Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary artistic journey? Calling all budding artists (7-12 years old) to unleash their creativity and explore the captivating world of art like never before.
Tao Art Gallery, Art
Wizards, and Avid
Learning present an immersive workshop led by Art Educators Tejal Mehta
and Radhika Jatia. The half-day
workshop will introduce the participants to the five fundamental elements of
art - line, design, shape, space, and form. As they discover the mesmerizing
landscape of abstract art, they will learn the mediums and styles of master
painters. Through bold strokes and vibrant textures of knife painting, the
young artists will bring their artistic visions to life.
Join us and experience the joy of self-expression as you let your creativity
soar to new heights!
Highlights:
1. Exploration of the five fundamental elements of art through engaging activities.
2. Introduction to the world of abstract art and its unique expression.
3. Learning about the styles and mediums of abstract masters.
4. Hands-on knife painting session, fostering creativity and artistic versatility.
What is Abstract Art?
The term ‘abstract art’ classifies art that doesn't take inspiration from external physical or visual sources. It is non-representational, allowing the work to be interpreted based on the viewer's experiences and associations. The purpose of abstract art is to stir the imagination and emotions of the viewer. The origins of abstract art can be traced back to cave paintings, where artists began to move away from realistic depictions towards more symbolic and expressive forms. However, abstract art as a distinct movement emerged in the 19th century, coinciding with many advancements in science and technology.
It does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality. Instead, it focuses on color, form, line, and texture to create a work open to interpretation. This approach allows the viewer to engage with the piece more emotionally and intuitively, rather than being constrained by a specific representation.
Types of Abstract Art
Geometric Abstraction emerged in the early 20th century, with roots in
Cubism. This style is characterized by non-naturalistic imagery, typically
featuring geometric shapes such as circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.
Curvilinear abstract art, often associated with Celtic art, incorporates motifs
like knots, interlace patterns, and spirals in infinite patterns. The use of
color and light are also important elements in this style of abstract art, as
seen in the works of Turner and Monet.
Gestural abstract art is defined by loose, expressive brushwork, with
paint applied in unusual ways to convey emotion and intuition. This style has a
more naturalistic tendency compared to geometric abstraction. The diverse types
of abstract art also encompass structured geometrics, emotive gesturalism,
color, and minimalist abstraction. These styles continue to expand over the
years with the work of new artists.
Some well-known Indian abstract artists include Tyeb Mehta, M.F.
Husain, S.H. Raza, Jamini Roy, Ram Kumar, Vasudeo Gaitonde, Jeram Patel, and
Ambadas Khobragade. Internationally famous abstract artists include Wassily
Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, Mark Rothko, Joan Miró, Jackson Pollock, and Clyfford
Still.
Seven Fundamental Elements of Art
The seven key elements of art are line, shape, space, form, value, color, and texture. These components work together to create visually compelling works. The line is the most fundamental element, with various types including horizontal, vertical, zigzag, diagonal, curved, thick, and thin. When lines meet to enclose a space, they create a shape, which can be geometric or organic. The next step from shape is form, which creates the illusion of three-dimensionality. Space refers to the area between, around, or within an object, existing in both two and three dimensions. Value describes how light or dark something appears, while color is produced when light reflects into the viewer's eye. Finally, texture adds depth and interest, conveying a surface's feel or appearance. Together, these seven elements of art give creators the building blocks to craft meaningful, visually striking compositions.
Knife Painting
Knife Painting is done using palette
knives instead of a brush. This technique is used to create unique textures and
depth through bold and impasto strokes. The knives used are of various shapes
and sizes used to mix the colours and for application on the painting surface.
The palette knives are used to mix colours and the painting knives are used to
create actual paintings. The coat of paint applied is thick and it takes some
days/months to dry. Rembrandt, Francisco Goya, Gustave Courbet, Pail Cezanne,
Marc Chagall, and Henri Matisse are some popular knife painting artists.