Gallery Exploration Education Kit (For University Students)
1 Choosing Your Artwork
Select the artwork that resonates with you the most.
- What emotions does this artwork evoke in you? (e.g., joy, anxiety, nostalgia, anger, etc.)
- Does your perception of the artwork change after looking at it for a while?
- If you had to describe this artwork in one word or sentence, what would it be?
2 A Conversation with the Artwork
Imagine the artwork is speaking to you.
- If the artwork could introduce itself, what would it say?
- If you could ask the artist one question about this piece, what would it be?
- Does this artwork remind you of a personal experience or memory?
3 Expanding the Senses
Experience the artwork through different senses.
- If this artwork had a sound, what would it be? (e.g., a whisper, an explosion, the sound of nature, etc.)
- If this artwork were a food, what would it taste like?
- Close your eyes and picture the artwork. What is the strongest element that stays in your mind?
4 Time and Space in the Artwork
Imagine this artwork in a different time or place.
- Does this artwork reflect the characteristics of the time period it was created in?
- If this artwork existed in a different era (past or future), how would it be perceived?
- How would your experience of this artwork change if it were placed in an urban setting, in nature, or in outer space?
5 The Hidden Story of the Artwork
Think about what the artwork reveals—and what it conceals.
- What might this artwork be hiding?
- If this artwork were a scene from a film, what would the full story be?
- Create a narrative for the people, objects, or landscape in (or absent from) the artwork.
6 Connecting the Artwork to Technology
How does this artwork relate to modern technology?
- If this artwork were recreated using digital tools (AI, VR, NFT), how would it change?
- If this artwork could move or come to life, what would it do?
- What are the hidden technologies, tools, or materials that made this artwork possible?
7 Finding Connections in the Gallery
Compare this artwork to others in the gallery.
- Find another artwork that shares similar themes, colors, or forms—why do you think they are connected?
- Find the artwork that contrasts the most with your chosen piece. What makes them so different?
- Can you connect multiple artworks to create a larger narrative or concept map?
8 Expanding into Your Own Creation
Use this artwork as inspiration for a new creation.
- If you could modify one element of this artwork, how would you change it?
- Use the colors, shapes, or composition of this piece to create a short poem, sketch, or text.
- Reimagine this artwork using a completely different medium (photography, sound, movement, etc.).
How to Use This Kit:
- Students can explore independently and then engage in small group discussions about their findings.
- Encourage diverse responses, including sketches, writing, and photos.
- After the gallery visit, students can revisit these questions to reflect on how their perspectives have shifted.