Infinite Motifs - the Art of Yayoi Kusama

Infinite Motifs - the Art of Yayoi Kusama Lesson Plan PDF

Summary:
In this lesson, students will learn about the paintings of Yayoi Kusama, an artist from Japan who is world-renowned for her immersive rooms and graphic paintings. Kusama lives in a supportive facility for people who live with psychiatric conditions, and has done so since the 1970s; the exact nature of her mental health support needs has not been disclosed to the public, but she has described experiencing hallucinations, anxiety, and pain in interviews. As part of this lesson, students will learn about different housing types for people of all abilities. Students will also be able to create either a painting or an infinity room (assignment can vary depending on your classroom materials). 

Subject and topic: 

Art, Geography

Grade level: 

2nd - 6th grade

Duration: 

1 hour to introduce Yayoi Kusama’s life and work; 1 hour for in-class discussion about housing; 2-3 hours (approximately) for a related art project