Drawing the Collection: Cubist Works

Join artist Antonio D'Souza for a unique Drawing the Collection workshop, where he takes inspiration from the works of Mainie Jellett and Evie Hone.

Using repurposed gasket heads as his medium, Antonio will share his unique approach to experimental drawing. Through a process of tracing, layering, and reinterpreting their shapes, you will have the opportunity to create dynamic compositions that challenge traditional drawing techniques and echoes the cubist works in the exhibition. Participants will gain insight into his creative process and explore new ways of seeing and responding to form, texture, and space.

First session will begin at 1pm and conclude at 2.15pm in exhibition rooms will the second session runs from 3.30pm to 4.45pm. The meeting point is the Education Studio. The price is €5 with a concession rate available for seniors and Friends. Participants must book in advance.

Antonio D'Souza is a multidisciplinary artist and designer living in Skerries, North Co Dublin. Since 2015 Antonio has been making art using repurposing gaskets, salvaged from motorcars and motorbikes. Recently Antonio has produced a series of work entitled “Gasket Heads”. These are expressions of identity and abstract representations of facial characteristics. Other works of his are inspired by the universal language of geometry, Celtic knot art, and biomorphic shapes and forms.

Antonio has exhibited locally and in Dublin and is a founding member of an Irish based, culturally diverse arts collective, called Art Nomads. As an educator he has extensive experience of facilitating engaging creative workshops in the areas of in art, craft and design.

The sessions take place on the last Thursday of each month from 1pm to 2.15pm in the Galleries. The session is €5 per class with concession rate available for OAPs and Friends. Participants must book in advance.

• Easiest access is via the Merrion Square entrance to the Gallery but ask any member of staff for directions. 
• Seating and materials are available for this event in the Gallery rooms.

Mainie Jellett and Evie Hone. The Art of Friendship is kindly supported by The Klesch Collection, Lead Sponsor; Friends of the National Gallery of Ireland, and the Art of Friendship Giving Circle. 

The Gallery would like to thank the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for their ongoing support.