Explore the dynamic interplay between drawing and paper in this immersive workshop inspired by the exhibition Drawing Time: Duets.

Overview

Paper as Skin, Paper as Space
With Chafa Ghaddar
Ages 18+

Date: Saturday, 13 July 2024
Timings: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Location: Sharjah Art Institute, Arts Square, Sharjah
Language: English

Explore the dynamic interplay between drawing and paper in this immersive workshop inspired by the exhibition Drawing Time: Duets. Delve into the historical and contemporary significance of this relationship through guided activities, discussions and experimentation, deepening your appreciation for the symbiotic bond between the art form and its medium. Engage in writing exercises, hands-on exploration and analysis of case studies to uncover the nuances of mark-making, materials and techniques. Gain insights into the diverse ways artists manipulate surfaces using scratching, coffee, ballpoint pen, gold pigment and graphite. Discover how these elements convey notions of time, trace and space, enriching your understanding of drawing's expressive potential.

The Foundation is committed to making its programmes inclusive and accessible. Disability symbols are included with all session descriptions.

For more information, please send an email to learning@sharjahart.org or call (06) 568 5050.