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“A painting has a life of its own; I try to let it live.” Jackson Pollock
Pollock Matters is an art exhibit at the Everson Museum in Syracuse, NY. There has been controversy over whether or not the works on display were actually painted by Jackson Pollock.
To some people, Pollock’s art represents mere splatters of paint on canvas. Others have a fascination with his “energy made visible.”
Untitled No. 3 is in the exhibit at the museum, but I was drawn to a postcard from the gift shop that now sits on my desk. The postcard of Jackson’s painting, Dilemma, captured my attention because the splatters of color create an imagery of darkness running through a web of conflict. I sensed "entanglement" throughout the painting and the work was more powerful to me than Untitled No. 3 with its thicker strokes and brighter colors.
I thought of our literacy students and the conflicts they face each day. They may not be able to understand written directions or read a medicine bottle. They may become entangled in the daily struggles that they encounter. As literacy providers we can help reduce their conflict, lift them out of their darkness, and add more color to their lives.
What dilemmas do YOUR students face as barriers to learning? How have you helped them to relish their learning experiences? Share your story with those of us who are 100% committed to literacy and to our students' educational needs.
* Tutor Tip: Use an artwork to encourage your student to write.
Pollock Matters is an art exhibit at the Everson Museum in Syracuse, NY. There has been controversy over whether or not the works on display were actually painted by Jackson Pollock.
To some people, Pollock’s art represents mere splatters of paint on canvas. Others have a fascination with his “energy made visible.”
Untitled No. 3 is in the exhibit at the museum, but I was drawn to a postcard from the gift shop that now sits on my desk. The postcard of Jackson’s painting, Dilemma, captured my attention because the splatters of color create an imagery of darkness running through a web of conflict. I sensed "entanglement" throughout the painting and the work was more powerful to me than Untitled No. 3 with its thicker strokes and brighter colors.
I thought of our literacy students and the conflicts they face each day. They may not be able to understand written directions or read a medicine bottle. They may become entangled in the daily struggles that they encounter. As literacy providers we can help reduce their conflict, lift them out of their darkness, and add more color to their lives.
What dilemmas do YOUR students face as barriers to learning? How have you helped them to relish their learning experiences? Share your story with those of us who are 100% committed to literacy and to our students' educational needs.
* Tutor Tip: Use an artwork to encourage your student to write.
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