Meet Nick Cave. He is an artist. He plays with sound and motion
motion
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movement
(noun)
The car was in motion on the highway.
. He uses different materials
material
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what something is made of
(noun)
She wore a dress of shiny material.
in his work. Cave is best known for his Soundsuits. They can spark
spark
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to cause something to happen
(verb)
Samuel asked a question that sparked an interesting debate in history class.
our imagination. Are you ready to use your imagination?
Step Inside
A Soundsuit is a sculpture
sculpture
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a 3D work of art
(noun)
The Thinker is a famous sculpture by Rodin.
you can wear. It looks and moves like a strange creature.
Listen
A Soundsuit makes noise when it moves. This one is made of twigs and wire. What sound do you think it will make?
Watch
Dancers in Soundsuits move to a drumbeat. They waddle, shake, and shimmy. People stop and watch. They feel like they have stepped into a different world!
Play
What does it feel like to wear a Soundsuit? No one can see who you are. You might feel like someone else, or something else. Cave says wearing a Soundsuit makes him feel free.
Did You Know?
The Soundsuits are made from bits and pieces. Cave uses sequins, buttons, blankets, toys, and more. What objects do you see in this Soundsuit? What objects would you use to make a Soundsuit of your own?
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