Christian Rex van Minnen , Bathhouse Pussy Poppin ( detail ) Gabriela Salazar , My Lands are Islands ( detail ) Esteban del Valle , Lullaby ( detail )
August 14 - 18
Chiaroscuro : mastering light & shade
Christian Rex van Minnen
SKILL LEVEL : II
CONCEPT : Discover oil paint ’ s ability to harness light , shade and luminous color through the techniques of the masters . In this compelling workshop , we experiment with various styles and schools of painting to discover how to mix color with light , creating deep sumptuous darkness , and bright , robust color and form . Using the latest in technology and chemistry in oil paint and medium , students practice a division of labor , learning to develop light , form and color through layering techniques , including toned oil grounds , underpainting , grisaille , dead coloring and glazing .
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES : Students use contemporary versions of historical painting mediums and techniques to create their own visions , whether figurative or abstract , or anywhere in between . We explore utilization of stenciling and variations on the oil ground . All students are provided a pre-oil primed 18 ” x 24 ” panel for their first painting .
ACTIVITIES : Through demonstrations and discussions , students are guided to develop several canvases or panels that bring their own visions to light using new interpretations of age-old techniques .
FACULTY : Christian Rex van Minnen is an artist based in Brooklyn , N . Y . His paintings are exhibited worldwide and are included in the permanent collection of the Denver Art Museum . He is represented by Robischon Gallery , Denver , and Gallery Poulsen , Copenhagen .
www . christianvanminnen . com
August 21 - 25
Material & Metaphor
Gabriela Salazar
SKILL LEVEL : Open to All
CONCEPT : Challenge convention and broaden the spectrum of materials used to make your work in this provocative workshop — one that encourages you to see existing elements with new potential for content and form . We examine our physical surroundings and the materials of our daily lives , evaluating how we use the inherent assets of these materials — both physical and psychological — to create new forms and definitions . Reassembling , repurposing , recombining , relocating , annotating and deconstructing are all process filters through which we push materials to communicate their histories and properties . We give these concepts context by viewing the work of artists such as Rachel Perry Welty , Mark Bradford , Sarah Sze and Tara Donovan .
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES : We encourage students to bring their own unconventional art materials , and discover new materials through foraging and experimentation . Diverse ways and processes to creatively combine materials , such as fastenings , unconventional adhesives , and format are developed as we respond to our chosen materials both formally and with an investment in content .
ACTIVITIES : Students engage through demonstrations , slide presentations and studio exercises . We discuss assigned readings during class dialogue , and participate in brief discussions . Opportunities for discovery and experimentation are structured and encouraged . Each day is a combination of material experimentation , project work , writing exercises , dialogue and individual instruction .
FACULTY : Gabriela Salazar has an M . F . A . from the Rhode Island School of Design . Her residencies and fellowships include LMCC ’ s Workspace , Yaddo , The Lighthouse Works and more . Gabriela ’ s most recent solo show was at Efrain Lopez Gallery in Chicago , Ill . She lives , works and teaches in New York City .
www . gabrielasalazar . com
August 21 - 25
Drawing Fundamentals : it ’ s all about that base
Esteban del Valle
SKILL LEVEL : I - II
CONCEPT : Delve into the foundational drawing techniques that are so often the base for any work of art . Whether you ’ re a seasoned painter or a beginning sculptor , drawing can be one of the most useful mediums in the studio . In this inclusive workshop , we focus on several foundation-drawing techniques to help strengthen your creative base . Students explore drawing from observation and photographic sources , with an emphasis on mixed-media drawing strategies , and multi-layered compositions . We investigate techniques ranging from charcoal drawing and collage to pen on paper . Concentrating on a strong sketchbook practice and learning how to look , students focus on ways to approach complicated drawings regardless of skill level and begin to explore the potential for narrative .
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES : We use charcoal , collage , graphite , ink , watercolor and marker on paper . Students draw from observation and photographic sources while exploring graphite transfers , stenciling , gridding and gel medium transfers .
ACTIVITIES : Each day consists of rigorous drawing exercises from observation , including figurative studies . These drawings are then used to compose a larger work containing various sources of information ranging from life studies and observational drawings of our surroundings to photographic references , with a focus on sampling several basic drawing techniques .
FACULTY : Esteban del Valle received his M . F . A . from the Rhode Island School of Design and has exhibited and produced murals internationally . His work has been featured in various publications including The New York Times and The Huffington Post . Esteban has been the recipient of several residencies and fellowships , including Skowhegan , Fine Arts Work Center and Smack Mellon .
www . estebandelvalle . com
Tuition : $ 1,075 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation : $ 1,275 Registration Fee : $ 45 Studio Fee : $ 75 Code : D1121-17 Enrollment Limit 10
Tuition : $ 1,075 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation : $ 1,275 Registration Fee : $ 45 Studio Fee : $ 75 Code : D1223-17 Enrollment Limit 10
Tuition : $ 1,075 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation : $ 1,275 Registration Fee : $ 45 Studio Fee : $ 75 Code : D1224-17 Enrollment Limit 10
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