Event

You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem

<p><b>You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem</b></p>

When

Thursday, 15 September 2022, 8:00am

Location

4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art

181-187 Hay St, Haymarket

You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem
Thursday 15 September 2022
6:00pm - 8:30pm

4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
181 - 187 Hay Street, Haymarket
Warrane / Sydney 
Ticketed | $50
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Offer to independent practitioners who are experiencing financial hardship. 
Ticketed | $25
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Step in front of artist Atong Atem’s camera lens and manifest your own alter-ego in the participatory workshop ‘You Are Your Idol’ presented at 4A. Drawing upon her experience in photography, soft sculpture and mixed-media collage, Atong will guide participants through the creation of fantastical masked personas using a vivid medley of props, costumery and art materials. The workshop will begin with a tour of 4A’s exhibition No False Idols led by curator Con Gerakaris, and will be followed by a hands-on shapeshifting workshop by Atong. Art materials, snacks, and drinks will be included in the cost. 

Notes:

-If you are an independent practitioner or experiencing financial hardship and would like to discuss a fee waiver, please contact hello@4a.com.au.

-Please indicate if you have dietary requirements.

-This hands-on workshop may involve people assisting with styling and application of cosmetic products. Let us know if you have any allergies and request alternative items.

Artists

Images: Atong Atem, Artist Study, 2022, Ilford smooth pearl print, 42 x 29.7cm, unique, Courtesy of MARS Gallery and Atong Atem.
Images: Atong Atem, Artist Study, 2022, Ilford smooth pearl print, 42 x 29.7cm, unique, Courtesy of MARS Gallery and Atong Atem.
Images: Atong Atem, Artist Study, 2022, Ilford smooth pearl print, 42 x 29.7cm, unique, Courtesy of MARS Gallery and Atong Atem.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
You Are Your Idol: Shapeshifting workshop with Atong Atem Workshop, photo: Anna Hay for 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 2022.
  
Images: Atong Atem, Artist Study, 2022, Ilford smooth pearl print, 42 x 29.7cm, unique, Courtesy of MARS Gallery and Atong Atem.

Associated Exhibition

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">NO FALSE IDOLS</span></p>

NO FALSE IDOLS

13 August02 October 2022

4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art

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Images: Atong Atem, Artist Study, 2022, Ilford smooth pearl print, 42 x 29.7cm, unique, Courtesy of MARS Gallery and Atong Atem.

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