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David Ramey: Gainsboro Road and Beyond
Artist David Ramey takes us on a historic journey through Roanoke’s thriving Black communities of Gainsboro and Northeast from the mid-1940’s through the late 1960’s, sharing his youthful memories through more than 100 drawings and 75 accompanying stories of his time growing up here. The memories he shares are of the area as it existed before national urban renewal programs were implemented, forever changing these communities and its residents. Ramey’s work reminds us to appreciate the simple pleasures in life that connect us to family and friends – for these are the experiences and memories that are often the most treasured.
K-2nd Grade: After viewing the detailed work of David Ramey, students will get to build their own concept of a neighborhood they would like to live in inspired by the artist.
3rd-5th Grade: After viewing David Ramey’s detailed depictions of Historic Gainsboro, students will create artwork inspired by Ramey’s use of memory and detail in his drawings.
6th-12th Grade: Students will discuss and learn about the perspective used in Ramey’s work, then be inspired to create a scene that depicts depth using lettering and imagination.
Duration: 90 minutes for 2-3 classes/groups; 120 minutes for 4 classes/groups
Cost: $5 per student, required chaperones free (1 per 10 children required), additional chaperones $5
Roanoke County K-1st grade free
SOL Connections:
Visual Arts: K.1-K.4, K.6-K.9, K.12-K.14, K.17, 1.1-1.8, 1.12-1.14, 1.16, 1.17, 2.1-2.7, 2.9, 2.12-2.14, 2.17, 3.1-3.7, 3.11-3.15, 4.1-4.7, 4.11-4.15, 4.17, 5.1-5.7, 5.11-5.13, 5.15, 5.17 History: K.1,K.2, K.4-K.7, 1.1, 1.4-1.7, 2.1, 2.10, 3a, c, e, f, VSa, c ,e, f, VS.8, VS.9, VS.11, USIa, b, c, d, e, f, h
Visual Arts: 6.1-6.7, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 6.15, 6.17, 7.1-7.6, 7.11, 7.12, 7.13, 7.14, 7.15, 8.1-8.6, 8.11, 8.12-8.15, AI.1, A.2a-g, A.3-AI.8, AI.12-AI.15, AI.17, AII.1, AII.2a,-AII.7, AII.8, AII.11-AII.15, AII.17, AIII.1, AIII.4-AIII.7, AIII.8, AIII.11-AIII.15, AIII.17, AIV.1-AIV.8, AIV.11-AIV.15
History: USIIa,c,d,e,f, USII.2, USII.3d, USII.5e, USII.8, CEa,c,d,e,f,h, CE.4b, CE.7, CE.9, WG.12, WG.14a, WG.15, WHIa, WHIc, WHIe, WHIf, WHIIa, WHIIc, WHIIe, WHIIf, WHIIh, WHIIj, VUSa, VUSd, VUSe, VUSf, VUSj, VUS.10f, VUS.12a,e, VUS.16a,c, GOVTa, GOVTc, GOVTe, GOVTf, GOVTh, GOVTj
Rimer Cardillo (Uruguayan, b. 1944), “Piedras Blancas Butterfly” from “Sublime Jewelry Series”, 1978-79, Cast and engraved polyester resin plate embossed prints with found object and zinc or copper plate intaglio prints on paper
Rimer Cardillo and the Deep Ecology of a Sacred Nature
Environmental issues (and how they are affected by real politics and economic factors) are a principle focus of Rimer Cardillo’s works since the late 1970s. His multimedia work—which ranges from prints to large-scale installations—incorporates found objects and a variety of materials ranging from paper, to clay, to wood. Cardillo’s art directly confronts the loss of animal species and the destruction of plant life. His work explores our human relationship with the natural environment and our responsibilities to protect nature.
Kindergarten – 5th Grade: After viewing Cardillo’s work, students will use pattern, print, and texture to create an environment for their chosen insect.
6th-12th Grade: After viewing Cardillo’s work, students will learn the explore the intricacies of scientific illustration of insects and learn various shading techniques to visually represent various textures.
Duration: 90 minutes for 2-3 classes/groups; 120 minutes for 4 classes/groups
Cost: $5 per student, required chaperones free (1 per 10 children required), additional chaperones $5
Roanoke County K-1st grade free
SOL Connections:
Visual Arts: K.1-K.10,K.12,K-13, K.15, K.17; Science: K.1abd-f, K.3, K.7,K.11; Visual Arts: 1.1-1.8, 1.10,1.12, 1.13, 1.15-1.17; Science: 1.1abd-f,1.5; Visual Arts: 2.1-2.7, 2.12,2.13, 2.15, 2.17; Science: 2.1abd-f, 2.4a, 2.5b; Visual Arts: 3.1-3.7,3.11-3.15, 3.17; Science: 3.1abe,3.5; Visual Arts:4.1-4.7, 4.11-4.15,4.17; Science: 4.1def, 4.2b, 4.3; Visual Arts:5.1-5.3, 5.5-5.7,5.11-5.13, 5.15, 5.17; Science: 5.1def; Visual Arts: 6.1-6.7, 6.11-6.15, 6.17; Science: 6.1e, 6.9, LS.1e, LS.9; BIO.6b,ES.6, ES.9; Visual Arts: 7.1-7.7, 7.11-7.15, 7.17; Science: 6.1e, 6.9, LS.1e, LS.9, BIO.6b,ES.6, ES.9; Visual Arts: 8.1-8.7, 8.12-8.15, 8.17; Science: 6.1e, 6.9, LS.1e, LS.9, BIO.6b,ES.6, ES.; Visual Arts: AI.1-AI.3, AI.5,6,AI.8-AI.10, AI.12-AI.15, AI.17; Science: 6.1e, 6.9, LS.1e,LS.9, BIO.6b, ES.6, ES.9; Visual Arts: AII.1-AII.3,AII.5-AII.15, AII.17; Science: 6.1e, 6.9, LS.1e, LS.9, BIO.6b, ES.6, ES.9; Visual Arts: AIII.2-AIII.11,
AIII.13-AIII.15, AIII.17; Science: 6.1e, 6.9, LS.1e,LS.9, BIO.6b, ES.6, ES.9; Visual Arts: AIV.2-AIV.6,AIV.8, AIV.10, AIV.13-AIV.14,AIV.16-AIV.17; Science: 6.1e, 6.9, LS.1e,LS.9, BIO.6b, ES.6, ES.9
