Painting with pigments - Longing for Utopia with Charlotte von Ohnesorge

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Attention: Please ask Ms. von Ohnesorge whether participation in English is possible.

 

In this workshop, we will work directly with pure pigments. Since ancient times, artists have painted with red chalk, green earth, or ochre.

At the beginning of the workshop, we will visit the exhibition Longing for Utopia and focus our attention on the colour scheme. In paintings depicting people in fields or mountains, in lake landscapes or in idealised portraits, the colours also express a longing for fairy-tale idylls, romantic love or the hope of retreating into nature. Sketches will be made in the exhibition to serve as a basis and inspiration for the practical part of the workshop.
The fascinating thing about painting with pigments is how the pure colours – applied directly to the paper – can be rubbed into smooth or grainy strokes, spread like a powdery touch or condensed into strong, opaque areas. Pure pigments are used, either in small pieces or finely ground. Water, a little binder and solid or loose pastel chalks are added. This allows many different techniques to be used. We let the precious pigments work their magic and learn how random effects are created – and how we can incorporate and use this process in our work. The workshop is suitable for beginners and advanced students.

 

Costs: 50 € per person, incl. material, plus museum entrance fee

Registration necessary: Charlotte von Ohnesorge oder +49 178 9132068