Self portraits are and always have been an important tool for people to position themselves in this world and allow for new perspectives in relation to the body.
For queer folx self portraits also allow for an artistic expression that deconstruct patriarchal, cis-gender and normative views.
The question that any self portrait asks is. “How am I seeing myself and how can I make what I see into art?”
Together with artist and body acceptance activist Miah Flowers, we will try to view our own body through the artistic lens of the self-portrait.
It is not necessary to have prior experience in drawing, but rather let the creative process of transforming what you see into art give you new perspectives on your body.
Event Details
Date & Time: November 12, 2020, 7pm-10pm (please arrive around 10min before the class) CET
Format: workshop & discussion (virtual)
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & WOMÊN
Language: English, translation into German can be provided
Minimum Knowledge Level: none
What to Bring: if you have art supplies, bring them but if not bring any tool that can make marks (Pencils, Lipstick, Pens), Paper (if possible in different sizes), a big mirror (best if you can see yourself fully in it, when you sit in front of it.)if you are participating virtually, if you want some music you like
Solo or Partnered: solo
Class recording: no
What we will teach/do
• finding, acknowledging and using your artistic point of view to draw you own portrait
• examining your body in different ways and recognizing your own reactions to it
• transforming what you see into art
• working on seeing, understanding and accepting your body as a work of art
• being in community and honest communication about yourself and your body with others
What else to know
After your successful ticket purchase, you will be sent an email with the Zoom login data for this event.
If you cannot afford this event, please check the ticket option “solidarity” for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de
