Myth-ing In Action
Wednesday 9 - 4:30 $145 Michael deMeng
Student Level:All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
Prerequisite: None
Of all the things in this wide wild world what I have found to be the most inspirational source material are myths and legends. My first introduction came movies like Sinbad and Jason and the Argonauts, stop animations films filled with wondrously strange worlds abounding with odd entities such as multi-armed deities, cyclopean beasts, and snake headed gorgons. After that I was hooked. I read everything I could on the topic…no matter the culture.
Students should bring:
Many years later, as an adult, I am still drawn to these concepts. Artistically I have found these tales wonderful springboards for creativity. After all, artistic expression like many heroic tales is a journey into the unknown; the artist’s job is to go to secret worlds land and retrieve something magical to share with the world.
So your task for this class is to pick a myth or legend…any myth from any culture (preferable one that inspires or fascinates you). Next, using found objects and discarded toys you will create a piece of art that embodies the tale of your choosing. You could focus on a character (like Zeus or Shiva) or tell a story (like Pandora’s box). As for presentation I will leave it up to you…could be a free standing sculpture or could be something that hangs on the wall. You definitely want to come to this class…otherwise you’ll be myth-ing out.
- Aves Apoxie Clay ¼ lbs or more (contact avesstudio.com if you have any problem locating this product. They sell direct or will tell you about local suppliers)
- Variety of other found objects that might be interesting symbolic additions to myths. Items like watch parts, gears, typewriter parts….just about anything, really. Look for things that are interesting shapes or designs, but also things that might have symbolic significance.
- Old figurines or doll parts- if you’re creating characters like Medusa etc, you may want to use old figurines or dolls as the base for you to alter.
- Paint Brushes (a couple small detail brushes, and some cheap brushes (1/2 inch to 1 inch in size)
- Wire a couple of different gauges
- DAP KWIK SEAL Tub & Tile Adhesive Caulk (White) – small tube (this can be found in hardware stores.
- Paints: Acrylic (Golden brand -preferably fluids – the tubes and jars will work too, the colors are the key)
- Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold
- TitaniumWhite
- Carbon or Mars Black
- Dyke Brown
- Pthalo Blue
- Brown Iron Oxide
- Optional Paints
- Nickel Azo Yellow
- Azurite Hue
- Quinacridone Magenta
- Permanent Violet
- E6000 adhesive
- Optional Things to bring:
- Heat gun
- Dremel with cut off wheel and engraving bit
Place an advance order for your supplies & tools and pick it up when you arrive at AU:
Mixed Media: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
Jewelry: The Urban Beader - Order at theurbanbeader.com, then send email to sales@theurbanbeader.com stating that this is a pre-order for Art Unraveled. Once the email is received the shipping will be reimbursed.
Questions? Email Michael at assemblage@michaeldemeng.com
Website: michaeldemeng.com
