Zines and Community Archives (6-8pm)
SUMMER 1 : MAY 5 - JUNE 22
Class Description:
Zinemaking is a centuries old art form that has barely received its flowers in the “fine art” world, however these DIY publications grant validity and reality to the experiences and memories of marginalized voices everywhere. Anyone can make a zine, and by doing so, they are cementing their truth in the archive of the world. They are creating artifacts. This class is an exploration of the magic of the free small press, and the collective responsibility to break out of mainstream requirements of “worthiness” in collections. How can WE decide what is worth keeping? Worth writing down? Worth remembering? Through intimate and thorough discussion of memory, printmaking, archives, and accessibility, participants will engage in free-expression as a means to freedom from invalidation and isolation. We will create our own zines following (and subverting) trends and inspirations from zine artists past. By utilizing collage, basic linocut techniques, and creative writing, we will validate our own experiences by making them real. We will create our own art books about them - our own zines.
Teacher Info:
Miles Lamberson is a conceptual artist, zine scholar, and educator working in print, sculpture, and zines. His work considers the malleability of memory and how trauma shapeshifts daily experiences. He champions the transformative potential of zine culture, rooted in a passion for printmaking, memory-making, and equitable art.
SUMMER 1 : MAY 5 - JUNE 22
Class Description:
Zinemaking is a centuries old art form that has barely received its flowers in the “fine art” world, however these DIY publications grant validity and reality to the experiences and memories of marginalized voices everywhere. Anyone can make a zine, and by doing so, they are cementing their truth in the archive of the world. They are creating artifacts. This class is an exploration of the magic of the free small press, and the collective responsibility to break out of mainstream requirements of “worthiness” in collections. How can WE decide what is worth keeping? Worth writing down? Worth remembering? Through intimate and thorough discussion of memory, printmaking, archives, and accessibility, participants will engage in free-expression as a means to freedom from invalidation and isolation. We will create our own zines following (and subverting) trends and inspirations from zine artists past. By utilizing collage, basic linocut techniques, and creative writing, we will validate our own experiences by making them real. We will create our own art books about them - our own zines.
Teacher Info:
Miles Lamberson is a conceptual artist, zine scholar, and educator working in print, sculpture, and zines. His work considers the malleability of memory and how trauma shapeshifts daily experiences. He champions the transformative potential of zine culture, rooted in a passion for printmaking, memory-making, and equitable art.
SUMMER 1 : MAY 5 - JUNE 22
Class Description:
Zinemaking is a centuries old art form that has barely received its flowers in the “fine art” world, however these DIY publications grant validity and reality to the experiences and memories of marginalized voices everywhere. Anyone can make a zine, and by doing so, they are cementing their truth in the archive of the world. They are creating artifacts. This class is an exploration of the magic of the free small press, and the collective responsibility to break out of mainstream requirements of “worthiness” in collections. How can WE decide what is worth keeping? Worth writing down? Worth remembering? Through intimate and thorough discussion of memory, printmaking, archives, and accessibility, participants will engage in free-expression as a means to freedom from invalidation and isolation. We will create our own zines following (and subverting) trends and inspirations from zine artists past. By utilizing collage, basic linocut techniques, and creative writing, we will validate our own experiences by making them real. We will create our own art books about them - our own zines.
Teacher Info:
Miles Lamberson is a conceptual artist, zine scholar, and educator working in print, sculpture, and zines. His work considers the malleability of memory and how trauma shapeshifts daily experiences. He champions the transformative potential of zine culture, rooted in a passion for printmaking, memory-making, and equitable art.
