This workshop invites participants to delve into abstract art through mixed media collage, focusing on expressing intangible concepts like emotions, dreams, time, and philosophical ideas. Participants will explore how to convey meaning using bold colors, shapes, and textures in a non-representational form, ultimately creating unique and thought-provoking artworks.
Instructor: Chesley Smith, a professional artist and educator with expertise in abstract art and mixed media.
Objectives:
- To introduce participants to the principles of abstract art and how it differs from representational art.
- To explore how abstract concepts can be visually represented using mixed media techniques.
- To encourage creativity and personal expression through the use of diverse materials and techniques.
- To provide hands-on experience in creating abstract mixed-media collages.
Materials Provided:
- Variety of papers, fabrics, and paints
- Adhesives, glues, and cutting tools
- Found objects and embellishments
- Specialized materials (e.g., sandpaper, metal scraps)
- Sketching paper and pencils for planning
Full details and workshop agenda here