LIBA DAVID was born in Czechoslovakia and came to Canada as a refugee in 1968. Soon after that she began working with natural materials creating an organic medium of expression. Long before this however, she had fallen in love with these humble yet long lasting and versatile resources. Her art form is unique so of necessity, she is largely self-taught.

LIBA uses an endless variety of materials in her work. Some of her favorites are: citrus rinds, rutabagas, potatoes, mangoes, avocados, banana, peels, pomegranates, cabbage leaves, seeds, etc.

Her aim in school activities is to share and inspire a creative experience.

Her focus is the creation of beautiful and unique works of art with materials that are safe for our environment.

To prepare for her visit, students should collect organic materials that are available in their homes, gardens, parks, etc.

Suggestions include:

*Citrus rinds

*Seeds of all kinds (squash, watermelon, pumpkin, etc.)

*Dried peels of avocados, mangoes, bananas, cucumbers, parsnips, turnips, etc.

*Leaves from trees, plants, cabbages

*Branches, grasses, dried flowers, driftwood, tree bark

Everything and anything goes! She will also need string, fishing line, and soft wire.

TECHNICAL AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS

*lots of table space

*sink

*stove (if possible)

FOR INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES THE SCHOOL SHOULD PROVIDE

*small scissors

*paring knives

*white glue

*cardboard paper

*pencils

*water colors or poster paints (optional)

*PLEASE HAVE STUDENTS WEAR NAME TAGS (NAMES WRITTEN ON MASKING TAPE WORK WELL)