![]() ![]() You can lay out the squares into a grid before you tie them together, or let chance decide how they’ll be arranged and tie one at a time. Continue until all of your squares are tied into a new grid. ![]() Then, using thread or yarn, loop through the holes of two squares and knot them together. Punch a hole in each corner of your paper squares (there will be 4 holes per square). When your design is complete, cut the paper into strips, and then cut those strips into squares. Use markers or watercolor paints to cover a sheet of paper with large areas of color or pattern. Experiment to discover which materials you like best! Our favorite materials for a mural include cut-up magazine pages, pieces of aluminum foil, old postcards, or even dried skins of acrylic paint. ![]() ![]() Then, inspired by the texture and movement of El Anatsui’s work, glue smaller materials in layers to cover the surface. First t ape a roll of paper up on a wall or window ( you can use wrapping paper, or tape smaller sheets of paper together to create a background ). Make a large-scale work of art at home using paper and found materials. Looking up at Lines That Link Humanity can make you feel tiny, because it takes up an entire wall. ![]()
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