Re-Framing the Self Portrait

This engaging workshop begins with a talk by Sarah R. Bloom who will share insights into their motivations and methods for creating self-portraits. As they speak, participants can begin working on collages inspired by the discussion.

The creative process starts with a selfie or an instant camera self-portrait, which participants will use as the foundation for their artwork. A variety of art supplies, including magazines, colored paper, scissors, colored pencils, and markers, will be provided to enhance and transform these images. March 8th is International Women’s Day and resources will be provided from their website (https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Resources)

Throughout the workshop, participants will be encouraged to reflect on and redefine the narratives surrounding their self-images. They’ll explore questions about personal identity, societal perceptions, and how they choose to represent themselves through art.

About the Exhibition: Da Vinci Art Alliance and Sarah R. Bloom are proud to present “The Female Gaze,” a juried exhibition dedicated to self-portraits by female-identifying artists from diverse backgrounds, cultures and ages. Juried by renowned Philadelphia artists, Chelsey Luster and Lauren Rinaldi, the exhibition challenges traditional representations of women and redefines the concept of the gaze in art. Learn more at davinciartalliance.org/female-gaze