Exploring Personal Narrative Through Art
Join us for a reflective and creative workshop where art meets storytelling. In this hands-on session, participants will explore their personal identity and lived experiences through a mixed media painting, using the power of words and symbols as artistic tools. Inspired by artists such as Jeffrey Gibson, Juan Sánchez, Shirin Neshat, José Bedia, Ed Ruscha, and Barbara Kruger, you’ll gain insight into how language, culture, and identity intertwine in contemporary art.
What to Expect:
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A guided conversation exploring how artists use text and symbolism in their work.
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A creative exercise where you’ll generate a personal word bank to inspire your artwork.
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Time to create a one-of-a-kind mixed media painting that reflects your own narrative.
Who Can Attend:
This workshop welcomes all skill levels- from first-time creators to experienced artists. Come as you are and leave with a piece of art that speaks to who you are.
What to Bring:
All materials will be provided. Just bring your curiosity and come dressed to create!
*This workshop will be hosted outdoors, in a shaded area, please plan accordingly.
About the Artist:
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant recipient, Georges Le Chevallier grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, studied at the “Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando” in Madrid, Spain, received a BFA in Painting from Cal State University Long Beach, and earned an MFA in Painting at Hunter College in New York City. His mixed-media paintings have been exhibited nationally and internationally in distinguished galleries and museums such as: The Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia, Green Hill Center for NC Art in Greensboro, Central Gallery in Budapest, El Museo del Barrio in New York City, El Museo de las Americas in San Juan, Yamanashi Museum in Japan, Centro Cultural de Lavapies in Madrid and the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh. Not only is he a prolific painter, but he has also created multiple public art installations throughout the USA, Mexico, Hungary, Tanzania, France, Guatemala, and Chile. Learn more at www.glcart.com.
About Make by You:
Each month, Hub RTP partners with a talented local artist to bring you an intimate, hands-on workshop experience. You’ll explore a new art medium, create something beautiful to take home, and connect directly with the featured artist as they share their inspiration and process. Join us for one—or all—of these creative sessions, each offering a fresh opportunity to learn, make, and be inspired.
Note: By registering and participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Hub RTP to use photographs, video, and audio recordings containing your likeness, image, and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.
