Sculpture of a Space and Its Inhabitant
(MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE)
Dates: Wednesdays (January 27 - March 3, 2021)
Time: 1:30 PM to 3:30 P.M. (EST)
Number of Classes : Six (06)
$120
ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST:
Eleni Giannopoulou
BIO
Eleni Giannopoulou is a Greek sculptor and installation artist. Native from Thessaloniki and Crete, she studied at the Angel Academy of Art in Italy before receiving an MFA at the New York Academy of Art. In 2014, she won first prize in the Art Renewal Center International Scholarship competition. She is a three-time recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, a recipient of the Panepinto Family Foundation Scholarship, and the David Kratz and Gregory Unis Scholarship. She has also been awarded with the Chubb Fellowship from the New York Academy of Art. Her work has been exhibited in Florence, Miami, Toronto, New York, Mexico City, and Athens. She is currently living and working in Brooklyn, NY.
EDUCATION
2017 Internship in Leasly Dill’s studio, New York, USA
Pedagogy Workshop, New York Academy of Art, New York, USA
2015 Master of Fine Arts, New York Academy of Art, New York, USA
Hudson River Fellowship, Grant Central Atelier, New Hampshire, USA
2014 Sculpture Workshop, Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
2012 Diploma, Angel Academy of Art, Florence, Florence, Italy
AWARDS
2019 Chashama Artist’s Studio Resedency
2018 Desierto 14 Residency, Mexico City, Mexico
2017 New York Academy of Art’s 2017/2018 Chubb Fellowship
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant
WADEM Congress Scientific Journal award
2016 David Kratz and Gregory Unis Scholarship Award
Art Renewal Center Salon Finalist
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant
Panepinto Family Foundation
2015 New York Academy of Art Academy Merit Scholar Award
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant
Hudson River Fellowship Residency
2014 Teaching Scholarship Angel Academy of Art
Art Renewal Center Salon Finalist
Art Renewal Center International Scholarship 1st place
2013 Art Renewal Center Salon Finalist
CONTACT INFO
Email: eleni@sculptorsalliance.org
Website: www.elenigiannopoulou.com
Social Media links:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/eleni__giannopoulou/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/eleni.giannopoulou.94
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students will learn about how to create a space and the character that will inhabit it simultaneously. Students will create a mixed media completed piece including a structure and a character living in or around it. We will be focusing on the relationship between the two, the story telling techniques and how to start thinking of sculpture as a medium of narration. The students will learn and understand Symbolism connected to the decisions of materials, while practicing both conscious and unconscious sculpting techniques.
*note: The instructor will be using examples and theories from a wide range of cultures and civilizations besides the ‘’Western Gaze’’.
THE COURSE WELCOMES RETURNING STUDENTS FROM THE FALL TRIMESTER TO PARTICIPATE AND LEARN IN NEW WAYS AS AN ATELIER/ON-GOING STYLE OF EDUCATION. NEW AND PERSONALIZED INFORMATION AND ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ADDED ACCORDINGLY BASED ON STUDENTS NEEDS.
LEARNING OUTCOME OBJECTIVES:
Understanding how to create an armature and using air-dry clay professionally
Learning how to define one’s personal world in sculpture
Learning the difference of character-oriented sculpture vs space-oriented sculpture
Learning how to gather and group materials for a project
Learning how to use a very wide range of media while keeping a balanced connection between them
Materiality and object understanding of the roots of the material (manmade, manufactured, organic or discarded)
COURSE OUTLINE/TIMELINE:
Day one (January 27, 2021)
Introduction with each other (10 mins each),
A lecture of introducing the objectives and Examples of sculptures that meet them.
Introduction of Materials in our disposal, Starting with Maps/Sketches of everyone’s project,
Students will already have instructions about some basic tools and materials that will be used.
Homework: 3 different groups of objects and 3 simple sketches (maps) 1 of the space to be created, 1 of the character, 1 of them together
Day two (February 3, 2021)
Short lecture on each day’s objective and examples,
One on one assistance Focusing on each student’s personal project,
Teacher’s Demonstration on the day’s lesson (armatures, clay application, decorating ect)
Sculpting online while we exchange ideas and thoughts
Homework Assignment (TBD).
Day three (February 10, 2021)
Short lecture on each day’s objective and examples,
One on one assistance Focusing on each student’s personal project,
Teacher’s Demonstration on the day’s lesson (armatures, clay application, decorating ect)
Sculpting online while we exchange ideas and thoughts
Homework Assignment (TBD).
Day four (February 17, 2021)
Final exhibition of everyone’s projects and group constructive critiques.
CLASS TIMELINE:
ntroduction Lecture of the day: 30-35 minutes,
Q and A: 20-35 minutes
Quick break: 10 minutes
Teacher Demonstrations: 30 minutes
One on one assistance while everyone is working on their project: 60 mins
Homework and closing Instructions: 10 minutes
ASSESSABLE TASKS:
o Finding appropriate materials and tools
o Experimentation
o Developing symbolic schemes
o Commitment in the project from beginning to end
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Participation in the class
Devotion to the project
RESOURCES (VIDEOS, BOOKS, HANDOUTS):
In the end of each Lecture students will be given material to go through and investigate on their own time.
Some books that I love looking through in my studio:
Mythology Books
The book of Symbols, reflection in archetypical Images
Seeing Power, Art and Activism in 21st Century by Nato Thompson
To Unravel A Torment by Louise Bourgeois
Animal, Exploring the zoological world, Phaidon
Cabinet of Curiosities, Guillermo Del Toro
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES AND TOOLS:
Sculpting Supplies links:
https://arteza.com/dp/pottery-clay-sculpting-tools-set-of-42
https://shop.sculpt.com/sculpture-house-artists-choice-clay-modeling-tool.html
Gloves
Magic Sculpt (small package)
Silicon Glue Gun
Silicon Sticks
Super glue
Air dry clay
Organic Found Objects you would like to use
Discarded found objects you would like to use
Thick modeling wire 1/8” is fine for this project
Thin modeling wire
Thin fish line
Plastic Wrap
Brushes
Small wood base (if needed)
Face mask
Acrylic colors
Whatever other tools you would like to use
LIST OF POSSIBLE RISKS OF SELF-INJURIES
Burn
Cut
Allergic Reactions
DISCLAIMER:
SUBSCRIBING TO THE CLASS STUDENTS AGREE WITH THE REGISTRATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE.
