Driven to Abstraction

In the history of Art there has always been a tussle between the representation of the real and the imaginary.

In this short course exploring Abstract in art, we will look at some of the major currents of Modern Art eg Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and have fun with drawing, painting and collage as we move from the figurative to the symbolic and imaginary.

Basic materials will be supplied but please feel free to bring your own gear. Tea and Coffee is provided.

Classes start at 11:30 and finish at 1:30pm, the first day is Friday 27th of June, and the second day is Friday the 4th of July.

About your Instructor:

Robert Jackson is a multi-skilled award-winning artist and musician who has been plying his trade since the 1970s. He has been living the Huon Valley for six years. He studied Art, Music and Linguistics at Latrobe University and the Victorian College of the Arts. He plays Guitar and Saxophone, and has won several awards for painting and a Mainstreet Australia Award for Public Art. He has a Green Room award for his work with Chambermade Opera and was a longstanding Cast member of the Australian Shakespeare Company. He performs regularly around the Huon Valley, at the Lightwood Bottom Blues Club, and is a founding member of the Lutruwita Art Orchestra.