ONLY STRAIGHT LINES ALLOWED with Luciana Figuera Navarro

This hands-on workshop invites you to explore the world of collage using a unique constraint: only straight lines allowed!

Don't think of limitations as roadblocks; instead, discover how they can become powerful catalysts for your creativity. In this workshop, you'll embark on a journey into the realm of image recreation, distortion, and the creation of captivating gradients, all achieved through the precise and deliberate use of straight lines and geometric principles.

You'll gain the skills and insights to transform ordinary images into extraordinary artworks through meticulous cutting and thoughtful combination.

In this workshop, you will learn to:

• Master the art of image selection specifically for straight-line collage techniques.
• Develop a sharp eye for composition within the framework of geometric constraints.
• Efficiently organize your materials and workspace for a smooth creative process.
• Explore various techniques for image distortion using only straight cuts.
• Create visual distortions and gradients through strategic straight-line arrangements.
• Develop a new artistic style within this focused and engaging medium.

Whether you're a seasoned artist looking for a fresh challenge or someone curious to explore a new avenue of creative expression, this workshop provides a welcoming and inspiring space for experimentation and self-discovery.

About Luciana Figuera Navarro

Luciana Figuera Navarro is a language professional with a deep passion for the small, the neat, and the repetitive. This fascination extends to her artistic practice, where she meticulously cuts paper into stripes and other precisely angled shapes to arrange them in captivating, picturesque ways. You can explore her unique visual language on Instagram at @nuftopia.

Collage Working Club (CWC) is a weekly open workspace for artists working in the medium of paper. Organised in the format of alternate ‘drop in’ sessions and workshops masterclasses, it has both a regular facilitator, whilst also involving the artist community in the sharing of knowledge and skills. Providing materials, education and connections is the primary aim of CWC, and it will do this through the interdisciplinary art of collage as both an art form and a tool for personal growth.

O Collage Working Club (CWC) é um espaço de trabalho semanal aberto a artistas que trabalham com o suporte papel. Organizado no formato de sessões alternadas e masterclasses, tem um facilitador regular, ao mesmo tempo que envolve a comunidade de artistas na partilha de conhecimentos e competências.
Fornecer materiais, educação e ligações é o principal objetivo do CWC, e fá-lo-á através da interdisciplinaridade da colagem como uma forma de arte e uma ferramenta para o crescimento pessoal.

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