Art From Within - Drawing Exhibition
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About this event
A Visual Diary of 365 Days
How often do you challenge yourself to do things? How often do you manage to keep it up?
Get inspired by Esra’s art challenge, which started on 12th May 2020 and ended on her 50th birthday on 12th May 2021
Art is a great tool for bringing people together, it is about the moment, the experience, reflection and healing. It is a great tool for mindfulness, self-care and wellbeing.
For this exhibition, a selection of artworks from the 365 consequent daily meditative drawings by artist Esra Kizir Gokcen are on display for viewing. All artworks are in A4 and A3 formats and editioned to 365. Printed books of her visual diary in its entirety, editioned to 365 will also be available for this exhibition. All signed and numbered by the artist.
For a private viewing and chance to meet the artist, book your place using the link below.
Esra started this project with the idea of giving back to society as a 50th birthday gift during the uncertainty of a global pandemic. Drawing daily and sharing on social media as an invitation for all to enjoy the process of drawing and to share wellbeing through art.
Her approach to life and art has been reflected every day, for an entire year during the Covid-19 lockdown. Esra’s visual diary is heavily influenced by her readings, mostly about mindfulness and self-awareness and her daily walks in the local park.
Esra will run two workshops on Sundays - 28th November & 5th December
12-1:30pm
Places for the workshops are limited. If you would like to join, please click on the link below to book your place.
During the exhibition Melike Hussein, a certified mindfulness teacher and conscious breathwork coach with medical background as a qualified nurse, will run two breathwork workshops that complement Esra’s meditative drawings.
In this experiential workshop, Melike will share the science behind breathing practices and their proven benefits on your wellbeing and mental health - delivering immediately noticeable results within minutes.
Click on the link below to book your ticket on Eventbrite
You can visit the exhibition during library opening hours for free. You don't need a ticket, however if you would like to make a donation to support our events programme you can purchase from our donation tickets.
Please be advised that there will be no access to the exhibition during the workshops and private viewing. For more information please ask library staff.
About the artist
Esra Kizir Gokcen is a Turkish painter and printmaker based in London. She studied art in Istanbul and she held five solo exhibitions in Istanbul, Ankara, and Amsterdam. She participated in almost 100 group exhibitions internationally. Her works have also been exhibited in print biennials.
She facilitates group workshops for all ages and also for specialised corporate events, combining the wellbeing effect of art with practicality.
Her art focuses on the bonds between social life and nature. Spontaneity is her way of emphasising the randomness of life. Esra’s latest works are mostly related to migration, globalisation and spirituality.
We regret to inform you that Charing Cross Library doesn't have disability access. These events will take place in our basement floor which is one floor down via spiral staircase. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Special thanks to Refresh Yourself for their collaboration. If you are looking for ideas to refresh yourself check out their website https://www.refresh-yourself.co.uk/
