‘Icarus’ is a famous artwork created by the renowned French artist Henri Matisse. It is part of his series of cut-out collages, which he produced late in his career when he was physically limited due to illness. The artwork is characterized by its simplicity and bold use of color. ‘Icarus’ depicts the mythological figure Icarus falling from the sky after flying too close to the sun with wings made of wax and feathers. Matisse’s use of color and shape in ‘Icarus’ is striking. He employs flat, vivid colors and eliminates intricate details, giving the work a sense of abstraction and simplicity. The bold color choices and the composition’s overall design convey a sense of energy and movement, despite the tragic subject matter.
This week, Y 1-2 kids learned about the story of Icarus and created their own ‘Icarus’. We chose the colors we wanted to use and everyone beautifully created their own unique style of Icarus. It was an amazing job. Next week, we will visit an art exhibition at the Hyundai Art Center to see Henri Matisse’s artwork.
