Anneliie Talve

Belt Patterns and Self-portraits. Live-Art Show-Lesson 5.

Anneliie Talve – EKA – Estonian Arts Academy, Tallinn, Estonia; with Tõnu Talve – Aruküla Basic School, Estonia

Abstract:

The workshop begins with a 10-minute video that combines art and music, showcasing previously completed artworks by the students. Following this, the teachers engage in a practical art-making session on A4 paper, which lasts for 20 minutes. The objective of the activity is for participants to draw traditional belt patterns from the countries they represent at the congress. These patterns serve as visual notes, encoding historical narratives from the past to the present. Just as sounds are translated into musical notes, these patterns act as visual rhythms. The activity then transitions into free drawing and coloring, culminating in the creation of a self-portrait. This journey from the past to the present symbolizes the process of reinvention and self-upgrading. As art educators, we create not only for ourselves but as role models for our students.

The question arises: Are we art teachers whose drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, and other 3D works valued and desired? The self-portrait created with traditional belt patterns serves as a document, capturing the essence of what the art teacher has accomplished in the creative process.

The Live-Art Show-Lesson 5 workshop is a collage that examines various social values, drawing the viewer’s attention. The dual nature of the workshop—both spontaneous and structured—creates a unique atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of presence and participation.