A practical session led by Leap Then Look for artists and group leaders, age 18+.
What does it mean for visitors to be able to physically handle works of art? How does it change our perception and experience of art works and galleries?
By rethinking viewers as participants and actively involving them in processes of making and physical exploration can we create moments of unexpected insight, play and collaboration?
Time: 4-6pm (there will be breaks)
What do I need to bring?: Wear clothes you are comfortable in.
Who is it for?: You must be aged 18+ to attend.
About the workshop
In this 2 hour workshop we will explore Leap Then Look’s practice and approach to working with other people. Participants will be invited to consider questions around collaboration, uncertainty and tactile experience and explore approaches which nurture excitement and create opportunities for surprise when working with other people.
As artists we are particularly interested in moments where opening our practice to others creates surprise. Where other people’s responses take our work and thinking in new directions and we can learn from these interactions. This can happen in many contexts including exhibitions, events and workshops. We would like to consider ways in which these contexts can be fostered in open, accessible and mutually valuable ways.
We will work across sculpture, photography, and mark making and devise and try out experimental participatory activities. We will explore.
Who is it for?
This workshop is open to artists and group leaders age 18+ at all levels of experience and we encourage sharing of questions, ideas and expertise.
All materials will be supplied. No experience necessary.
Leap Then Look are presenting their exhibition Play Interact Explore in Crawley. The workshop will take place in the exhibition.
