Inspired by the sense of magical realism and quiet intensity in Petrina Hicks’ work in our current main gallery exhibition, this beginner-friendly drawing workshop invites participants to slow down and work intuitively with symbol and visual metaphor.
Beginning with gentle observational sketching in the gallery, participants will notice recurring motifs such as animals, stillness, reflection, and proximity, using these as points of curiosity rather than fixed meanings. In the studio, participants will create a finished drawing using pencil and soft pastel, focusing on tonal values, layering, and drawing from reference, while being encouraged to develop a personal and imaginative response to the exhibition.
More information about Petrina Hicks | Snakes and mirrors Georges River Council – Petrina Hicks | Snakes and Mirrors
A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition
City of Monash, Creative Victoria, MAPh Foundation.
Image credit: Soft pastel drawing, courtesy of artist Mary-Helen Daly.
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