Join us for the opening reception or visit the show through June 1st! Scroll down to read the story behind this interesting exhibit.
The Steps to Self through Creative Brain Training
The Creative Brain Training art workshops, led by instructor Ciana Lee, began in the fall of 2018. The first part of this series focused on cultivating connections between residents through the shared act of making. Each week, the participants explored different materials to examine shape, form, texture, value, surface, proportions, etc., and were given homework assignments to further develop individual understanding of the material properties and possibilities of drawing.
Students explored ambidexterity as the instructor guided them through right and left hand practice. Through observational drawing each week, students were reminded to draw what they see, not what they think they “know.” The final project assignment combined what they learned to create a composition that utilizes the different materials and methods from the previous classes and homework assignments.
“This is Me” showcases the finished work of these exceptional residents: enlarged images of self -portraits along with images of loved ones. The Opening Reception will feature personal narratives and artifacts to accompany the self-portraits.
For more information contact Helene Weinberg, Program Director
HeleneEngage@gmail.com Phone: (562) 436-0700
This exhibit is made possible by support from the California Arts Council and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
