Unearthed and Reimagined: Creating Art from Discarded Toys with Cathy McClure

Name: Unearthed and Reimagined: Creating Art from Discarded Toys with Cathy McClure
Start: 2024-10-19T13:30:00-04:00
Location: 721 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28202

Schedule

Sat Oct 19 2024 at 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

721 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28202 | Charlotte, NC

Join Cathy McClure, current artist-in-residence at the McColl Center and anti-disciplinarian whose work explores the intersections of art, ecology, engineering and social commentary, for a unique and interactive workshop. Discover the hidden mechanisms within battery-powered stuffed animals and transform them into your own one-of-a-kind kinetic sculptures.
Through a process inspired by Cathy's own artistic practice, you'll carefully dismantle battery operated plush toys, revealing their gears, motors, lights, and sound effects. Then, using various unearthed materials as building blocks and reassembly, you'll create new, original artworks that tell a story about our society and its relationship with consumerism.
This workshop offers a hands-on opportunity to explore the hidden value within discarded objects and create lasting, meaningful pieces of art. Whether you're an experienced artist or simply curious about the creative process, this workshop is sure to inspire and engage. Limited spaces available, so sign up today!
*Save $5 per person when you register 2 or more people.
About the Artist:
Challenging perceptions and blurring boundaries, Seattle-based artist, Cathy McClure thrives at the intersection of disciplines.
"Driven by boundless curiosity, I deconstruct and reimagine the world around me, transforming consumerist symbols into thought-provoking kinetic works and creating light-infused public art that harmonizes with nature. My work investigates the chasm between utopian ideals and contemporary realities, sparking both reflection and joy. With a eight-year tenure as an Artist Consultant for the Seattle Convention Center and a robust studio practice, I have exhibited extensively (Traver Gallery, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts) and participated in residencies (Pilchuck, iolair, Vashon, McColl Center for the Arts). My art is a catalyst for critical thinking and empathy, inviting viewers to explore their connection to a complex world."