Studio Sessions: Abstract Painting
October 30, 2024 | 1–3:30 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art, Red Workshop
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In this workshop, we will focus on technical and material properties of paint as it interacts with different mediums and surfaces. This workshop will begin with a short visit to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys to investigate Esther Mahlangu’s abstract paintings, paying close attention to materials and technique. We will then return to the workshop to create our own color patterns using both geometric and free-form shapes from observation or imagination.
In the studio, we will explore color mixing, paint application, and layering to create abstract paintings using acrylic paint. We will experiment with a range of surfaces, including wood panel and canvas, acrylic paint applications, and acrylic mediums to create our own vibrant and engaging compositions. Instructor Daniel Mantilla will provide guidance throughout the workshop, and at the end we will share our completed works with one another.
About Your Instructor
Daniel Mantilla is a Colombian-born artist with over a decade of experience teaching young people, families, and adults. In his paintings, drawing-collages, and cutouts, Mantilla explores ideas of transition and instability. Mantilla previously lived in New York City, where he recorded instructional videos for public television. His art has been exhibited across the United States and internationally. He has studied paintings in museum collections in Spain, conducted research on cadmium-free acrylic paint, and holds an MFA from Hunter College.
About Studio Sessions
Studio Sessions are art-making workshops connected to artworks on view at the High. These workshops provide opportunities to experiment, play, and enjoy new mediums and materials. No prior experience is required. Studio Sessions are designed for adults, but all ages are welcome. This workshop is offered three times.
For more information, please email culturecollective@high.org or call 404-733-5034.
Know Before You Go
When you arrive, please present your QR code ticket to a Guest Relations team member at the Admissions and Information desk. Then, please proceed to the Red Workshop, located on the Lower Level of the Stent Family Wing in the Greene Family Education Center.
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