Session
1: 6/26/2023 - 7/9/2023
Discipline
Visual Art & Design
Description
Zeina Baltagi will lead the rag papermaking portion of the class, and guide students through a conceptual approach to papermaking and installation. Hilary Lorenz and Michelle Wilson will work with students to transform their paper into unique works of art. Students will learn how to define public art parameters, work within site-specific installation requirements, and develop a unifying concept. Los Angeles artists Aryana Minai and Sonia Romero will give artist talks and meet with students.
Who Should Take This Class
Advanced undergraduate and graduate students with interest in drawing, printmaking, painting, fibers, sculpture, and public art. Students interested in learning to make handmade paper or experiencing collaborative work and public art.
Required Application Materials (please submit materials in a single document)
Personal Statement: Artist statement
Portfolio: URL to your current website
Or:
A portfolio of eight to ten high-resolution images of your current artwork. Include an image list that corresponds to the portfolio, including file name, title, size, media, and date completed. All images should be compiled into a single PDF document.
Course Coordinator
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio,
Michelle Rozic currently lives in Los Angeles where she is a Professor of Art and Printmaking Area Coordinator at California State University, Northridge. She received her MFA in printmaking from Indiana University, Bloomington, and BFA in fine art from the Columbus College of Art & Design. Michelle is a practicing visual artist and has exhibited in over 100 group and solo exhibitions. An interdisciplinary artist, she often pairs traditional drawing, painting, and printmaking with new technology.