Reinterpretation of brazilian artistic works using recycled material with students from youth and adult education

Abstract

This paper presents the results of an outreach project carried out with students of the Youth and Adult Education (YAE). The theme was developed from the idea of associating artistic culture with the recycling of solid materials. The project’s goal was to introduce students to the practice of separating solid waste produced in their homes, at school, and in other environments, as well as to promote cultural actions, through the creation of creative reinterpretations of works of art by Brazilian artists. To achieve this goal, two themes were addressed: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and naïve art, a style of painting in which artists express themselves spontaneously, also known as “spontaneous art". Knowing this, the students were challenged to create their own reinterpretation of naïve works of art using reusable materials. This project provided formative and socio-environmentally significant learning by helping the students understand the outreach practices. The dissemination of the UN SDGs through the actions carried out (visits, production and delivery of folders, lectures, reinterpretations of works of art) enabled the construction of ethical and environmentally responsible knowledge.