Dysfunctional Family by Yinka Shonibare In pairs answer

‘Dysfunctional Family’ by Yinka Shonibare In pairs, answer the following questions: Does the title help you understand the artwork? This art work is part of a series of art works called ‘Alien Nation’. How would you define an ‘Alien’? Explain what you see in the picture? Can you recognise the different members of the family? If so, how do you know? What do you think the artist is trying to say in this art work? Explain your reasons. How would you describe the patterns? Do you associate the patterns on the fabric with a particular place?

Homework: 1. Write the title- ‘ Dysfunctional Family’ 1999 by Yinka Shonibare -in your sketchbook. 2. Draw one or more of the figures in colour. 3. Write up your comments from the questions completed in class. Try to use the specific vocab below. Grade 1: Write out each question and answer each one in full sentences. Try to include the words below: Grade 2: Use the answers from the class task to help you write a short paragraph about this work. Use the grade 1 words and those below: Grade 3< Collect more information about other themes Shonibare addresses in his work. Write a short paragraph covering the answers from the lesson and introducing the information you have discovered. Use the grade 1, 2 and 3 vocab within your writing. Pattern Colourful Batik Sculpture Foreign Alien Issue based work Installation Race Class Identity Alienation Colonialism Globalisation Status Multiculturalism Stereotype Controversial Think carefully about the overall presentation. You may wish to create a border featuring some of the patterns Shonibare uses or include images of his other work.