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Everyday materials in installation art
This Art and design video supports teachers in guiding learners as they transform everyday school objects into imaginative installation artworks. The video offers practical advice for managing space, resources and safety while encouraging learners to experiment with scale, context and display. It also highlights strategies for fostering flexibility and creative problem-solving when ideas do not go to plan.
This video is part of Kapow’s Art and design resources, which support the Cambridge Primary Art & Design Curriculum Framework (0067). As part of the Sculpture and 3D: Interactive installation unit, this lesson encourages imaginative use of 3D space, challenging learners to reflect on how artists like Cai Guo-Qiang use everyday materials to communicate meaning.
