Artists Theory and Thinking: Alice Maher: Today’s World

Why This 20 Slide PowerPoint is a Great Resource for the Today’s World Section

Relevance to the Curriculum:
Explores how Alice Maher’s work reflects contemporary cultural, social, and personal themes, aligning with the focus of the Today’s World section.

Focus on Experimental Processes:
Showcases Maher’s use of unconventional materials and tactile methods, emphasising the symbolic meaning and labour involved in art-making.

Thematic Depth:
Highlights key themes in Maher’s work, such as transformation, hybridity, and the interconnectedness of life, which resonate with modern ecological and identity issues.

Engaging Visuals:
Features vibrant images of Maher’s work, including her large-scale charcoal drawings of surreal, hybrid creatures that blur boundaries between human, animal, and plant forms.

Encourages Critical Thinking:
Includes reflective questions to prompt students to analyse and engage deeply with Maher’s work and its broader relevance.

Inspiration for Creativity:
Demonstrates how Maher’s innovative processes and themes can inspire students’ own artistic practice and understanding of art in today’s world.

Accessible and Structured:
Designed to captivate and inform with a clear structure, making it easy for students to follow and learn effectively.