Pot Luck: Revisiting Yourself, A Self Portrait Session
Description
As another day turns into another year, this is a moment to let something out about yourself. Inspired by techniques used by Henry Darger, from tracing and carbon paper copying to collage and drawing, this Pot Luck looks at an alternate way to make a self-portrait.
Other inspirations: Sean Landers (Fart, 1993), Suzy Treister's labyrinthine images and Marlene Dumas.
In order to do this you might want to bring some of the following as inspiration:
Photographs from today or all the way back to your earliest years, including key moments that stand out for you and images with other people in them
An object or two that speaks to who you are
Phrases or things you say frequently that feel uniquely yours
Images or paper based objects you might want to use
FAQs
- What is Pot Luck?
Pot Luck is our unique social club for creative people. Hosted at the Blast Theory studios in Portslade every two months and led by artist Ju Row Farr, Pot Luck events are a chance to try things out, meet new people, get inspired and find new ways to move forward.
Pot Luck is designed to build confidence, develop skills and facilitate connections. You might be looking for inspiration, changing direction, or, at the end of a course, thinking about what’s next. You might have a strong creative twinkle that needs attention; you might be working on a project and need something else.
All sorts of people come with all kinds of creative experiences. There are always new faces as well as regulars: we never know who will be in the room, and that’s part of what makes it exciting.
Still curious? Here’s a BTS takeover from past Studio & Production Assistant, Macy Byfield.
- Why is it called Pot Luck?
Pot Luck is based on the Potlatch, a North American Indigenous communal meal or gathering in which everyone brings something they can contribute to the meal or to give away.
Eating together is a central part of the evening, and we encourage everyone to bring something to share, which is either vegetarian or vegan. Alongside a dish, we encourage you to bring a friend or someone curious, too.
There is always something to take away, connected to the theme of the evening. Often, you might take away a new idea, an object, some new writing, or a potential collaborator or friend.
Hopefully, you will leave with a full belly and feel different to when you arrived.
- Why do you use a Pay What You Can model?
Pot Luck is free to attend and always will be
Blast Theory is a charity and each Pot Luck costs around £800. If you’re able to make a donation, it helps us keep Pot Luck running. The guide below will help you decide what feels right for your circumstances. There’s no wrong answer, no proof needed, and we understand your circumstances might change between events - that’s fine.
Those who can afford to give more help create space for those who can’t. That’s the whole idea.
Be Our Guest (£0)
If you’re unemployed, under-employed, and/or have worries about meeting basic needs such as housing, food and transport, please just come along.
Chip In (£5-15)
If you can generally cover your essentials without stress and have some disposable income for socialising, buying new things and going on holiday, we’d welcome a donation towards refreshments and materials.
Pay It Forward (£15+)
If you’re very financially comfortable, your generous donation will help us to keep offering free places for others who can’t afford to pay.
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