Abstraction II : Artists & Perspectives
Adults & Teens 15+
Fridays Apr 22, 29, May 6, 13
(4 sessions)
9:30 am - 12 pm (Pacific Time)
$170
All Skill Levels Welcome
Online using Zoom
To pay your registration fee, please use Venmo or Zelle
Venmo: @soohongartist
Zelle: soo7hong@gmail.com
In each "Abstraction: Artists and Perspectives" class, I will choose two artists who have different cultural backgrounds — but are dealing with the same pictorial language and/or similar subjects. I hope to introduce and investigate abstraction globally and outside of "isms." Selected artworks and subjects will reveal surprising resemblances and significant differences.
How It Works:
You will receive a Zoom invitation for this class. At the beginning of each class, I will be sharing slides introducing Abstract artists’ artwork and their approaches. Later, I will give small projects to experiment with that are related to the subject, and I will be making my own along with the class. We will share our artwork with the class so that we can inspire each other. This is the best way to learn and will lead to meaningful connections.
Schedule and Supplies:
Week 1. Body: Rita Ackermann, Wangechi Mutu
- Collage materials (Fashion magazines, newspapers, etc)
- Graphite
- Oil pastels
- Drawing papers
- Gouache or watercolors
Week 2. Juxtaposition: Shinique Smith, Chris Martin
- Collage materials (patterns, wrapping paper, science or music magazines)
- Scissors
- Acrylics
- Soft gel or glue
- Glue brush (any old brushes)
- Paint brush
- Wood panel, paper or cardboard for surface
Week 3. Landscape: Etel Adnan, Miyuki Tsugami
- Palette knife
- Acrylic or Oil paint
- Small size canvas
Or
- Watercolor
- Water bucket
- Brush
- Cold press or hot press paper
Week 4. Decoration: Beatriz Milhazes, Philip Taaffe
- Stencil templates
- Acrylic paints
- Shape rulers
- Plastic plate
- Flat Brush
- Spray bottle (water)
- Paper
- Scissors, glue
- Graphite
About Soo
My abstract images are produced by my inner need to question reality, experiences and current events. Having a nomadic life, I have been influenced by my Asian background and contemporary Western culture. I realize my process and ideas co-exist around multiple influences that cannot be stereotyped into one visual style. This class will offer a new way to experience and make abstract art insightful, intuitive and meditative.
