2017 Summer Workshop Catalogue_2 Anderson Ranch Arts Center 2017 Summer Workshops | Page 19

photography & new media
Kate Leonard , Untitled ( detail ) Andrea Wallace , Knight ( detail ) Lydia Panas , Untitled
June 5 - 9
Photographic Collage : an exploration of photography & painting
Kate Leonard
SKILL LEVEL : Open to All
CONCEPT : Join us for an engaging exploration of the artistic synthesis between two distinct art forms : photography and painting . Discover transfer techniques that integrate photographic images and text directly onto painted surfaces , resulting in intriguingly complex works . Using traditional collage and photomontage , master new methods that allow for opaque and translucent layers . Reductive methods such as sanding and scraping reveal the history of earlier photographic layers and suggest an archaeological approach to image development . The workshop emphasizes experimentation and exploratory approaches . Participants produce a portfolio of physical examples of all techniques that act as a tangible reference , or technical toolbox , for future application .
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES : Students learn photographic and digital techniques to produce custom translucent collage layers . These layers are then incorporated into traditional acrylic paintings on gessoed panels and watercolor board . Utilize traditional collage with photographic material ( text and image ). Explore digital manipulation of imagery including direct printing onto Japanese papers and custom-built acrylic skins . Reductive approaches in sanding and scraping reveal richly layered surfaces .
ACTIVITIES : We begin each morning with a technical demonstration illustrated with visual examples from contemporary art . A range of integrated photographic painting approaches on paper and gessoed panels are introduced . The workshop begins with traditional direct collage approaches . Our investigations transition to digital approaches and students scan their paintings to combine with manipulated digital imagery .
FACULTY : Kate Leonard is a Professor of Art at Colorado College where she directs the Graphics Research Lab , an innovative program in printmaking . Her work is exhibited nationally and internationally .
www . kateleonardstudio . blogspot . com
June 5 - 9
Introductory Digital Photography
Andrea Wallace & Benjamin Timpson
SKILL LEVEL : I - II
CONCEPT : Discover the limitless possibilities of digital photography while immersing yourself in the scenic beauty of Colorado . Whether you ’ re new to the digital landscape or a seasoned photographer looking to enhance your skill set , this workshop introduces the technical aspects of digital photography and the concepts behind photographic images . Learn creative picture making , editing and evaluating images , and achieve a thorough understanding of optimal camera controls for shooting styles . Instruction includes apertures , shutters , equivalent exposures , using available light , portraiture and conceptual topics . Encounter an atmosphere of exploration , practice and play in the stunning Roaring Fork Valley .
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES : Students use digital cameras with manual exposure capabilities and Adobe Lightroom to import , edit and print images .
ACTIVITIES : We demonstrate digital camera functions , shooting , image processing and printing . Demonstrations and lectures are complemented by daily field trips to explore some of the Rocky Mountains ’ most beautiful areas .
FACULTY : Andrea Wallace is the Artistic Director of Photography and New Media at Anderson Ranch Arts Center . She received her M . F . A . from the University of Colorado , Boulder . She exhibits nationally and internationally with numerous shows throughout the Americas , Europe , China and the Middle East .
www . andreawallace . com
Benjamin Timpson is the Photography and New Media Studio Coordinator at Anderson Ranch . His work focuses on the paradox of consciousness and choice making . He has published two books and received his M . F . A . from Indiana University .
www . goodnight35 . co /
June 12 - 16
The Personal Portrait
Lydia Panas
SKILL LEVEL : II - III
CONCEPT : Deepen your ability to capture meaningful portraits , and engage your audience on a provocative level . This workshop focuses on creating purposeful work by finding your own voice and making a strong connection with the subject . We focus on understanding our own personal questions as they relate to creating portraits that matter to us , and to our audience . Students explore the various aspects of the personal portrait , and examine this complex craft through a variety of presentations , location shooting , group discussions and application .
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES : Students use digital photography , digital workflow and digital printmaking with Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop .
ACTIVITIES : Through a combination of slide presentations , portfolio sharing , location shooting and discussion , we explore the technical , conceptual , motivational and emotional aspects of portraiture . We begin by sharing student portfolios and assessing individual motivations , goals and interests . Through slide presentations , we look closely at the work of renowned portrait photographers and investigate differences in style , method and intent . Students participate in daily discussions about their own photographs and what it takes to make an engaging portrait .
FACULTY : Lydia Panas is an artist whose portraiture explores the connection between identity and relationships . She received her M . A . in Photography from New York University International Center of Photography . Her photographs are exhibited and published worldwide and her prints are held in many public collections . Lydia is the recipient of numerous grants and awards ; her 2012 monograph , The Mark of Abel , was named a top coffee table book by The Daily Beast .
www . lydiapanas . com
Tuition : $ 1,200 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation : $ 1,400 Registration Fee : $ 45 Studio Fee : $ 150 Code : P0102-17 Enrollment Limit 10
Tuition : $ 1,145 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation $ 1,345 Registration Fee : $ 45 Studio Fee : $ 100 Code : P0101-17 Enrollment Limit 12
Tuition : $ 975 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation : $ 1,175 Registration Fee : $ 45 Studio Fee : $ 100 Code : P0203-17 Enrollment Limit 10
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