Olafur Eliasson is an Icelandic-Danish artist who often uses colour and light to make his artwork. He likes using reflections and shadows to play with the way we perceive and interact with the world.
Can you imagine being under this sculpture and being covered in a spectrum of colour?
Eliasson wants people to experience and make art together. Make sure you grab a friend or a family member to make your kaleidoscope.
Olafur Eliasson, In real life, 2019 Installation view: Tate Modern, London, 2019 Photo: Anders Sune Berg Courtesy of the artist; neugerriemschneider, Berlin; Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York / Los Angeles © 2019 Olafur Eliasson
Ready to make a kaleidoscope?
You will need:
- An empty toilet roll
- Colourful paper
- Mirrored card
- A paper straw
- Felt tip pens or colouring pencils
- Scissors
- Tape
Let's get started
1. Cover your toilet roll with a sheet of colourful paper
2. Secure the paper with tape
3. Cut 3 pieces of mirrored card the length and width of the tube
4. Slip the mirrored card strips into the tube. Mirrored side facing inward.
5. It should look like a traingle at the end of tube
6. Draw a circle (about 4 inches in diameter) using a mug
7. Cut out the circle using scissors
8. Make a hole in the centre of the circle with a pencil
9. Decorate your circle
