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Look at pictures of Judy Watson’s artwork online. Find two plants in the . Draw them below. Use words to describe their shape.

Look at the artwork, what do you think Judy Watson is inspired by?

In some paintings, Judy Watson paints the leaves from the Bunya Pine. Seeds from this pine are harvested once every three years when the Aboriginal community comes together.

What is your favourite food to share with your family?

Draw your family below.

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Look at page 4 where you will find a key forNymans Language by John Newling.

Use the key to translate the following into English: Dear Nature

Now use the key to write your name in Nymans Language:

Look at John Newling’s artwork online. What do you think John Newling is inspired by?

Write your own letter to nature in the space below:

Dear Nature,

Yours,

3 Nymans A a B b Language a B C c D d E e C D E F f G g H h F G H I i J j K k I J K L l M m N n L M N O o P p Q q O P Q R r S s T t R S T U u V v W w U V W X x Y y Z z X Y Z 4 Taking part in this Art Explorer activity can contribute towards achieving a Discover Arts Award certificate.

Arts Award is a nationally recognised qualification for young people (aged 5-25), in partnership with Trinity College and supported by Arts Council .

To achieve a Discover Arts Award certificate you will need to take part in the following activities:

Discover the arts all around you – how many different types of art can you find in and around Ikon?

Take part in different arts activities – attend a Family Saturday?

Find out about artists and their work – why not talk to Ikon’s Information Assistants or look in the Resource Room?

Share your arts discover – could you show your teacher or parents what you have made?

For more information visit: www.artsaward.org.uk or contact one of the Learning Team at [email protected]

Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells Square, , B1 2HS +44 (0) 121 248 0708 / ikon-gallery.org Open Tuesday – Sunday, 11am–5pm Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

Ikon is a charity and offers free entry for all, please consider making a donation during your visit.

Ikon is supported using public funding by and Birmingham City Council. Ikon’s family programme is supported by Cass Art. Ikon Gallery Limited trading as Ikon. Registered Charity no.528892.

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