Layered Histories: Indigenous Australian Art From the Kimberly and Central Desert (IP)
Winter (1.5 - 3.5 hours) | This course is completed
Join Jeanne Shafer for a winter afternoon at the Hood, immersing yourselves into the world of brightly colored indigenous Australian compositions that visually vibrate and move before your eyes. These patterned acrylics appear on the surface to be very “modern,” however the true intention of these Australian artists is to show layered stories of their creation myths, environments which surround them, historical events, and creatures/plant life they see on a daily basis. The indigenous Australian artist wishes to communicate their unique sense of history and worldview, sometimes referenced as “Dreaming,” through these beautiful paintings.
The class will center on discussion as we unravel their hidden mysteries to the “western eye.” Together, our new shared insights will enrich the understanding of northern Australian artwork.
Jeanne Shafer has taught Osher classes for the past twenty years at the Hood and again is thankful for this opportunity.
- This event will move to February 29, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM should inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances prevent it from taking place as scheduled on February 22.
Jeanne Shafer
At Indiana University, Jeanne dabbled in the media of photography while attaining a Masters degree in Art History. As a novice, she learned basic camera and darkroom techniques playing with the ability to “draw with light” (literal meaning of the word photography). My love of photography is its process of pure experimentation with limitless boundaries to manipulate the image. Jeanne will enjoy viewing the new work of Cara Romero’s photographs which question stereotypes in one’s life.