Today the mixed media project based on Surrealism and their association with the subconscious and dreaming ended.  The short period of time I had to work with these students (special needs) was very enjoyable and rewarding.  I made sure to go over the key points about Surrealism and the idea of dreams.  Dreams can be seen as “dreams from sleeping” or dreams as “future goals”.  Many of the students had a difficult time coming up with their project ideas because they had never had to think about these things in a creative way.  With added encouragement and a variety of materials, they were given the free reign to create from their own imagination.  I believe they created work that was not only personal and exploratory, they also created work that contained an element of surprise and mystery.  Their potential to create artwork from their own minds is what I hope this group of students will have gained from this project.  One student said that his piece was going to be hung on the wall because it’s the best artwork he has ever made.  Needless to say, I was very pleased. 🙂