Tate researcher Emma Sharples (Cambridge) and artist Greg Humphries (Cornwall) present this workshop on magical and ecological thinking. Discover the extraordinary work of British artist and occultist Ithell Colquhoun (1906-88) and experiment with her methods of image-making.
Part presentation, discussion session and making activity, the session is inspired by Colquhoun’s artistic and spiritual practices. It will explore queer and feminist approaches to painting, considering the artist’s imagery, methods and writings in the context of environmental thinking. Participants will have a chance to explore agency through the use of Surrealist automatic techniques including superautomatism and Colquhoun’s own invention ‘parsemage’.
Tate St Ives is located on Porthmeor Beach. There is a ramp up to the gallery entrance alongside stairs with a handrail.
- There are lifts to all Levels of the gallery, or alternatively you can take the stairs.
- Accessible and standard toilets are on Level 3, next to Gallery 6.
- A Changing Places toilet is on Level 3, next to Gallery 1.
Ear defenders can be borrowed from the information desk.
To help plan your visit to Tate St Ives, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information of what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.
