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Art in Isolation Online Short Course

Course description

Throughout this historic time of isolation we are dependent on the worlds of science and technology for tangible progress. We turn to artists for the intangible- the artistic expression of our adverse situation in the hope that they might process the pain of our conditions in a meaningful way. Artistic practices are often solitary by definition and many artists work in confinement.

Georgia O’Keefe and Louise Bourgeois were known for spending stretches of time in isolation. Frida Kahlo painted from her bed while convalescing and Yayoi Kusama lives by choice in a psychiatric asylum. Political circumstances were responsible for the isolation of artist Ai Wei Wei who was held in solitary confinement or Felix Nussbaum who fled Nazi Germany and created work in hiding.

In this online short course led by artist Sara Shamsavari you will take a critical look at various personal situations and historical contexts that have led to artists creating work in confinement by choice, force or circumstance.


Who should attend this online short course?

This online short course is aimed at anyone with an interest in practices and processes of artists and those who wants to gain a deeper understanding and context to art being produced in isolation. This is an excellent fit for artists, curators, designers and professionals working for arts and charitable organisations.


Outcomes

After this session you will:

  • Gain an understanding of the historical circumstances leading to art being made in isolation
  • Have an introduction to the highly varied circumstances and processes of artists working in confinement
  • Be encouraged to think of how to apply your own creativity during a time of decreased social activity or isolation
  • Have a fresh perspective on creating work during a lockdown


This online short course offers:

  • Expert knowledge from industry professionals
  • Opportunities to meet other like-minded creatives
  • A chance to join the conversation with a live Q&A
  • Opportunity to upskill and develop professional practices
  • Participants will receive a certificate upon completion


Available dates

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Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.

Details

This online short course will cover:

  • A historical overview of the circumstances leading to work being made in confinement
  • A critical look at notable artists who have created work in isolation
  • Unchosen Confinement: War, Persecution, Disability and Neurodiversity
  • Processes and Inspiration- how artists work(ed) in isolation
  • Work Produced in 2020/21 Pandemic

Materials

To take part in this online session you will need:

  • An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Chrome)
  • Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended. The built-in microphone in your device would also be fine)
  • Webcam
  • Strong Internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 2 Mbps download, and 1 Mbps upload, faster if possible. You can test your network speed here - https://www.speedtest.net

We recommend you have:

  • A notebook
  • A pen
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This two-hour online short course focuses on the situations and historical contexts that have led to artists creating work in isolation by choice, force or circumstance.

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