KS2 Lubaina Himid Art activities Black History Month

This Lubaina Himid themed resource is ideal to use during Black History Month or for teaching about famous artists.
in 2017 Lubaina Himid became the first black woman to win the coveted Turner Prize for her artwork highlighting the stories of black people throughout history and the present day. This resource will introduce children to the colourful work of this Zanzibari artist and enable them to explore storytelling through art.
This resource includes two art activities which can be spread over a number of lessons or done all at once -The final outcome being an artist inspired abstract artwork that tells a story.
This resource includes:

• An introduction to Lubaina Himid Powerpoint presentation
• A storytelling art activity instruction Powerpoint presentation
• An abstract art activity instruction Powerpoint presentation
• Printable templates for differentiation

This resource has been used with children in years 3, 4,5 and 6 (KS2) but could equally be used with younger and older children too.

Minimal supplies are needed for the art activities- just white paper, pencils, erasers and something to colour with.