About this Event
Registration essential. Activities are geared for participants 16 years old and up. Young people under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Led by Siranat Thamtrachai, Calgary Institute for the Humanities Fellow at Esker.
This workshop invites participants to learn about the concept of assemblage, and explore how everyday objects can be transformed through repurposing - creating new 3-dimensional works of art.
Participants will explore the connection between consumerism and our relationship with unwanted objects, and how creativity can revive leftover items into art through the process of assemblage. They will learn how to collect and combine these found objects into new structures and will create their own unique pieces, inspired by personal histories and memories. Participants are invited to bring family photos or other personal treasures to incorporate into their creations.
This workshop will include a discussion around the theme of decolonizing throwaway culture prevalent in Western societies. By repurposing discarded items, participants actively engage in environmental care and sustainability, questioning the norms of consumerism and waste while contrasting them with traditional practices from pre-industrialization and pre-colonization eras.
This approach aims to not only foster creativity but also promote a deeper connection to the environment, encouraging a more mindful and respectful relationship with the resources we use. Through this process, attendees can reflect on the environmental impact of their actions and contribute to a more sustainable future.
We also invite participants to reflect on our current exhibition “Black Drones in the Hive” by Deanna Bowen, which draws from personal collections, histories, and memories.
About the Facilitator: We are excited to introduce Siranat Thamtrachai who is a PhD student at the University of Calgary, specializing in Philosophy with a research focus on the Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics. Siranat has joined us at Esker Foundation since May 2024 as Calgary Institute for the Humanities Fellow until the end of August. Siranat is gaining valuable experience in community engagement and learning the intricacies of working in an art space. We thank Siranat for her work!
NOTE: Please do not register on behalf of other individuals without their permission. Please register with an email address that you monitor regularly. You will receive a confirmation email prior to the program. You must reply to the email to confirm your attendance. If you do not confirm, your spot will be offered to the waitlist. This system has been implemented to ensure as few tickets as possible go unused. We very much appreciate your cooperation, and look forward to seeing you at the program!
Respect and Inclusion
By registering for this Program you agree to co-create, in collaboration with Esker Staff, Artists and Volunteers, an atmosphere of mutual inclusion and respect for all persons. This includes speaking, acting and behaving in a way that is absent of violence, harassment, racism, intimidation, bullying or discrimination of any kind regardless of, and not limited to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, age and ability. This includes in online/digital forums.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Esker Foundation, 1011, 9th Ave SE, Calgary, Canada
CAD 0.00