Loose parts invitation

 To introduce Black History month in a relevant and meaningful way, we invited children to explore works of art by African American artists Amy Sherald and Kehinde Wiley.  We added loose part in many colors and laminated photos of paintings by the artists.  Today they spent most of their time interested in the materials and covering up the art.  As the week progresses, we hope they see the intention of the art and how to showcase it in a way that is similar to the painting perhaps by adding a frame of similar colors or noticing the various textures.  What art inspires you?