In art this week, we explored the work of Henri Matisse, one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. Matisse was known for his bold use of colour and his unique “cut-out” style, which he used later in life when he could no longer paint easily. One of his most famous pieces is Icarus (1947), which shows the mythological figure Icarus falling from the sky after flying too close to the sun.

To connect with Matisse’s work, we used Google Drawings to create our own digital versions of his cut-paper art. Using simple shapes, bright colours, and layers, we tried to capture the same movement and emotion found in Icarus. Even though we were working digitally instead of with scissors and paper, we still had to think carefully about composition, colour balance, and shape design—just like Matisse did!