GALLERY GUIDE
A Closer Look Activity Book
Fall 2025
WELCOME TO THE ROLLINS MUSEUM OF ART
This guide will help you explore the exhibitions:
Portrait of a Movement: A New Approach to the Bloomsbury Group
What’s New? Recent Acquisitions Fall 2025
Manners of Dress: Transhistorical Dialogues
Impressions: Modern Prints from the Benjamin Ortiz and Victor P. Torchia Jr. Collection
Art Encounters
BE AN ART PROTECTOR
An Art Protector...
Looks, imagines, but never touches the art
Leaves food and drinks outside the museum
Uses only pencils to draw and take notes
Takes photos without the flash
Talks quietly and walks in the galleries
Why?
Fingerprints, food, liquids, markers, crayons, and bright light will damage artworks. Loud talking is disruptive and running in the galleries can be dangerous. Help us keep the museum safe and welcoming for all!
MY NOTES
As you explore the galleries, write or draw your ideas or feelings in the space below.
TWELVE ORIGINAL WOODCUTS
Roger Fry 1922
Above are two selections from a larger series of woodcuts by Roger Fry. The left print shows a self portrait of Fry and the right print is a still life featuring a teapot and a biscuit.
When an artist creates a series, they think very carefully about what images to include and what order the images should go.
Why do you think Roger Fry chose to put these prints together? How do the images connect?
MAKE A SERIES
Use the boxes below to create a series! Think about what images you want to include and what message you want to get across.
CONSTELLATIONS
Howardena Pindell
2014
Howardena Pindell’s father was a physicist. Inspired by his work, much of her art focuses on the stars. While there are no actual star shapes in this piece, the arrows, lines, and circles remind the viewer of the night sky.
A star chart is a map of the night sky that shows stars, constellations, and galaxies.
What emotion do you feel when you look at this artwork?
MAKE YOUR OWN STAR CHART
Using the stars provided, connect the dots to create your own constellation!
FIGHTING ROOSTERS
Francisco da Silva 2014
Indigenous Brazilian artist Francisco da Silva is self-taught. He learned by painting with natural pigments on walls and other non-traditional surfaces. He is known for depicting fantastical scenes with dramatic creatures, characterized by his vibrant choice of colors and patterns.
What emotions does this painting show? How does da Silva use color and pattern in this piece?
MYTHICAL CREATURES
In the space below describe a new mythical creature. Think about what it looks like, where it lives, and what it eats. Is it based on a real animal?
Now, draw your creature!
TWO WOMEN
Saul Steinberg 1993
Known for line work illustrations featured in The New Yorker magazine, Saul Steinberg approached his art making with a sense of humor.
How would you describe the figures in this piece? Are there any defining features you can see?
BLIND CONTOUR DRAWING
Without looking at the page, draw someone you see.
THE SWAN (AFTER NORMAN PARKINSON FOUNDATION)
Paulina Olowska
2017
The central figure of this painting is dressed in stylish futuristic clothing. Behind her, we can see the natural beauty of a swan swimming in a lake.
In this painting by artist Paulina Olowska, the difference between the natural and the man-made is emphasized. What can you gather about this figure from this scene? How would you describe her?
CREATE A CHARACTER
Fill out the information below & create a story about the woman in the painting.
Name:
Location:
Personality:
Describe the scene:
DOG PARK
Tabor Robak 2015
In this animation by artist Tabor Robak, the complicated structure of pipes, wires, and switches is constantly transforming.
Inspired by popular video games such as SimCity and Candy Crush Saga, this mesmerizing piece is full of tiny details that never repeat.
What does this piece remind you of? Why do you think the artist chose this title?
PIXEL ART
Using the grid provided, fill certain squares with color to create pixel art inspired by video games.
CONTINUE YOUR EXPERIENCE...
What was your favorite artwork from your visit? If you were the artist, what would you do differently? Recreate your version of the artwork at home.
Share your creations with RMA by tagging us on Instagram or Facebook @rollinsmuseum
Thank you for visiting the Rollins Museum of Art. We hope you enjoyed the exhibitions!
For more information on family programs at RMA visit https://www.rollins.edu/rma/learn/families/ or email RMA _schoolprograms@rollins.edu
This guide was developed by the Education Assistant Parker Boyette ‘25.
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