Welcome to our Walking Abstractions workshop in which we will explore the extraordinary possibilities that our walking bodies have for the creation of drawings. In a unique process of blind drawing without being blindfolded, participants will craft a drawing box and carry it to different locations in different parts of the body, experimenting with different speeds, lengths of time, surfaces, even walking styles. We will reflect together on our experiences and imagery and mount our own exhibition.
Participation in person only. No fees required. Materials are included. Participants will pay for their own travel and accommodation costs. We offer refreshments throughout the workshop at the university restaurant/cafeteria. Participation is limited to up to 20 participants, but we may be flexible depending on how many people would like to join for one or both days.
Important dates:
Workshop: 27-28 September 2023, Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Lapland Rovaniemi, Finland
Exhibition: 25 September – 13 October 2023, Galleria Kopio, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi
Registration Deadline: 10 September 2023
This workshop is co-organised by art historian, philosopher, psychologist, and artistic photographer Carlos Idrobo (Department of Art History, University of Turku), as part of his research project Hermeneutics of Walking, funded by the Kone Foundation (Finland), in collaboration with visual artist and associate professor Kalle Lampela (Faculty of Art and Design, University of Lapland).
Full description of the workshop, including the programme and the link to the registration form, under the link provided.
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