Destiny Deacon

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Level 7-12

This resource has been designed to support school and gallery based learning for the exhibition DESTINY.

Learning Objectives

Analyse and interpret themes, concepts and ideas in Destiny Deacon’s work and discuss how they are expressed.
Discuss how Destiny Deacon uses materials, techniques, technologies and processes to realise the intentions in her artworks.
Discuss important influences on Destiny Deacon’s style and art making.
Identify and connect specific aspects of Deacon’s work to a wider historical, cultural and social context.

Resources

DESTINY - Teacher PowerPoint Resource
This PowerPoint presentation introduces DESTINY and highlights key themes from the exhibition. It includes teacher notes and discussion prompts for students.