the colourful, creative expression of an artist (the confusion), whilst the other portrays the methodical and precise thinking of a mathematician (the illusion).

Size 70 x 70 cm / 75 x 75 cm (2 Pcs)