Performative Drawing - Drawing with Imagination

Drawing is a playful act, it’s not only about the subjects we draw, but also how we engage our bodies. We will enter a world of connection and creativity by blending theatre techniques with visual art.

Inspired by theatre imagination training, devising methods, and ensemble building exercises, through structured journey, we will enter an imagination wonderland. Freed from desk and chairs, we will experiment with visual making through some playful games connecting with our body, mind, and space. Drawers will then delve into drawing process with these exercises.

Let’s embark on this creative journey together and try something new!

Warm Reminder

Please your drinkin water and wear comfortable clothes, shocks, and shoes, we will be doing some floor exercises all together.

About Island Drawing Lab

Drawing is a way of thinking. Island drawing lab is a series of experimental workshops started by the dynamic duo, Danlu and Kelly. We are passionate about fostering collaboration between different disciplines. Partnering with some seriously cool artists from all kinds of backgrounds, we'll be tossing out the rulebook and diving headfirst into a creative chaos.

Facilitator - Danlu Peng

Danlu is a visual artist and theatre maker. With a passion for unraveling the mysteries of the human experience, she uses art creation as a way to connect with people and unveil the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. Danlu received her BA in Visual Arts from Columbia University in New York. She has performed devised theatre piece Of the Cut at Young Vic, and exhibited her paintings at Tate Modern.

Co-Facilitator - Kelly Frank

Kelly is a portrait artist and educator with a background in architecture. Kellys paintings explore the themes of identity, memory, and relationships. Kelly studied at The Bartlett UCL and had Atelier training in Barcelona. Kelly has exhibited in numerous national galleries and is two time contestant on Sky Portrait Artist of the Year.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Island Social, Botanic Square, London, United Kingdom