Mixed Media: Ainura Barron, Quilt of My Life
3:17
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Meet Ainura Barron, whose “Quilt of My Life” exhibition features mixed media works that explore family, relationships, tea culture, and her personal roots as a native Kazakhstan.
Type of Video: Profile*
Unique Video ID: AandA-ABarron**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- For Discussion: Prior to viewing the video, have students discuss the title of the exhibition, “Quilt of My Life.” What do they think that might mean/imply about the art they are going to see? After viewing the video, return to that topic of conversation. What is student reaction to the title? What does this discussion cause them to think about regarding any title for an exhibition of their own art work or art work currently being created by the class?
- Activity Idea: Use the video as inspiration for students to create a “quilt of their life” in the medium of their choice
*Profile videos use a first-person/first-hand approach to highlight interesting people doing interesting things in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
