Overview
All ages are invited to an exploration of lines and layers inspired by the work of exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith.
Guest artists Holly Evans and Hannah Gaskins will guide experimentation with tape-masking to manipulate negative space. Use tempera paint sticks over taped sections that, when peeled away, reveal new shapes beneath.
HOLLY EVANS
Holly Evans is a Winston-Salem-based visual artist and preschool teacher. Her work is deeply influenced by her daily experiences with young children, reflecting on her daily interactions with their curiosity, uninhibited imaginations, and, especially, their wonderfully expressive “big emotions”. She creates predominately with mixed media and acrylic paint, often incorporating collage, handmade papers, children’s literature, glitter, and other materials to explore new techniques, build depth, and create unexpected layers of joy.
HANNAH GASKINS
Hannah Gaskins is a visual artist and kindergarten teacher based in Winston-Salem. Working with young children often fuels her creativity and she is constantly inspired by their boundless imaginations. Gaskins’s current creative work is deeply influenced by contemporary events and personal experiences. She strongly believes that art is a universal language, and through it, she aims to inspire and empower others.
2ND SATURDAY
One of the museum’s longest-running programs, 2ND Saturday provides opportunities for all ages and skill levels to create memories through accessible, hands-on art-making. Each month’s art activity is inspired by current exhibitions or events. All materials are provided.
This program is part of the ongoing series NC Strong: Resilience, Tradition, and Innovation, supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.