Celebrate Black History Month with this special art workshop at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Amiri Farris, an award-winning interdisciplinary artist who’s vibrant, layered works celebrate the richness of Gullah Geechee culture and the Sea Island experience, will be leading the workshop.
Participants will explore expressive painting inspired by Gullah Geechee culture, Lowcountry landscapes, and storytelling through color, movement, and mark-making. Amiri will guide the class through layering techniques, bold use of color, and his signature drip style, encouraging each participant to create a dynamic and personal work of art.
This hands-on workshop is designed for all experience levels and offers a welcoming space to learn, reflect, and create while honoring culture, history, and creative expression. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided.
(M.F.A., painting, 2006; B.F.A., illustration, 1997) is a contemporary artist whose wide range of work encompasses painting, drawing, video, performance and installation. Farris’ art is full of intimate personal experiences, and his art examines issues such as diaspora, culture, memory and perception. Farris’ work has been featured in more than 50 solo and juried exhibitions worldwide. When asked about his inspiration, Farris says, “I like to see artwork that will take one medium and use it to do something else. Artwork that is bold, expressive and completely different.” A SCAD alumnus and foundation studies professor, Farris lives and works in Bluffton, South Carolina.
