Missing Stories: A Hands On CPD Printing Workshop

Join us for Missing Stories, a CPD teacher training led by artist and educator Esther Adesigbin, designed to deepen understanding of underrepresented narratives, especially those shaped by western industrial impacts. This interactive session will engage with storytelling through symbolic objects, printmaking, and painting composition.

Inspired by the Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga: Nature Morte exhibition, participants will explore how still life, figures, and the use of empty space on the canvas can create tension and add depth to narratives. We’ll experiment with techniques to evoke both presence and absence, using textures, card forms, and collaborative compositions that amplify complex stories.

Led by artist educator Esther Adesigbin, this training session aims to develop innovative pathways of integrating diverse creative perspectives into the classroom setting.

Key Takeaways:

Symbolism and Storytelling: Using symbolic objects to represent untold narratives.

Composition Techniques: Exploring the power of empty space, still life, and figure composition to convey emotional depth.

Exploring Socio-Environmental Themes: Reflecting on industry’s impact on communities and environments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Esther Adesigbin withestherade is an artist whose work blends figurative and abstract expressions to explore the complex narratives of individuals living within challenging social contexts. With extensive experience as a participatory artist and educator, she enjoys working in diverse settings including schools, galleries, and community centres. Esther is committed to developing inclusive art curricula that integrates the principles of the Black Curriculum/Experience 365. Esther possesses a strong foundation in a variety of making skills, she is passionate about celebrating and sharing hands-on material making in her art workshops.

Refresments will be available including hot drinks.

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