TEACHING ARTIST SESSION

VA-033 Matisse Paper Cut-outs (K-5)

French artist Henri Matisse created playful compositions known for use of color and unique style. To create his compositions, he “painted with scissors!” In this session, students will learn about Matisse and discuss the important body of work in the medium of cut paper collage he made late in life. Students will create their own cut paper collage inspired by this artist’s work.

Single session

Sam Wrobel

Sam Wróbel is a multidisciplinary artist based in SW Louisiana, specializing in the Polish papercutting folk art of wycinanki. Sam grew up in the Chicago area, where he learned wycinanki from artist Doris Sikorsky. Together they received two Master/Apprentice grants in Ethnic Art from the Illinois Arts Council.

Sam spent 10 years as a commercial chalkboard and sign artist for Trader Joe’s, while doing freelance illustration, painting, and design. He has been living in Acadiana since 2017, has been teaching in ACA programs since 2019, and runs the Student Art Markets at ACA’s Student Art Expos.
See more about Sam at samwrobel.com