Description
Explore the work of local internationally known artist David Ireland through his house at 500 Capp Street and the eyes of contemporary artists engaging with his groundbreaking work. This weeklong spring break intensive workshop will introduce you to the Conceptual art movement of the 70s and encourage you to make your own work influenced by the work of David Ireland and how his work resonates today. Youth will also work with artists in residence at the David Ireland House to create collaborative work. This workshop focuses on how artists discover creativity within both their communities as well as themselves.
Educators
Minoosh Zomorodinia: Lead artist
Amy Berk: Education lead
Timeline:
Monday 3/31 1-4
Meet at Mission Art Center, 745 Treat Ave 1-1:30
Travel to 500 Capp Street
Tour
Activity about David Ireland at dining room table (Mexican croissants)
Tuesday 4/1 1-4
Meet at 500 Capp Street
Meet Minoosh and tour her exhibition
Working with Minoosh, students work on sketching/thinking about project
Teens bring in objects/select objects to work with
Wednesday 4/2 1-4
Meet at 500 Capp Street
Continue working on projects
Thursday 4/3 1-4
Meet at 500 Capp Street
Continuing working on projects
Friday 4/4 1-4
Meet at 500 Capp Street
Finish projects
Recipes of Resilience project!
Make David’s Purple Pasta recipe
4-5 Reception
Teens talk about their projects and eat pasta!