Udderly Unique

Artist Statement

This is a piece about being true to yourself, and not being afraid to jump off of the shelf. Conformity is at a peak among a group of cows. They have a set look they like to espouse. Most cows are generic and just stay attune. While others are radical and shoot for the MOOn. Take this cow for example, if you would please. He is his own board of trustees. He chooses to stand out and make a splash. When in a crowd, he’s seen in a flash. Some call it distinctive, individual or chic. He calls it being “UDDERly unique.”

Lesson Plan Connection

Grade Level: Elementary
Standard: LAFS.1-12.3.7 (Integration of Knowledge & Ideas)
Essential Question - what makes people unique and why is it important to be different?
Lesson Plan  |  PowerPoint

Student Monologue

Click here for an original student monologue inspired by this artwork.