Caledonia Curry, whose art appears under the name Swoon, is one of the first women to be recognized in the world of street art, which has been mostly controlled by men for many years. She makes her art on the sides of buildings in New York, in museums and 3-D installations. Her art is large scale, with a mix of realism and the fantastical.
Today, use chalk to create your own street art on sidewalks to make your own contribution to the world of street art!
Swoon (Caledonia Curry) on York at 24th St for over a decade, by Steve Rhodes, CC0 1.0 DEED, via flickr
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Materials
- chalk
- a public space where you can draw
Instructions
- Find a public space. It can be the sidewalk outside of your house, your street, or the side of a building, and more. Make sure you are allowed to draw there and stay safe.
- Use chalk to create a piece of street art. Get inspiration from Swoon’s artwork, which mixes realistic portraits with vibrant colors and fantastical shapes and themes. Check out some of her artwork here.
- Take a picture of your art to share it, and teach your friends and family about Swoon.