The Art of Cubism
We will learn about Cubist compositional principles, and practice making a cubist still life, a cubist portrait and a cubist abstract painting.
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Wed 15 Oct
- $182.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 15 Oct 17:00 - Wed 15 Oct 18:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 22 Oct 17:00 - Wed 22 Oct 18:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 29 Oct 17:00 - Wed 29 Oct 18:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Wed 05 Nov 17:00 - Wed 05 Nov 18:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Wed 12 Nov 17:00 - Wed 12 Nov 18:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Wed 19 Nov 17:00 - Wed 19 Nov 18:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Wed 26 Nov 17:00 - Wed 26 Nov 18:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Wed 03 Dec 17:00 - Wed 03 Dec 18:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Cubism is about breaking reality into simple geometric shapes (cubes, cylinders, cones, and spheres) and then putting them back together in surprising ways to reveal multiple perspectives at once. Come and learn to paint with experienced artist and teacher EK, in the cubist style of painting.
Cubism shook up the art world around 1907–08, thanks to Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Instead of painting things the way we usually see them, they decided to show different angles of the same object or figure all at once. The result was paintings that look fragmented and abstract.
In this practical, hands-on course, we will dive into the core principles of Cubism and discover how this revolutionary approach reshaped the way artists see and represent the world. With a series of guided drawing and painting exercises we will explore how objects are distilled into simple geometric forms, helping us understand their underlying structure and properties. We will learn how artists often show a single subject from multiple viewpoints at the same time, giving their work a layered, dynamic quality that challenges the way we normally perceive reality. Further in the course, we will bridge the gap between cubism and abstraction while working on a series of abstract exercises with a strong cubist influence. Over the eight weeks we will complete studies in cubist still life, portraiture, landscape and pure abstraction.
Expected learning outcomes
- A clear understanding of Cubism and its key techniques
- Explored your own artistic voice through a Cubist lens
- Created a variety of artworks on paper
All materials will be provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
What to bring
A painting smock or apron if you wish to protect your clothes. A materials charge is included within your course fee and all materials are provided.
Who should attend this workshop?
The course is open to beginners as well as those with some experience in drawing and painting.
About your tutor
EK is an abstract artist and art teacher based in Auckland Tamaki Makaurau.
