Reflections: Session 4

Explore the sense of touch through artworks that generate a sensory experience, and consider how these works exist within the confines of an art museum where touch is not encouraged. Then, we will guide you through creating a tactile piece and learn the basics of casting.

We will draw inspiration from Kelly Akashi’s "Cultivator" (2021), which highlights her interest in fluid, impressionable materials and old-world craft techniques, and Robert Irwin’s "1°2°3°4°" (1997), which uniquely engages many senses at once.

"Reflections" is an art-making workshop series designed to serve adults 55 and older.

Session 4: December 1 & December 8
In this workshop series participants will explore how ideas about the body integrate into contemporary art.

Through close looking, we will engage with artworks where the body is present, and where its notable absence invokes the body.

Each workshop will include an investigation of contemporary art-making techniques and materials. No prior art experience is required. Transportation will be provided, if required. Participants may join one session (two days) or more!