| John Mitty Friday, June 29, 2012 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press contact: Stephanie Smith
631-727-0900
Stephanie.Smith@eastendarts.org
East End Arts Announces
Incoming Artist-In-Residence: Gena Griffiths
Multi-Media Visual Artist & Arts Educator
(RIVERHEAD, NY, June 28, 2012) – East End Arts is proud to announce the incoming Artist-in-Residence: Gena Griffiths. A multi-media visual artist and certified art teacher, Griffiths assumes the post of Artist-in-Residence for July and August of 2012. East End Arts’ Artist-in-Residence program, started in 2008, is designed to bring established and emerging artists of all disciplines to the East End to showcase their work, and provides opportunities for the community to learn from the artist through exhibitions, lectures, and workshops. The Artist-in-Residence program provides studio space and housing during the residency at the historic Corwin Carriage House on the East End Arts grounds in Riverhead, NY. For more information about Gena Griffiths’ residency, visit: http://eastendarts.org/education/AIR2012-Griffiths.html.
In addition to her project as Artist-in-Residence, to create a three figure sculpture representing the purity of a child’s creative process, Gena Griffiths will be offering three week-long art classes and weekly workshops for children ages five to fourteen. Below is a list of the programs and workshops Gena Griffiths will be leading during her residency:
This Fine Arts Camp will concentrate on the many layers of art, through the construction of three-dimensional projects. Campers will visit the EEA Gallery Show Animals for inspiration, and will learn about various sculpture materials, techniques and artists. Create sculptures using everything from wire and wood to paper and plaster. The week will end with an art show for family and friends.
Five fun days dedicated to drawing and painting, with some serious learning thrown in, for young artists yearning to better their skills. This program will focus on creating paintings from the beginning sketch to finished masterpieces. Included will be instruction on drawing skills and painting techniques, use of various mediums, canvas preparation and inspired examples of art through the ages. The week will end with an art show for family and friends.
Explore multiple manipulations of mixed media in this fun-filled and imaginative Fine Arts Camp. Inspired by a visit to the EEA Gallery show Found Objects,campers will create one-of-a-kind treasures using household objects, recycled materials, and who-knows-what-else. The week will end with an art show for family and friends.
Marbleized Paper: July 25 (Ages 9-14) - Students will learn a new technique to decorate white paper using paint without a paint brush.
Watercolor and Print Landscapes: August 1 (Ages 9-14) - Students will use old books and watercolor paints to create a mixed media landscape collage.
Cubist Clay Portrait Plaques: August 8 (Ages 5-8) - Students will learn how to create a cubist inspired clay relief sculpture.
Sunny Spackle Sunflowers: August 15, (Ages 5-8) - Inspired by the work of post-impressionist Vincent Van Gogh, students will explore the medium of spackle to create texture in their paintings.
For more information about these programs, and other art, music, and theatre classes, workshops and opportunities offered at the East End Arts School, call 631-369-2171 or visithttp://eeacschool.blogspot.com/.
Gena Griffith’s expertise, projects and experiences as Artist-in-Residence will be shared at a variety of events throughout her residency (all events are free and open to the public):
Part of the First Friday program, Gena will be introduced as Artist-in-Residence and will facilitate an interactive art project for children and families
Gena Griffiths’ Artist-in-Residence Project
As an artist and an art educator, Gena has been inspired by the innocence of children’s artistic expression. Gena is continually intrigued by the artistic spirit of young people, and it is with this theme in mind that Gena will be creating a three figure sculpture that honors the purity of a child’s creative process. The vision of this work includes three life-sized sculptures emphasizing the mind, the birth of ideas; the heart, emotional motivation; and hands, which produce the work. Through this work, Gena hopes to capture the wonder that is integral to the power of children’s art.
More About Artist and Educator, Gena Griffiths
Born and raised on the North Fork of Long Island, Gena Griffiths received her BA in Art Studio and Art Education from SUNY Potsdam, graduating summa cum laude in 2010. Since her graduation, Gena has been pursuing her goals as an art educator and working artist by being active in the arts community. Gena is currently working as an elementary teaching assistant and substitute teacher with the Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD as she completes her Masters degree at Stony Brook University. Gena received Second Place Honor in the juried all media art showWomen at the East End Arts Gallery.
Greatly inspired by the abstract work of Kandinsky, Picasso, Miro and Helen Frankenthaler, Gena is drawn to bold color and movement. One of her greatest influences and role models, whom has always stood behind her in all of her endeavors and creative journeys is her mother. An artist herself, her mother gave support and guidance that helped Gena to develop her love of creating art and art education. A challenge Gena looks forward to is how she can continue to pass on this supportive form of expression.
Gena’s most recent works have been motivated by her concern for the living environment and the waste produced by humans. Creating art with children gives Gena an opportunity to broaden their awareness of our changing world and social responsibility.
For more information, contact the East End Arts School at 631-369-2171 or education@eastendarts.org.
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