A Surrealist Adventure: Art and the Unconscious with Kate Smith
$305
| Tutor | Kate Smith @kate_smith_art www.katesmithart.com.au
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| Date | 5 Sunday mornings: 8, 22 Feb & 8, 22, 29 March |
| Time | 9:30am – 12:30pm 15 hours (5 weeks x 3 hours) |
| Location | CAW, Studio B |
| Address | 21 Blaxland Crescent Griffith ACT |
| Class size | 12 |
| Price | $244 CAW & ASOC Members $305 Non-Member |
| Previous Workshops | See Previous Courses |
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In this course we are going to try out techniques and art exercises developed by Dada and Surrealist artists, and later evolved by the Abstract Expressionists.
The devastation of World War One had a profound impact on art in Europe. Dada and Surrealist artists rejected Imperialism, scientific method, traditional art, commerce, traditional religion – if all these rational, enlightened institutions had led to World War One, then rationality was a cruel joke.
Revolted by the old world, Surrealists and other artists were drawn to anything and everything considered irrational. Ideas of the unconscious mind, dreams, childhood memories, random and chance happenings, mysticism all became inspiration for making art.
This led to an explosion of new art methods, like automatic drawing, stream of consciousness, sand paintings, and of course Jackson Pollock’s famous drip paintings.
Materials list
Notebook and Pen
There is no need to buy new materials, but please bring a selection of what you have. Pencils, charcoal, crayon, paint, ink and so on.
Scissors and glue for collage.
Wear clothes you are comfortable getting paint on – the Unconscious has inspired a lot of messy art techniques!
About the tutor
Kate Smith is a contemporary landscape painter based in Canberra. Nature and landscape are at the centre of her art practice. Kate works primarily in painting and drawing, using both traditional and experimental techniques.
Kate is a busy practicing artist who has held nine solo shows so far, participated in many group exhibitions, been a finalist in art prizes and completed illustration work and commissions. She looks forward to making even more art!
Media
Mixed media – including collage, charcoal, pencils, ink and acrylic paint
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Skill level
All levels welcome
ASOC Discounts
ASOC Members receive a 20% discount on all CAW workshop and courses.
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