August 23 & 24, 2023, 10 am – 12:30 pm
Many thanks to the artist Jasmine Reimer for her workshop introducing our participants to EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING – The New Hybrid Body – Contemporary Surrealist Drawing Techniques during the basic course within the Studio Program at BAI | Berlin Artist Residency, Art School, Arts Incubator, and Live Online Courses & Classes.
“In this two-part experimental drawing course, we will explore surrealist drawing techniques and idea-generating methods. Together and individually, students will explore new mark-making possibilities and create figurative drawings based on intuition rather than structure. Jasmine Reimer will present her drawing practice and recent large-scale drawings featuring mythical hybrid bodies. She will also discuss the important role of the hybrid in Surrealism and contemporary art and culture.
DAY 1
10:00 – 10:30 am
The first day will include a short introduction to the history of Surrealism and hybrids including the art historical Grotesque. The presentation will begin with the commonly accepted founding members of the art movement followed by examples of Surrealist artists from around the world.
10:30 – 10:45 am
Exquisite corpse, group warm-up exercise.
10:45 – 12:00 noon
Jasmine will introduce two Surrealist drawing techniques and examples of each.
Using the demonstrated techniques, students will then create experimental figurative drawings, both individually and collaboratively.
12:00 noon – 12:30 pm
At the end of the first day, there will be a group discussion to review the progress made so far and to assess what work remains to be completed on the following day. This will provide an opportunity for participants to share their thoughts and insights, and to receive feedback on their work. After the discussion, there will be a general tidy up to ensure that the workspace is organised and ready for the next day’s activities.
Day 2
10:00 – 10:20 am
Jasmine will briefly introduce her drawing practice and recent large-scale charcoal works in relation to surrealism and hybrid bodies, and answer questions about her work. She will then introduce the second project, “Drawing as Relief”.
10:20 – 10:30 am
Jasmine will introduce the second project “Relief Drawing: Drawing with Form”.
This project blends traditional relief sculpture and drawing. Students are challenged to locate various kinds of surfaces; textures, shapes, patterns etc… in either an indoor or outdoor environment. Using plasticine as a medium, students will press the plasticine onto their chosen surface in order to capture its details. Removing the plasticine, students will alter the pattern and compose an abstract, relief-style composition that features specific details of their immediate environment.
10:45 – 12:00 noon
Work-period, Jasmine will discuss progress and potential problems with students.
12:00 noon – 12:30 pm
At the end of the second day, there will be a group discussion to review work made during the workshop. This will provide an opportunity for participants to share their thoughts and insights, and to receive feedback on their work. After the discussion, there will be a general tidy up to ensure that the workspace is organised.” (Text by courtesy of Jasmine Reimer)
Jasmine Reimer is an artist and writer based in Berlin. Working in sculpture, installation, drawing and creative/critical writing, she investigates non-lingual language and experience including the sacred and the grotesque. Reimer has exhibited internationally including recent exhibitions at Kohta Kunsthalle in Helsinki, and the plumb in Toronto. Reimer is currently working on a book and exhibition project that investigates the relationship between art practice and spiritual experience. Her writing can be found in Border Crossings Magazine, Peripheral Review, and Mousse.
More information on the Jasmine Reimer Website.
