Carlos Cruz Diez:
A Life in Color
Workshop # 14:
Thursday, January 30th from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Snyder Park, Fort Lauderdale
By Donation (Suggested $15)
Monetary and in-kind donations make this program possible.
Workshop Description:
Carlos Cruz Diez was a Venezuelan artist known for his pioneering work in kinetic and optical art — with a focus on public works that explore how we see color. He wanted art to be for everyone. His pieces play with color and their ability to change with movement, light and space.
Our next workshop will be the first of our Spring Series which will focus on exploring the elements of art in art history. We begin with Carlos Cruz Diez — one of the great masters of color. As he did, we will play with color mixing and color perception using materials available to us such as sand, yarn, paper and other found items.
Workshop Flow:
9:30am to 10:30am — Set-up
10:30am to 11:30am — Art Stations
11:30am to 12:15pm — Circle Time (Artist Talk w/ Lunch)
12:15pm to 1:15pm — Class Final Art Challenge (shared collectively or individually), Announcements & Goodbyes
1:15pm to 1:30pm — Clean-up
“Color is an autonomous event that does not require form.”
What to bring?
Remember: This is a co-op. We all make it happen together!
Basic Art Kit:
For each artist (both kids and adults), please bring pencils, erasers, colored pencils/markers, paper on a clipboard/sketchbook, scissors and glue. We do have extras if you forget; no need to drive back home.
Home Items:
Any beads, photos, stickers, stamps, small items that are meaningful to you and that you would like to use in your self- portrait
Hairband for flower crown station
Felt for flowers/animals (also on our Amazon Wishlist below)
Recycling Bin Items:
Magazines for collaging
Amazon Wishlist:
Personal Items:
Pillow, chairs or blanket to sit on
Water
Snacks or packed lunch
I encourage you to embody this wonderful artist by joining us dressed in your best Frida or her husband — artist Diego Rivera. Think color, flowers, braids, woven fabrics, leather and bold prints …
If in doubt, bring it. Diverse, interesting materials enrich the creative process.
At-Home Activity
If in doubt, bring it. Diverse, interesting materials enrich the creative process.
Places to visit to familiarize your family with his works:
You can get a head start by visiting one of Carlos Cruz Diez’s public works here in South Florida:
-The Marlins Stadium (Look Down!)
-Miami Dade College (Look Up!)
Videos to watch to familiarize your family with his works:
What’s happenin’?
“Nature is the source of all true knowledge. She has her own logic, her own laws, she has no effect without cause nor invention without necessity.”
