Contemporary Kids
Shapes, Colors, and Characters
October 22 & November 12
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
For children ages 4-12.
Join us for an Exhibition Tour and Paper Character Workshop inspired by the work of Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins.
Our free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities.
Children will have the opportunity to explore Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins' artwork "Balancing Act" from the exhibition Three Dimensions, drawing inspiration from the shapes and compositions found within the installation and paintings. The workshop will involve cutting shapes and creating 2D paper characters, imagining where and how these characters exist in the surroundings, and embarking on a Contemporary Calgary adventure to capture characters' journey through photos.
Maximum group of 30 children, with one guardian per child.
Snacks and workshop supplies will be provided.
This workshop is offered on two dates for your convenience: Sunday, October 22nd and Sunday, November 12th. Please choose a session that suits your schedule best.
Sunday, October 22
10:00am-12:00pm
Sunday, November 12
10:00am-12:00pm
About the facilitator,
Yilu (she/her)
TD Educational Coordinator
Yilu Xing is an artist-educator with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the Alberta University of the Arts and a Master's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, specializing in Printmaking. Xing is the recipient of grants and scholarships from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Social Science and Humanities Research Council, which support her research exploring themes related to culinary cultures, human connections, and the transmission of traditions within immigrant families. Her recent work includes public-based interactive installations, prints, drawings, ceramics, and videos. Xing has also taught art courses within the community and at the University of Alberta.
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