James Clar and Iván Navarro, whose work is displayed in the Light upon Light exhibition, use neon and fluorescent light in gallery spaces in very different ways to alter viewers’ perceptions and also question the status of traditional painting and sculpture. They discuss their work with cultural advisor Dr Alia al-Senussi.
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James Clar and Iván Navarro, whose work is displayed in the Light upon Light exhibition, use neon and fluorescent light in gallery spaces in very different ways to alter viewers’ perceptions and also question the status of traditional painting and sculpture. They discuss their work with cultural advisor Dr Alia al-Senussi.
Speakers: Iván Navarro, James Clar
Moderator: Dr Alia Al-Senussi
27 Mar, 2021 — 27 Mar, 2021
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Children’s ‘Lighthouse’ Workshop
Lighthouse asks us to think about how we relate to one another and the objects around us. What makes the connection? What is the effect of the electrical current on light? Participants use LED lights and batteries to create a circuit connecting them to the community.
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Making Sculptural Lampshades Adult’s Workshop
The workshop builds on traditional methods of making baskets commonly seen in Asia and known as hex weaving and comprised of strips of paper and bambo. The end result will be creating unqiue lampshades (of vibrant colors) and basic understanding of 2D and 3D geometry and sculptural work
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Children’s Sacred Geometry Miniature Exhibition Workshop
The core of this workshop is to use light as a tool to make and create a miniature exhibition inspired by sacred geometry. This workshop covers 3 interactions and practices with light including an educational introduction with fun facts, discussion, experimenting and creating.
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Riyadh Art’s ten programs and two festivals turn the city into a creative canvas, bringing public art to the spaces where people travel, work and play.
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