Explore Art, Film and Fabric with Len Lye

Available: 7 Dec 2024 – 27 Apr 2025
Curriculum links: Dance, Science, Technology, Visual Art
Year Level: ECE – 6
Duration: 75 mins

 

Step into the world of Len Lye, where fabric, film, and creativity collide in the exciting exhibition Interlaced: Animation and Textiles.  Students will discover how Lye’s innovative ideas influenced generations of artists and how his work continues to inspire today.

What students will experience:

  • Discover Len Lye’s Vision: Learn about his pioneering use of film and fabric to create dynamic, sensory experiences.
  • Creative Exploration: Get into the ‘Len Lye mood’ and create your own wearable artwork inspired by his legacy.
  • Inspiration for Future Artists: Understand how Lye’s groundbreaking work continues to inspire creativity in students and artists alike.

This hands-on experience will encourage your students to explore the intersection of art, film, and textiles, while developing their own unique artistic expressions.


At school:

 

Image: Jennifer West, Orange Haze Film Quilt (detail) 2023. 35 and 70mm filmstrips, inkjet print on clear film, ink, dyes, volcanic ash hand-made dye, permanent marker, moth wing, thread, plexiglass. 134 x 84cm. © and courtesy the artist.