WORDS IN ART

WORDS IN ART

Live Class: Saturday 7th October 6pm `BST

+ 14 Days Recording Access

With Lucy McGeown

Explore how artists use text to confirm and confound, condense the power of words or isolate their meaning, transform text into image and create new narratives.

Now, more than at any other time in history, we’re surrounded by words – on the streets, on our screens and on public transport. Text has been used in art since Roman times and the two have been combined into a powerful form of expression since the 20th Century. From Cy Twombly in the 1950s to David Shrigley now, artists have explored the world of writing and text to uncover new meanings and modes of communication.

“I don't care if people think I can't draw, I'm just interested in communicating certain ideas in a certain way.” - David Shrigley

The use of text in art can be radical and subversive as well as absurd and playful. It can also be used to lend a sense of authority or to gravity a work. Art can turn the meanings of words on their heads and words can challenge or undermine how an image is read. Beyond the meaning of the words themselves and their interplay with the visual elements of a piece, letters and words can become their own visual medium. 

In this class we’ll look at examples of how a cross-section of artists have used the power of words and language within their visual art practices. We’ll see how text in art can question the reliability of meaning, shift power and shape unusual narratives. You’ll play with ways to use text and imagery in your own work to connect, surprise, contextualise and create impact.

Suggested materials for the session:

-6-8 sheets of paper

- Pens,Pencils, Paints, anything you would like to use!

-An eraser

This class is open to all levels!

Everyone is welcome to join this Pay-What-You-Can class

Tickets:

We suggest an amount of £20. However, we understand that may not be possible for everybody. Please be honest and pay what you can afford so that we may continue to offer our sessions on this basis whilst also giving our tutors a sustainable wage.

There is also a ticket option to "Pay It Forward" to support us and our students! We offer classes for free to those who can't afford the minimum amount (If this is you please email us to join for free). This continues to ensure our classes are available to everyone!

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In the Class:

You can't be seen or heard in our classes, your audio and video are automatically turned off and there's no way these can be turned on. You can talk to us and others in the class in the chat box!

We love to see your drawings or anything else our classes inspire! You can share them with us by tagging us on instagram (@londondrawinggroup) or emailing us if you don't have socials.

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LDG