The Magic of Miro

I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music. ”
– Joan Miro

Fun Facts about Joan Miro

Joan Miro was born in 1893 and lived until he was 90 Years old!

He has recorded art pieces beginning at age 8 years old! That means he made art for 82 years!!

He had his first solo art show when he was only 18 years old

He worked with and was influenced by surrealist artists

He didn’t just paint, but liked to work with many mediums: sculpture, engraving, watercolors, fibers, lithographs and pastels.

Now it’s time to create your own art work inspired by Joan Miró

His most important work was made from age 60-age 90!

A few years ago, I had the chance to visit The Joan Miro Foundation in Barcelona. Big color, big weaving, big fun awaited behind the whitewashed walls. I was struck not just by the whimsical nature, but the scale: there were so many huge works of art. It made me think about being bold and brave in creating art. taking risks, throwing caution to the wind: playing with color and paint and shapes. SO that’s what I decided to do for this art lesson: play a game!

Grab your color-makers (markers, paint, crayons, etc) and play along with me!