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Event: Workshop Papier-mâché Lanterns and Piñatas

A photograph of a middle-aged person crouched onto the ground. They are working on long, circular sculpture with materials of wood and newspaper.
Artsumex Collective, Elizabeth Cardona working on scenography for The Last Judgment pyrotechnic performance, papier-mâché, wood, and reeds, 2019.

Date

September 21, 2019

Time

2:00–4:00 pm

Location

Gallery 400

Address

400 S. Peoria Street
Chicago, IL 60607
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ABOUT THE EVENT

This hands-on workshop invites participants to experience the papier-mâché artistry prominent in Tultepec, Mexico, where traditional methods of papier-mâché fabrication are used to create the sculptural foundations for elaborate pyrotechnic displays.

During the workshop, participants will create their own structures for uniquely designed lanterns and piñatas using papier-mâché technique from the Tultepec-based Artsumex Collective. Pieces can be finished with decorative crepe paper, known as ruffles, and paint, and can be taken home or donated to the gallery. Please dress comfortably in something that you don’t mind getting messy!

This program is presented in conjunction with Adela Goldbard’s exhibition at Gallery 400, The Last Judgment on view until October 19.

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Este taller práctico invita a participantes a experimentar el arte del papel maché, prominente en Tultepec, México, donde se usan métodos tradicionales de fabricación para crear los bases escultóricos para espectáculos pirotécnicos elaborados.

Durante el taller, participantes crearán sus propias estructuras para linternas y piñatas excepcionalmente diseñadas usando la técnica del Colectivo Artsumex, basado en Tultepec. Las piezas pueden ser terminadas con papel crepe decorativo (conocido como ruffles) y pintura, y pueden ser llevadas a casa o donadas a la galería. Por favor, vístase cómodamente en algo que no le moleste manchar!

Este programa está presentado en conjunto con la exposición El juicio final de Adela Goldbard, abierta hasta el 19 de octubre.