The Bear's Easel

Welcome to The Bear’s Easel, Lafayette’s official art blog! Here, we celebrate the creativity, voice, and imagination of our students through the lens of visual arts. Just like a bear explores its surroundings with curiosity and strength, our young artists explore big ideas, connect their art with other subjects, experiment with materials, and express who they are through art. Follow along to see works-in-progress, finished masterpieces, students in action, and collaborative projects.

Friday, February 27, 2026

Fourth Grade “Soundsuits” Inspired by Artist Nick Cave

Fourth grade artists examined visual and performing artist, Nick Cave.

https://youtu.be/T3UtqxQS1hk?si=09JfXHbDOkxIxn_K

https://www.pbs.org/video/pbs-newshour-nice-caves-soundsuits/

Students were able to collage individual “soundsuits” in an action pose using textile paper and bells. They also worked collaboratively to create a loops lab song and “soundsuits” for mannequins.