"Exquisite corpse” is a drawing game invented by Surrealist artists in the early 1900s. One person draws a head, then conceals her work before passing the sheet of paper on to the next person who draws the figure’s torso. The second person then conceals everything and passes the sheet of paper on to a third person who draws the figure’s legs. The goal is to use collaboration as a creative tool to generate an image that one could never think up on their own. The final outcomes are meant to be absurd and surprising, and absolutely no artistic experience is needed.
In this fun, low-key session, we'll create several exquisite corpses virtually. All you'll need is white paper (any scrap of computer paper or the back of an envelope will do), a dark-colored pen, and a smartphone.
Upcoming Sessions
Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 8, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
About the facilitator
Julia Clift is a Philadelphia-based artist, educator, and writer. Her paintings and drawings have been exhibited in numerous locations, including Arnot Art Museum, Gross McCleaf Gallery, and Fleisher Art Memorial, and are held in the permanent collection of Wythe Hotel (Brooklyn, NY). In 2016, she received a Barbara Deming Memorial Fund Grant for her Woman Drawings series. She has taught painting and drawing at Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Maryland Institute College of Art, and Thomas Jefferson University (Visualizing Anatomy humanities selective).
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