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Videos All videos are closed-captioned. Ellen Lanyon: Transformations This 15-minute video shows Ellen Lanyon working in her New York studio, discussing the transformation of nature and culture in her work, sources of imagery, her training as an artist, and her interest in environmental issues. In the video, Lanyon discusses forces that have informed her art: her early childhood in Chicago; her education and work as a draftsman; travels to the Everglades, which heightened her concerns for environmental issues; children’s literature; her neighbor Mr. Miller who introduced concepts of magic; and her collection of bric-a-brac acquired from family and flea markets. Art historian and exhibition curator Debra Bricker Balken provides contextual information about Lanyon’s contribution to the arts. (For middle school/high school levels) Literary Series at the National Museum of Women in the Arts This 12-minute overview of the museum’s award-winning Literary Series depicts the working relationship between writers and students. Writers discuss the writing process and sources of inspiration. Students speak directly about their experiences in being selected for the program, their writing, and the privilege of working with these extraordinary writers. The video gives a glimpse into the relationship between a young writer and her mentor and provides educators a model on which they can base creative writing workshops. A 53-page study guide complete with writers’ biographies, study questions, and writing activities accompanies the video. (For middle school/high school levels) Tillie Olsen: Courage to Put Forth Her Own Voice A 25-minute overview of the life and work of writer Tillie Olsen features personal interviews and chronicles some fascinating events in her life. Olsen tells of being a Russian immigrant, working at blue-collar jobs, and taking an activist’s role in changing work environments. Olsen also reads from her works and discusses the events that compelled her to write. The video is interspersed with photographs from Olsen’s personal collection. Clare Moses, Director of Women’s Studies at University of Maryland, discusses the significance of Olsen’s writing. A 23-page study guide provides additional information about Olsen’s life, excerpts from her writing, a chronology, and discussion questions. (For high school levels) |
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