The Making Space
The Making Space is a hands-on creation studio located on the gallery level. Deepen your appreciation of the art on view through directed activities, or simply experiment with a variety of art materials to try something new. During the exhibition, Held Impermanence, The Making Space will offer a cozy corner and several tabletop activities.
In the cozy corner, The Making Space will include a comfortable place to rest and reflect. Held Impermanence focuses on the exploration of many human emotions. We encourage you to take a moment to get in touch with how you’re feeling right now. How does your body feel? How does your heart feel? How does your mind feel? Explore a variety of books chosen in collaboration with Denver Public Libraries.
In one tabletop activity, explore the color red and its contrasts. Held Impermanence highlights how Still utilizes the color red throughout his body of work. He believed it added depth and contrast to his works. Use the tempera paint sticks to explore how you can use red and white to create an artwork. What does the color red remind you of? How does the color red make you feel? What do you notice about the contrast and vibrancy that red can bring to a work of art? How can you manipulate these materials?
In another tabletop activity, explore creating temporary art using loose parts. Held Impermanence encourages us to explore how time intersects with art and the creative process. Use these materials to explore temporary art making. How can you arrange these materials to create something? What can you add or take away? Does it change your creation? How does it feel to engage with something more temporary?
