Lina Iris Viktor is a Liberian-British contemporary artist known for her intricate, large-scale paintings and use of gold. Her work has been described by The New York Times as, "queenly self-portraits with a futuristic edge.” In this lesson, students will closely study Viktor’s Constellation series, and create their own work inspired by her paintings.

This 8 page lesson plan includes:

• A student-friendly biography on the life and work of Linda Iris Viktor to share with students

• Guided questions to use for inquiry-based discussion

• Step-by-step instructions with visual examples

• Grade-level standards for 5th and 6th grade

• Ways to extend this lesson and build in written and verbal reflection

This lesson can easily be adapted to virtual teaching! Simply switch the gold paint for metallic permanent markers.