This month, we dive deep to explore life among the coral reefs. We will use colourful plasticine to sculpt a turtle or sea creature of your choosing. We will also use vibrant soft pastels to draw floating jellyfish, with patterns glowing in the dark abyss. Our bold artworks take inspiration from the lively, striking and rich artworks in our exhibition, Painters Eleven: Radical Colour.
In the lookout, using plasticine and step-by-step instructions, sculpt your own turtle! With some creative flair, try your hand at sculpting a shark, or even whale, and add some coral or seaweed to finish off your model habitat.
In the studio, use soft pastels to draw wavy waters and gelatinous jellyfish. We will blend our pastels to make them hazy. Then, we will add layers on top using unique patterns and spots to make our jellyfish stand out!
William Ronald (Canadian, 1926 – 1998); Festival; 1967; acrylic on canvas; Gift of Chantal Laberge, 1987
About Painters Eleven: Radical Colour
Painters Eleven was the first abstract artist collective in Ontario. The Toronto group was founded in 1953 at the cottage of artist Alexandra Luke on the Oshawa–Whitby border. In the early 1950s, Toronto’s art scene was criticized for being conservative and unexciting. Painters Eleven was determined to shake things up and elevate abstraction within mainstream Canadian art. The group’s first exhibition drew crowds and received positive press, despite its radical approach to art. Banded together by a shared desire to support abstraction and exhibit collectively, the artists did not adhere to a common philosophy or style but did share a love of colour. This exhibition showcases Painters Eleven’s diverse approaches to abstraction alongside a common enthusiasm for bold, expressive colour, highlighting the individuality of each artist. Click here to learn more about Painters Eleven: Radical Colour.
Suitable for ages 3+
Adult supervision is required in all gallery/ studio spaces.
Free admission, no registration required.
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