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More Than Images

Fine Art Laboratory
Curators: Hope Lopardina → Mikha Mutabor →

June 21 (Opening), 29
July 6, 13, 20
August 3, 10, 17, 24
15:00

About the Laboratory

The Visual Arts Laboratory is a space for those who want to develop their artistic thinking through painting, drawing, and experimentation with form. We’ll explore both classical and contemporary approaches — including expanded painting, object-based art, and working from life.

The focus here is not on achieving a “correct” result, but on an honest process: searching for your theme, medium, visual language, and means of expression, grounded in your personal experience and the context of contemporary art.
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Structure of the Sessions

The course consists of eight meetings, each divided into two parts:
  • 1.5 hours of theory and discussion:
    Analysis of your own and others' works, assignment discussions, readings and reflection, art history, and current practices. Expect many open questions: What are we doing? Why this way? How is it connected to what we feel and experience?
  • 1.5 hours of practice:
    Working with materials, life models, and existing images; completing individual and group assignments. The emphasis is on the process and finding your own sense of “rightness”.

Methodology

We don’t work with templates — we foster the development of each participant’s individual artistic vision. The curators guide you in finding your personal form of expression and offer feedback at every stage of the process.

What Makes This Lab Special

  • Individual approach:
    You choose the topic you want to work with and receive feedback from curators and peers
  • Variety of techniques:
    From working with life models to experimental painting, object-based approaches, and street art
  • Contextual thinking
    Building a dialogue between your practice and the history of art

Who This Lab is For

  • Beginning artists who want to gain confidence and a foundational understanding
  • Practicing artists looking to break out of their usual techniques
  • Anyone wanting to deepen their visual language and learn to articulate artistic statements
  • Those seeking a creative community and support throughout their process

Important to Know

  • Open to participants of all experience levels
  • The final goal is not a result-focused exhibition but personal growth and development of practice
  • Some sessions may take place outdoors (plein air)
  • Participants are encouraged to keep a visual journal or art sketchbook throughout the lab
Join us to develop your unique style, explore art through practice and dialogue, and become part of a creative community.

Spots are limited to ensure an individual approach for each participant.
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