|
You may have met Margaret Craig as the Creature from the Bleached Lagoon during the Smoky Hill River Festival in the past two years. Her costume (above) is made from recyclable plastic. Margaret employs unique surface design elements and various sculptural and printmaking techniques, creating varied textures and patterns to create her complex creations. When you look closely, you will see how many small parts are assembled into performative wearable works, installations, and wall-bound creations. Margaret was celebrated as the San Antonio Art League & Museum's 2024 Artist of the Year and we are excited to welcome her back to Salina for a third time!
Starting the first week of February, she will be a artist in residence at the Art Center Warehouse throughout the month. Margaret will be using her time to construct a costume called the Twisted Twister for a new roving performance, set to debut during the Smoky Hill River Festival this year, June 12-15.
During Margaret’s residency, she is also offering a four-week workshop for adults at the Art Center Warehouse:
“Mixed Media & Special Effects in Acrylic.”
Each week, we address effects that can be created with a particular medium and discuss how to build a surface. The first week will address liquid acrylics; then we will move on to Mat Soft Gel with paint handling, Xerox transfer, and collage. Finally, we will end with Liquid Tar Gel Medium and create paint skins, Crackle effects, spatter effects, and unique finishes to mimic epoxy with the last week to mix everything together.
· Class Fee: $85
· Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
· 6-8 PM
To Register, follow this link:
https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=454785~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&
All other spring classes at the Warehouse can be found here: https://www.salinaartcenter.org/adult-classes
To see more of Margaret’s work, check out her website: https://margaretcraig.com/
| 
