In this project, students explore how limitations can fuel creativity. They begin by learning about four artists who faced physical or mental challenges and used those experiences to shape their art. Inspired by these stories, students create their own sculptures using only recycled materials and a limited color palette. This constraint encourages inventive thinking and problem solving.

The project also connects to classroom discussions in both 3rd and 5th grade. Third graders deepen their understanding of perseverance and resilience, while fifth graders consider the historical and social barriers faced by people with disabilities, tying into broader conversations about human rights. Through artmaking, students not only develop creative skills, but also empathy and a greater awareness of how people turn adversity into strength.