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If your life story were turned into a book, what significant moments would you want to highlight? What symbols, images, and colors might represent your story?
Join us in the new year in Reflections to explore how everyday objects connected to personal meanings and memories can be represented across the pages of a handmade book.
Reflections is an art-making workshop series designed to serve adults 55 and older. In this new 4-week art series, we will look at journals, poetry, and song lyrics that are part of our individual stories. How have they marked your life, and how might they be included in your book?
We will also learn about artists who incorporate everyday objects into their practices. Works from MCASD’s permanent collection—such as Celeste Boursier-Mougenot’s Untitled (series #3): 1–3 (2001) and Sarah Cain’s witchcraft (2015)—use common household items as central elements of their concepts. We will examine artist Terry Allen, who incorporates poetry in The First Day (Back In The World) (1983), and Marcos Ramírez Erre, who uses song lyrics in White from the Skin Color series (2003). Additionally, we will digitally review Enrique Chagoya’s Adventures of the Matrixial Cannibals (2002) and Celia Álvarez Muñoz’s “Which Came First?” Enlightenment #4 (1982) to explore different approaches to artist books.
Whether you're a beginner or experienced, these workshops offer a fun and supportive space to explore new creative possibilities! Each workshop will include an investigation of contemporary art-making techniques and materials. No prior art experience is required. Registration gives participants access to the full series (four workshops).
Session dates in this series are:
10AM: Gallery Discussion
The conversations around the artworks in MCASD’s collection will offer stimulating input and prompts for participants as they think about creating their own artworks.
10:30AM: Coffee and Mingle
Refreshments and time for social interaction will take place in Museum venues that take full advantage of the beautiful oceanside location and views.
11AM: Art-Making Activity
The hands-on workshop will provide a forum for self-expression and developing new interpersonal connections.