Printmaking: Inspired by Posada
Explore the printmaking practice of José Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913) through a hands-on workshop with artist Javier Flores.
Participants will tour the exhibition The Skeletal World of José Guadalupe Posada and learn about the iconic Mexican artist and lithographer from Manuel Ferreira, Interpretive Specialist for Latin American Art at the museum. After gathering inspiration from the exhibition, participants will learn a basic printmaking process and create their own prints.
Class Details
Location
This workshop will meet on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm. Creative Classes are held in the DAM’s state-of-the-art classrooms, located inside the Bartlit Learning and Engagement Center on level 1 of the Martin Building.
Class Cancellation Policy
If a class or workshop needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather or teacher illness, a “make-up” day will be scheduled on a Saturday as the educator’s schedule allows.
Materials
All materials will be provided by the teacher and are included in the price for this workshop.
What to Expect
In this workshop, participants will take a tour of The Skeletal World of José Guadalupe Posada and listen to a lecture about José Guadalupe Posada’s life and work by Manuel Ferreira, Interpretive Specialist. This is followed by a hands-on workshop learning a basic printmaking process and creating prints with artist Javier Flores.
About the Educator
As an artist, Javier Flores chooses to associate with the idea of lenguaje vulgar, or vulgar language, a reference to cussing in Spanish. The connection of imagery to language is a symbolic reference to the visual lexicon he continues to expand to explore his disability (he was paralyzed in a shooting at age 19), among other issues. The implication of swearing or cussing to art is a therapeutic tool that allows Flores to express frustration and persevere.
Flores pursues a variety of mediums to best translate the biographical narrative approach to image and form making. His work explores identity, culture, ecology, masculinity (non-toxic), politics, temporality, loss, and, ultimately, triumphs.
Creative Classes
Connect with professional creatives, learn a new skill, and expand your own creative practice in 1-day, 4-week, and 6-week creative classes at the Denver Art Museum. These classes are taught by practicing artists in a studio art environment in the Creative Hub, located on level 1 of the Martin Building.
