Shifting Persona: Exploring Self Portraiture with Heather Hart
Mondays, March 18-April 22, 9:30-Noon, $325
Even before the mirror was invented in ancient Egypt, humans have been representing themselves through materials. Together we’ll explore the self-portrait in paint and other traditional media, as well as the changing and diverse forms of art that have been used through the ages to represent the self.
Each session begins with a brief introduction followed by practicing our technical skills and investigating materials while we delve into the meaning and concepts behind what we are making and the form it takes. Session themes include: drawing- narrative and fantasy; painting- metaphorical and symbolism; collage and assemblage- the ritual; relational aesthetics/social practice; and ephemeral art. We’ll culminate with final projects and you’ll leave with a diverse collection of self-portraits and a solid understanding of new art forms and concepts.
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Based in Brooklyn, NY, Heather Hart was an artist in residence at Skowhegan, RBPW, Santa Fe Art Institute and at the Whitney ISP. She received grants from Harvestworks, Jerome Foundation and a fellowship from NYFA. Her work has been included in a variety of publications and exhibited worldwide including at Socrates Sculpture Park, Studio Museum in Harlem, Art in General, Rush Arts Gallery, Museum of Arts and Craft in Itami, Portland Art Center and Brooklyn Museum. She studied at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Princeton University in New Jersey and received her MFA from Mason Gross School of the arts at Rutgers University. Hart is currently a Visual Fellow at Fine Arts Work Center, Provincetown, MA.
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Polymer Clay Sculpture with Andrew Lisle
March 23-24, 9:30-12:30pm, $175
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You’ll create your own wooden tools, build armatures, construct molds develop, while increasing your observational skills, experiment, and most importantly have fun. The final sculpture can be finished in an infinite number of ways. All ages are welcome.
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Andrew Lisle is a sculptor and painter. He is a graduate of Tufts University and The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. He’s taught at the Maine College of Art, the University of Arizona and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. He currently lives in Wellfleet with his five year old daughter, GiGi.
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