New Art Workshop in East Village

This is the second of Abstractions , a series of workshops examining abstraction theory and methods of various artists.

Helen Frankenthaler: Abstractions

Examination and exercise in automatic gestures and landscape abstractions of Helen Frankenthaler.

You will:

1. Learn about Helen Frankenthaler's art career and works.
2. Examine and analyze Mountains and Sea, 1952.
3. Learn and exercise Helen's methods of automatic gesture and abstractions.
4. Create an original drawing.
5. Create an original abstract landscape.
6. Go to the opening of the Helen Frankenthaler exhibition at Gagosian. (April 30th – July 2nd, 2026)

Special Guests:

1. Christina Hart, Guest Speaker
2. Matthew Spire, Artist
3. Brittany Fanning, Artist

Thursday April 23rd, 6:30-8:00pm. East Village

Don't worry if you're new to art, you'll receive a free interactive documentary about Helen Frankenthaler to get you started!

Unfortunately we have limited seating, so please RSVP!

Email: paul@modlanguage

Special Menu (Please arrive by 6pm to order food)

Food

Mixed Olives 9

Margherita Pizza 16

Calamari 17

Mussels 17

Arancini Di Riso 15

Truffle Fries 12

Jalapeno Fries 12

Drinks

Martini 12

Spritz 12

Negroni 12

Wine 10

Beer 6

Info: Examination and analysis of Helen Frankenthaler's Mountains and Sea.

Info: Learn and exercise Helen's method of automatic gesture.

Info: Create an abstraction from landscape elements, scenes, and/or memories.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

337 E 10th St, 337 East 10th Street, New York, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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