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Speaker: Jon LaidackerLIVE at the UPPER Arden Gild Hall AND via Zoom
For more than two decades, mural artist Jon Laidacker has been shaping the visual landscape of Philadelphia and communities across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His journey into large-scale public art began in graduate school at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where he was commissioned by the renowned Mural Arts Philadelphia. Since then, he has completed projects funded by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, private organizations, and independent commissions, all while maintaining an active studio practice.
Laidacker’s murals are strikingly realistic, often employing trompe l’oeil techniques that bring figures vividly to life. These human-centered works are enriched by carefully rendered still-life and landscape elements, creating layered narratives that connect art, place, and people.
In this talk, Jon Laidacker will share an inside look at the collaborative nature of mural-making, from engaging with communities in the earliest planning stages to the final brushstrokes on the wall. He will also trace the evolution of his working methods—from traditional grid transfer techniques to today’s digital tools and technologies.
Join us for an engaging and inspiring program exploring the mural arts scene with artist Jon Laidacker.
This program is sponsored by The Scholars Gild, a part of the Arden Club. Scholars Gild meets the third Tuesday of the month, September through June. We usually use a hybrid live-Zoom model. There are sometimes technical glitches, so your patience is appreciated.
There is no fee to attend Scholars Gild discussions. We would like to encourage all to make a donation in person or at http://ardenclub.org/donate/. Your support helps keep the virtual and in-person lights on and makes possible dynamic programming like concerts, theater, dance, and of course, our Scholars Gild evenings.
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