FOUND MATERIALS
MAKING ART WITH FOUND MATERIALS
INSTRUCTOR: RYAN ARAGON
Art is everywhere and can be any thing. With that in mind, we will explore the process of making art from found and repurposed materials, drawn from life and the world around us. Considering the form, function and significance of pre-existing objects and materials, we will utilize various 2D and 3D techniques to create works of art that both reflect upon our lives and look at our world in new and unexpected ways.
MATERIALS
Students are asked to bring in objects/materials that have aesthetic and/or meaningful significance to them to incorporate into their artworks. These objects may be natural or man-made. Additional materials and tools will be provided by the instructor at an additional cost of $25, paid to the instructor at the start of class.
NOTE: This class will build upon processes learned in the Intro to Sculpture class. Taking that class first would be helpful, but is not required!
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Ryan Aragon is a multi-media artist and designer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has a BFA in Sculpture & Video from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington, and an MFA in Sculpture from the San Francisco Art Institute in San Francisco, California. His work is drawn directly from the experiences and materials of life, exploring the connections between people and the rest of the world. With multiple years of experience teaching classes in sculpture, photography, film and art history, he brings his extensive knowledge and passion for art to the creative community at Cottonwood Center for the Arts. To learn more and to see his art, visit aragonstudios.com.