– During the Workshop we will work with life models throughout, we will begin the course by learning fundamental observational drawing skills in relation to the human form. This grounding will instill practical knowledge and confidence, which will then be used as a springboard for contemporary ways of thinking and working. As well as creating finished pieces, the drawing process will be firmly acknowledged as an art form in itself. This course will teach a range of drawing skills and develop understanding of the structure of the human figure. We will study and portray the relationship between figure and space, exploring different themes. We will be encouraged to explore our own approach to drawing and work through a series of exercises whilst using a wide range of materials including charcoal, graphite, pens, crayons or sepia.

This course teaches basic skills and expressive drawing techniques in a unique way to develop drawing most effectively. During the course we will: experiment with different approaches to drawing the body, apply measurement techniques, create rapid, intuitive drawing from short poses using a variety of media, create drawings from long poses using a variety of media, use drawing techniques convey the feeling of mass, volume, form and texture, capture the body in motion and draw moving forms using experimental techniques, explore different ways of creating space within drawings through composition, research, plan and complete a self initiated project.

This is a general life drawing class with tuition for beginners and advice for those who are more experienced, all designed to encourage to develop own style and approach.

Language: English, in individual dialogue German (im Einzelgespräch Deutsch)

Biography

Born in 1987 in Wrocław (PL) 2006-2011 studies at the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts Wrocław (PL) 2008-2009 studies at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan (IT) 2012-2015 works as a graphic designer in advertising agencies in Switzerland and Vienna (AT) 2016 Residency in Kolkata (IN) and Murano (IT) 2017-2021 PhD studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Warsaw (PL) Since 2023 working as an assistant in Drawing Class at the Eugeniusz Geppert Fine Art Academy in Wrocław (PL)

Selected Solo and group exhibitions

2023 International Artist Prize Competition Art Revolution Taipei (TW); International Woman’s Art Festival, Tirana (AL) 2021ART UP MI Spring Issue, online exhibition, Milan (IT) 2020 X Triennale of Polish Modern Drawing, Lubaczów (PL) 2018 5th Bangkok Triennale International Print and Drawing Exhibition, Bangkok (TH) 2018In the Service of Art and Homeland, The Gallery Roi Doré, Paris (FR) 2017My Drawings, Polish Institute New Delhi (IN) 2016Premio Arte Roma, Stadio di Domiziano Museo, Rome (IT) 201516 INTERBIFEPInternational Biennial of Portrait, Tuzla (BA)

Selected Awards

2023 Artistic Scholarships of the President of Wrocław (PL) 2022 Nominated: Emerging Scene Art Prize Dubai (AE) 2021 Finalist: KOSCHATZKY ART-AWARD Vienna (AT) 2016 OSTEN AWARD, OSTEN BIENNIAL of DRAWING, Skopje (MK); Basu Foundation for the Arts Award and Serigraphy Fallani Award, Arte Laguna Prize, Venezia (IT)

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Times: Mon-Fri 9:30 am until 5:00 pm, incl. lunch break

PLEASE BRING:

For sketching and drawing: sketchbook, pencils, charcoal, pens, markers or crayons and eraser, drawing paper 100×70 cm (120-300 g/m2) together with some of your drawings you would like to show and discuss.

Note: There is a model fee per person in the amount of 15 EUR.

Note: Course B takes place from 22.7.-26.7.2024.