[ad_1] If I had to choose one art medium for the rest of my life it would be fibers. I am always drawn to them, even from an early age when I only wanted to wear corduroy pants because I could run my fingers across the grooves and make a […]
Month: April 2022
An Abandoned Farmhouse Transformed Into a Life-Size Dollhouse by Heather Benning Reflects on Ideas of Home
[ad_1] Art #climate crisis #conceptual #sculpture #short film April 22, 2022 Kate Mothes All images © Heather Benning, shared with permission A sight familiar to those who travel along the old roads and by-ways of the North American countryside, an abandoned farmhouse is a touching reminder of changes in […]
Community and entertainment events starting April 17
[ad_1] This is a list of reader-submitted public events, virtual and in-person. CDC physical distancing and other guidelines may apply. Use the contact information to verify details. All programs and activities are subject to change without notice. 40th International Orchid & Bromeliad Show, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. April 17. Features flowering […]
Ancient art of kirigami meets AI for better materials design
[ad_1] Researchers are looking to kirigami — an ancient art that uses precise cuts to create intricate imagery — to guide artificial intelligence techniques in the manufacture of stronger, more stretchable materials for wearable electronics. Credit: Shutterstock/yuyangc Kirigami is the Japanese art of paper cutting. Likely derived from the Chinese […]
Book Review: Elegant Spirits: Amano’s Tale of Genji and Fairies
[ad_1] Yoshitaka Amano is a Japanese visual artist, character designer, illustrator, a scenic designer for theatre and film and a costume designer. He’s probably more well known for his work from Speed Racer, The Guin Saga, Vampire Hunter D and Final Fantasy. Bulk of the book covers The Tale of […]
A Beginners Guide To Buying Watercolour Paper
[ad_1] Watercolour papers can be a minefield for a beginner. ‘What paper should I use?’ is one of the most common questions I get asked in the shop here at Ken Bromley’s. In this post I will compare different weights of paper, explain the difference between the traditional and metric […]
An enduring moment: Kwame Brathwaite exhibition at Reynolda celebrates Black culture at a historic crossroads | Arts & Theatre
[ad_1] Tom Patterson Special to the Journal Kwame Brathwaite’s exhibition at Reynolda resurrects a moment in American historical time that continues to resonate 60 years later — an era of emerging Black consciousness and aesthetics, when “Black is Beautiful” became a cultural rallying cry. Ubiquitous at the time, the iconic […]
UTC Theatre Co. And UTC Opera Present The Threepenny Opera April 19-23
[ad_1] UTC Theatre Co. and UTC Opera will present The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht, with music by Kurt Weill and translation by Marc Blitzstein, April 19-23 at the UTC Fine Arts Center. This revolutionary musical drama, directed by Steve Ray with vocal direction by Dr. Perry Ward, explores the consequences of […]
Environmental Art by Amy Casey Explores Dangers to Earth
[ad_1] Idea Generation “It changes from piece to piece,” Casey says. “Sometimes I get an inkling of a complete painting idea and jot down a sort of ‘Post-it’ note sketch or reminder, and I’ll then go right to the piece with that. That was my regular way of working for […]
New Collaborative Art Space for Denver Artists and Creators Will Open in May
[ad_1] Art of any form requires playfulness, space and creativity. These are all things the Collabratory Complex hopes to bring to Denver when it opens its doors on May 1 at 1974 S. Acoma St. Created by mother-daughter duo Katrina and Jasmine Lairsmith, the Collabratory Complex welcomes artists of all […]