During our last class period in Innovative Activites, we discussed innovative and collaborative art in therapeutic recreation. We learned specifically about a technique called tape art and the process of how to create our own. Tape art is an art form that includes wrapping an object such as a doll, statue, or even body parts, in a combination of saran wrap and clear masking tape. Once the object is covered, you carefully cut a series of slits through the tape/saran wrap so that you can slip the tape cast off the object. Finally, you carefully tape the cut seams together to create a whole, 3D image.
Foy my group’s tape sculpture, we decided to create a statue inspired by the film Up. We wanted to make a hot air balloon with a person inside, looking out and waving. We wrapped the bottom legs of a chair to create the basket, then wrapped several balloons to make the air balloon portion of the sculpture. We also wrapped a balloon to make the head of our person instead of wrapping an actual team members head to avoid any possible problems. We finally wrapped a team member’s forearm and hand and taped all the separate pieces together, completing the final project. We thought about how going on a hot air balloon isn’t quite as common as other activities, yet is a fun and exciting activity that can be used by practically any population. There are few limitations as long as safety is considered and precautions are taken.
Our group also discussed how tape art is a great innovative activity to do with people in the Therapeutic Recreation profession. It can be done with several different populations, although it may need to be modified slightly for each. For our specific population, people with cognitive disabilities, the process is fairly simple and involves creativity and teamwork. The patient can choose to wrap whatever they choose and can expand their imagination to create whatever kind of sculpture they want. Safety needs to be kept in mind, so it would be a good idea for the person to work with someone who can help them with the cutting if needed. It is also a good idea to make sure if they are wrapping someone that they don’t wrap too tightly. This combination of creativity, art and teamwork is a great experience for the cognitively disabled and allows them to enjoy recreation and individuality. Overall, the concept of tape art is both innovative and intriguing. It is a simple and fairly cheap activity that takes everyday objects and creates a unique piece of art that you definitely don’t see everyday.
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Although this is not my group's sculpture created in class, this is a good example of a tape art piece. The artists may have wrapped either a person or manequin to create this full body dancer.
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