Spend an inspiring afternoon working with professional artist Ruth Waller and create a self-portrait using wire and found materials.
In this workshop, young people aged 11-16 will explore our current exhibition People’s Art, taking inspiration from the collaged mobile face made by Liaqat Rasul.
For centuries, art has helped people explore, express, and make sense of their identity. Using Rasul’s artwork as a springboard, Ruth will guide young artists in reflecting on themes of identity and social media. Through three-dimensional drawing, they will experiment with wire and found materials to craft self-portraits that tell their unique stories.
The Harley Young Artists series gives young people a chance to work with professional artists. It is an opportunity to develop skills and gain an insight into a range of creative careers.
Ruth Waller
Ruth Waller is a contemporary textile artist and half of the creative partnership Waller Hewett. Waller Hewett create artwork and installations which combine art, design and craft, and have won them numerous awards including ‘Best in Show’ at the London Craft Fair.
Their principle aim is to develop work that playfully explores the textural, structural and dimensional potential of textile surfaces, producing artworks, products and installations that encourage haptic, surface and environmental interaction.
Ruth is a highly experienced tutor and teaches across the Harley Foundation’s education programme.
Top image: Close up of 0808 2000 247 by Liaqat Rasul. Image courtesy of Colin Davison.
Small circle image: Ruth Waller by Ben Boswell.
