LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN

CREATING ART

Lesson 7
 OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson 80% of the learners
are expected to:
1. Discuss the importance of the choice of local art
materials,
2. Cite the different local art materials coming
from the different localities and regions of the
country.
 OBJECTIVES
3. Infer from the choice of local art materials
the creation of a purposeful artwork.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PICTURES OF
PLACES FAMILIAR TO MOST
FILIPINOS AS THESE ABOUND IN
THE DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE
COUNTRY, ANSWER THE
QUESTIONS AFTER A MOMENT OF
PONDERING. YOU CAN USE A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER IN
ANSWERING THIS.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PICTURES OF
PLACES FAMILIAR TO MOST
FILIPINOS AS THESE ABOUND IN
THE DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE
COUNTRY, ANSWER THE
QUESTIONS AFTER A MOMENT OF
PONDERING. YOU CAN USE A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER IN
ANSWERING THIS.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PICTURES OF
PLACES FAMILIAR TO MOST
FILIPINOS AS THESE ABOUND IN
THE DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE
COUNTRY, ANSWER THE
QUESTIONS AFTER A MOMENT OF
PONDERING. YOU CAN USE A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER IN
ANSWERING THIS.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PICTURES OF
PLACES FAMILIAR TO MOST
FILIPINOS AS THESE ABOUND IN
THE DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE
COUNTRY, ANSWER THE
QUESTIONS AFTER A MOMENT OF
PONDERING. YOU CAN USE A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER IN
ANSWERING THIS.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PICTURES OF
PLACES FAMILIAR TO MOST
FILIPINOS AS THESE ABOUND IN
THE DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE
COUNTRY, ANSWER THE
QUESTIONS AFTER A MOMENT OF
PONDERING. YOU CAN USE A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER IN
ANSWERING THIS.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PICTURES OF
PLACES FAMILIAR TO MOST
FILIPINOS AS THESE ABOUND IN
THE DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE
COUNTRY, ANSWER THE
QUESTIONS AFTER A MOMENT OF
PONDERING. YOU CAN USE A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER IN
ANSWERING THIS.
Processing:
1. Which of the places/locations above
are present in your city, town or
community?
2. Can these materials be used in
creating art? If yes, how can they be
used? If no, why?
3. How much is cost of the art materials
that you have identified in those
places/locations in case you want to use
them?
4. Cite difference of costing or pricing
for these art materials compared to those
found inside bookstores, department
stores and specialty stores.
LOCAL AND INDIGENOUS ART
MATERIALS

It is important to distinguish the

difference between indigenous art
materials and local art materials.
Anything indigenous naturally comes
from the place or locality.
INDIGENOUS ART MATERIALS

Are materials that are natural or inherent

from the place or locality. It has been there
right from the start. All indigenous art
materials are local materials but not all
local art materials are indigenous.
LOCAL ART MATERIALS

Could be A mix of indigenous art materials

and introduced art materials.
KINDS OF LOCAL ART MATERIALS

1. Abaca, Also Called Manila Hemp

Is Extracted From The Leaf Sheath Around
The Trunk Of The Abaca Plant Known
Scientifically As Musa Textilis, Which Is
Related To The Banana Plant
1. Abaca, also called manila hemp
Is extracted from the leaf sheath around the
trunk of the abaca plant known
scientifically as musa textilis, which is
related to the banana plant.
Initially used as material for rope, the abaca
found its way in 9 the arts. The plant can be
found in plantations in the Bicol region and
in the different regions of Mindanao.
2. Coconut shells or bao, are actually used
for wood carving, improvised cooking
utensils and myriads of other uses.
Laminated coconut shells are considered as
almost the same as the quality and
appearance of turquoise shells or ivory.
Coconut shells are bountiful anywhere in
the country where coconut palm trees,
scientifically known as cocos nucifera, are
planted. These shells are byproducts of
coconut fruit processing.
3. Bamboo or kawayan, mistakenly
identified as a tree, is actually a kind of
grass. Classified scientifically as a plant of
the subfamily bambusoideae of the grass
family poaceae. It is found almost
throughout the archipelago. The bamboo
stem has plenty of uses and one of its
prominent use is in creating art.
4. Capiz or kapis shells come from the
windowpane oyster, a bivalve marine
mollusk in the family of placunidae. They
are abundant in the Philippines, commonly
found along the coastal waters. Cleaned and
processed capiz shells are used for various
artistic applications like windows, lanterns,
and walling
5. Rattan is a naturally renewable palm
belonging to the subfamily calamoideae of
climbing palms. It is widely used as
furniture, handicrafts, and building
material. It is grown in plantations in
western visayas and Mindanao.
6. Small or cowrie shells or sigay,
scientifically named cypraea chinensi,
measure about 2 centimeters each. They are
often used in shell jewelry and shell craft
work. They are popular for their vibrant
color. They are found on sandy seafloor
around the philippine islands.
7. Junk, which are old or discarded articles,
are considered useless or of little value but
for the creative eyes of an artist they are
essential in creating a wellknown art form
called junk art. The discarded materials
stored or hidden away inside homes or
thrown in garbage bins are usually made up
of plastic, wood and metal
8. Dried leaves falling off from branches of
trees and plants are inexhaustible. Ranging
from pale yellow to dark brown, dried
leaves are plentiful throughout the year.
Dried leaves art is already considered a
craft of its own. Palm, pandanus, or sea
grass leaves are used to create artistic mats
or banig.
9. Plant seeds can be acquired from farms
and rural areas. Others can be bought
commercially like corn, sorghum, mung
beans, sunflower and the like. Seed art can
be found in certain localities. They are
distinct for their creative and colorful
designs.
10.Rocks and sand of various types are
abundant. They vary in size and color,
allowing for varied art forms.
Local art materials can be classified as
traditional and non-traditional. Traditional art
materials available locally are those that are
usually bought from department stores and
bookstores. They include crayons, oil pastel,
watercolor, colored pencils and other usual
materials used in school. Non-traditional art
materials are materials that are not usually used
in creating art like coffee, plastic bottles and
recyclable materials that are similar to those
used in junk art
ACTIVITY 1: CHECKING OUT LOCAL ART
MATERIAL

You do not have to get out of your street or community

just to look for things and objects that are potential local
art materials. There can be stuff inside your house that
can be used to create art. These are things that have been
stored and left unused for weeks and months, possibly
even years. Search for things inside your house that can
be used as art materials. List down what you will find
inside the appropriate boxes below. You can answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
ACTIVITY 1: CHECKING OUT LOCAL ART
MATERIAL

You do not have to get out of your street or community

just to look for things and objects that are potential local
art materials. There can be stuff inside your house that
can be used to create art. These are things that have been
stored and left unused for weeks and months, possibly
even years. Search for things inside your house that can
be used as art materials. List down what you will find
inside the appropriate boxes below. You can answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
Based on the list that you have made:
1. Which place of your house has the most
amount of potential art materials? Why?
2. Among the art materials you have listed,
which one is the most abundant? What is
its source?
3. Cite the art materials that you can use
together in creating an artwork
CREATING MINI ART USING LOCAL
ART MATERIALS
Searching and finding potential local art
materials at home will be all for naught if
they are left where they are and stay
unused. Finding time to create a mini art
using the materials you have found and
listed will give you a sense of fulfillment as
you put the artist inside you at work
CREATING MINI ART USING LOCAL
ART MATERIALS
Searching and finding potential local art
materials at home will be all for naught if
they are left where they are and stay
unused. Finding time to create a mini art
using the materials you have found and
listed will give you a sense of fulfillment as
you put the artist inside you at work