The Surrealist Landscape: Decalcomania Art Workshop

What is the workshop going to be about?

Would you like to learn how to create fantastical worlds inspired by surrealist artists like Remedios Varo and Maruja Mallo? 

Discover the magic of decalcomania and unlock a world of imagination. With this unique technique, you’ll transfer paint from plastic to paper, creating unexpected and mesmerizing patterns. We'll guide you through this evocative process to create your own surreal landscapes filled with symbolism and personal narratives.

Find inspiration from the works of these extraordinary women artists who found refuge in Mexico during the Spanish Civil War. Despite being overlooked for too long, they became important members of the Surrealist movement, and their legacy endures. Let's explore the depths of your imagination and create your own surreal masterpieces!

Towards the end of the workshop, we will share a cake accompanied by coffee and tea, where we will discuss the pieces created by each participant.

Aim (general and particular goals of the workshop):

 ●      To explore the lives and works of Spanish women surrealist artists who found refuge in Mexico during the Spanish Civil War.

●      To understand and discuss the reasons behind their historical neglect and their importance in art historical narrative.

●      To create a surrealist landscape inspired by one of these artists using the decalcomania technique. 

What time? Saturday 28th September 12.30 - 14.00 

Timetable: 2.30 hours

Cost: 40 euros (including materials, coffee or tea, cake) 

Methodology: 

Introduction – presentation of the activity. 10 min

Focus on the artists – 30-40 min. Explanation about the artists, their context and their art with visual aids.

Creative activity – 150 min. Participant will create and experiment through the technique of the decalcomania (a technique for generating images by applying paint to one surface, which is then pressed against another surface to transfer the design).

Taught by: Paula García

Paula Garcia is a Spanish visual artist and art educator based in Dublin. She graduated in Fine Arts in Spain and enriched her education in the Florence Academy. Her artistic journey led her to specialise in oil painting. She has exhibited her work in numerous solo and group shows in Spain and Ireland.

Balancing artistic practice with teaching, Paula fosters passion for slow and mindful art practice and observation. With over three years of experience in Dublin, she dives into art, history, creativity, mindfulness, and equality, in her art classes and workshops open to all. She offers diverse approaches to art making, encouraging people to find their own way of enjoying art.