Investigating Yinka Ilori and Banksy
This half term in Art, Year 1 children will be introduced to the exciting world of two modern and contrasting artists: Yinka Ilori and Banksy.
Through exploring their work, pupils will begin to understand how art can tell stories, share messages, and brighten everyday spaces. They'll also begin developing their own artistic voice by experimenting with colour, pattern, and street art techniques.
Exploring Yinka Ilori
Learn about Yinka Ilori’s vibrant, joyful designs inspired by Nigerian heritage
Explore pattern, colour, and repeating shapes
Create bold artwork using lines, stencils, and printing techniques
Discovering Banksy
Look at examples of Banksy's street art and discuss the messages and feelings behind them
Experiment with simple stencilling and silhouette techniques
Think about how art can be used to express opinions and ideas
Developing Art Skills
Use a variety of tools and materials to apply paint, draw, and print
Explore contrast between bright colours (Ilori) and monochrome (Banksy)
Talk about their own work and begin to evaluate the work of others
Understanding how art can reflect culture and ideas
Mixing and selecting colours for effect
Creating repeating patterns and visual messages
Responding to artwork with thoughts and feelings
Beginning to express preferences and describe artistic choices
Look for colours, patterns, or murals in your local area and talk about them
Encourage your child to create patterns or poster-style artwork at home
Discuss what different pictures and colours might make them feel or think about
Share picture books or children’s art resources that celebrate colour and creativity
By exploring the works of Yinka Ilori and Banksy, children are encouraged to see that art is all around us – in galleries, on streets, and in everyday objects – and that everyone can be an artist with something to say.