Technique as Content: Media, Materials, & Technique as Narrative Devices in Art Making
led by: Erin Kendrick
The objective of this presentation is to introduce and delve into an innovative project titled "Technique as Content," where students create narrative works of art. This project emphasizes the role of media, materials, and techniques in shaping the narrative as much as if not more than, the subject matter.
"Technique as Content" is a project designed to foster a deeper understanding of storytelling through art. Participants will discover how the materials and techniques employed in creating a work of art significantly contribute to the narrative and storytelling aspect of the artwork. By incorporating semiotics (symbols, icons, or indices), students infuse their work with deeper layers of meaning and identity.
During this presentation, attendees will explore various examples of student work, providing insights into the diverse interpretations and creative executions of this project. Through these case studies, the audience will gain a comprehensive understanding of how students use different mediums and techniques to convey their narratives effectively.
PRESENTER BIO:
Visual Artist; Director of Education/Lead Visual Art Instructor, Jacksonville Arts & Music School
Erin Kendrick is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and passionate arts educator based in Jacksonville, Florida. With a BFA in Studio Art from Florida State University (1999) and an MFA in Drawing and Painting from Georgia State University (2003), Erin's artistic journey has spanned across diverse roles and locations. After establishing herself as a studio artist and educator in Atlanta, she relocated to Jacksonville to propel her career. Erin currently holds the positions of Director of Education and Lead Visual Art Instructor at Jacksonville Arts & Music School, as well as an adjunct professor at Flagler College's School of Creative Arts & Letters. She also spearheads Artist Types, an initiative dedicated to equipping emerging artists with the tools and resources to advance their careers.
Erin's dedication to teaching and contributions to the arts have earned her numerous accolades, including the 2019 Art Educator of the Year award from the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville and Best Artist, Best Art Exhibition, and Best Art Educator recognition from Folio Weekly. She was also named Folio's Best Artist in 2022. Erin has received grants, residencies, and fellowships from esteemed institutions like TILA Studios (2023 Garden Fellowship), Moving the Margins Art Residency, Crisp-Ellert Museum of Art Residency, Jackie Cornelius Teaching Residency at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, and Community First Foundation Art Ventures grant. In her teaching and personal artistic practice, Erin continually seeks to embody Elbert Hubbard's quote, "Art is not a thing. It is a way.”