Noa's class at Sheridan has been studying the artist Yayoi Kusama this year. They studied her artworks and drew their own portrait study of her as well. One of the advantages of going to school in DC is the wealth of museums here, and conveniently One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection just happens to be here right now. We discussed this convenient fact with Noa's art teacher at our student-led parent-teacher conference, and he agreed they just had to organize a field trip, and even better invited Elaine and I to join as chaperones. Sadly Elaine had a conflict at work that day, but I was able to join.
The kids had a wonderful tour guide who helped them explore Mark Bradford's Picket's Charge, Laurie Anderson's The Weather installation, and many other interesting artworks. The highlight of course was the Yayoi exhibit, with the Pumpkin, the Infinity Mirror Room—Phalli’s Field, and My Heart is Dancing with the Universe. Now we'll just have to find a time to get the Elaine there to see it!
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