Illuminations of Africa

January 27, 2016 – April 24, 2016

Beverly Joubert’s work is a call to action. Big cats, rhinoceros, and elephants are in crisis, facing extinction after years of rampant poaching and habitat loss. As artists, conservationists, and National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence, Beverly and her husband, Dereck Joubert, have spent decades fighting for these beloved creatures. Through their internationally renowned wildlife films and other conservation efforts, the Jouberts celebrate the stunning beauty and power of these animals, urging viewers to recognize the consequences of inaction. With stories of this fight for survival, Beverly Joubert’s photographs demonstrate the artist’s deep compassion for her subjects. Her work at the Kimball Art Center is accompanied by thoughts, lessons, and illuminations by the Jouberts of their 30 year journey with some of the world’s most remarkable wildlife.

k-5 lesson plans

K-5 Lesson Plan

On the ARTS tour, students will learn about the work of Beverly and Dereck Joubert, and their call to action through their profound and beautiful photography of endangered animals. This lesson extends that learning and explores how we can increase awareness and appreciation of our environment by creating a home out of natural and recycled materials for a small toy. This will showcase impact on our environment as well as use, and misuse of materials.

6-8 lesson plans

6-8 Lesson Plan

On the ARTS tour, students will learn about the work of Beverly and Dereck Joubert, and their call to action through their profound and beautiful photography of endangered animals. This lesson extends that learning and explores how we can increase awareness and appreciation of important environmental ideas/items by showcasing the beauty and importance of them through art thereby creating our own call to action.

9-12 lesson plans

9-12 Lesson Plan

On the ARTS tour, students will learn about the work of Beverly and Dereck Joubert, and their call to action through their profound and beautiful photography of endangered animals. This lesson extends that learning. Using Homer’s painting of a house in the Bahamas, students are introduced to the climate and geography of this island nation. Then, working in groups, they will research possible pollutants and provide solutions to protect the inhabitants and land, providing ideas for co-existence. Lastly, they will imagine daily life in the Bahamas by writing a journal entry.

Students who participate will receive an art lesson about Joubert's iconic photography as well as learn about the basics of photography. Students will also use Polaroid cameras to capture and celebrate their natural world and environment.