Composition F325 (Study for Rythme Coloré) by Sonia Delaunay
Winter Series 2025, Part I: Worlds of Color
When: Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 pm, Jan. 15 and 22, 2024
Where: Meet us on Zoom!*
Member Price: $35 per session
Non-Member Price: $40 per session
*Online programs will be recorded and shared with those who have registered but who are not able to attend live on Zoom.
Flexible pricing is available for anyone who inquires. Please email sarah@artencounter.org for our “pay what you can” registration form.
To brighten this dark time of year, we will be delving into the ideas and imaginations of three artists for whom color was a central element in their work. The early 20th century was an incredibly ripe period of artistic invention and growth. We'll see how these artists were influenced by Cubism while spawning roots in Surrealism, and talk about how their fascinating life stories affected their work. This program also includes recommended videos to get a sense of what the artists were like in person.
Cow with Parasol by Marc Chagall
Session 1: Marc Chagall Color Stories, Jan. 15, 2024
We'll explore Russian and French artist Marc Chagall's work over his lifetime to see how he used color to express emotions, sometimes conflicting within the same work. We'll also discuss his vibrant range of work in different mediums, from theater sets and murals in post-revolution Russia to stained glass works and mosaics.
Circular Forms by Robert Delaunay
Session 2: Sonia & Robert Delaunay, Creators of Orphism, Jan. 22, 2024
Branching from Cubism in pre-WWI Paris, this married couple developed a vibrant visual language combining color and geometry. At times their work is extremely alike, while at other points they have distinct differences. Robert created ballet sets; Sonia created ballet costumes. When economic times were tough, Sonia brought her artistic vision to advertising, marketing, and her wearable art.