A session about communication through symbols. Explore Pop and street artist Haring's visual language to inspire your own with Moya Gibney

Messages as symbols-exploring Keith Haring's iconic work

With Moya Gibney

Thursday 29th October 1.30-3.00pm

The session aims to introduce (13-18 years) to the visual language, influence and processes engaged by American pop/street artist Keith Haring.

Artist Moya Gibney discuss Keith Haring’s life and work, sharing a range of examples of his temporary public art, focusing on his imaginative use of simple images/symbols to deliver a strong message

In this session you will think about the following as starting points:

What matters now to you in the context of the legacy of his work and the world you live in?

If you could put a message out to the public what would it be?

Can you turn an idea/message into a symbol?

Are you passionate about social and/or political issues-or issues/ideas to do with your life as a teenager?

Using simple materials, you will be guided through a brainstorm phase to make a public poster, before heading outside into the courtyard for the public art element, exploring the local built environment -alleys, footpath, public units, and if time permits using, chalk and stencils that you can modify/personalise.

Don’t think you are the best drawer? Don’t worry. There will be a big emphasis on creating simple imagery, not realistic drawings.

This session is charged at €8 per place (ex booking fee)

Come alone or bring a friend.

Firstimers welcome! guide age - 13-18 years

About

Moya Gibney is a printmaker from Drogheda who graduated from NCAD with a degree in Fine Art.

Moya is a member of Highlanes Gallery Young Persons Panel (18-30) and of the Highlanes Gallery Amplify: Young People Curatorial Group.

‘through my practice, explore themes of personal identity and gender, with a particular focus on the experiences of gender-queer individuals assigned female at birth.

My work is informed by my own identity as a queer person, and is an outlet for me to explore my own self-concept. I like to draw from the conventions of art history and pop culture, exploring how perceptions of gender have evolved across cultures and eras. My aim is always to open up a dialogue and evoke critical reflection on gender, beauty, and power.

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