Sensorial Art For Space
By tamalee basu - United states

SENSORIAL ART FOR SPACE
Activity Duration: 60 min
​Recommended Age: Middle School (6th-8th)

An activity to create sensory-rich artwork which will act as a souvenir from Earth in your space missions. Astronauts often face sensory deprivation, and this will be a great way to help us thrive in space!

​THINK
There are different types of sensorial art forms that cater to our five senses. Click on the picture on the left to learn about a new way of experiencing paintings.
EXPERIENCE
Sometimes the artwork does not need to be a multi-sensory experience. It could perhaps be inspired by a different sensorial art forms. For e.g., the golden ratio, as found in nature, is implemented in architecture, paintings, as well as, in music.

Watch the video on the left to learn more!
Picture
Click on the image to learn more about it.
CREATE
Design an artwork that provides or is based on a multi-sensory experience, using simple materials that would accompany you in your space mission.
  • What sensory experiences will you miss from Earth in your space mission?
  • List out what you will miss the most in terms of your favorite sensorial experiences.
  • To help get you started, download the template below. Try to tie all of these experiences into one memory/story if you can. I will share my favorite things to give an example.
sensorial_art_template.pdf
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sensorial_art_example_.pdf
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CREATE
Now let’s design your space artwork!
  • Choose one memory/ imaginary story that has some of your favorite sensory experiences.
  • What are the sensory components of this experience that you love? 
  • E.g.: For making sandcastles in the beach:
    visual = beautiful beach waves
    sound = wind and waves crashing on shore
    tactile = sand
  • Once you have a clear idea of the experience you want to re-create in space, gather materials
  • How could you best represent this experience through the materials you have?
CREATE
Add a secret message in your art!

​Here’s an example of what NASA sent as a secret message for aliens to decode.
SHOW US YOUR SENSORIAL ART CREATIONS. Send us your drawing, pictures, videos or soundbites to SciArt Exchange (submit here) and we will share your creativity with other kids around the world.

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ARCHITECTURE AND IDEAS TO REALITY​​

Click here for the full activity plan and for Resources for Educators, Parents and Students who want to know more...