In preparation for Hambidge's big Art Auction and Masquerade, join George Long and PhaeMonae at Whoopsie’s for a unique Mask Making Fun Lab to explore the many ways to build a mask.
In this hands-on lab, you'll learn how to repurpose and re-imagine found objects and everyday materials to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind mask. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this evening will inspire you to see beauty in the unexpected and discover the art of creating with what’s around you. Join us for a journey of innovation and artistry, and take home a mask that’s as unique as you are!
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the October 26th Hambidge Art Auction & Masquerade!
This Mask-Making Fun Lab is FREE with Registration.
ABOUT THE LEADERS
George Long received his BFA from the Atlanta College of Art in 1995 and currently lives and works in Atlanta. His first solo exhibition at Marcia Wood Gallery was in 2004, where he introduced the now widely acclaimed 8 x 8 series. Long is versatile in a broad range of media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and metal working. He is also a member of the experimental, Atlanta based collaborative group, SSAR (Sunday Southern Art Revival). Long's solo and 2 person exhibitions include the Zuckerman Museum, Kennesaw State University, Space Eight, St Augustine, FL, Cosms, Dashboard Coop, Atlanta, Ritos Baldios, Sao Paulo Brazil, Columbus Museum, Columbus, GA, the University of West Georgia, Carrolton, GA, the Madison County Art Council, Marshall N.C. the Spruill Gallery, Atlanta, and Puritan Mill, Atlanta. Group exhibitions have included the International Kunstler Kolonie Exhibition, Nuremburg, (and residency), The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (2007 Biennial and 2012 "Day Job: Georgia), the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art, Jacksonville, FL, Tempus Projects, Tampa, FL, Dalton Gallery, Agnes Scott College, Georgia, and Brenau University, Georgia, among others. In 2010 he received an NEA grant for public sculpture and sculpture exhibitions include the AnnMrrie Sculpture Center in Solomon Island, Maryland, North River Park, Charleston, SC, and the Chattahoochie Nature Center, Roswell, GA, Art in Freedom Park, Atlanta, and Banaroo, Manchester, Tenn. Long has exhibited with SSAR throughout Atlanta and the southeast in galleries, art centers and public spaces, including for the city of Atlanta Four Coats mural project, ELEVATE, Underground Atlanta, Space One Eleven, Birmingham, AL.
PhaeMonae she/her/they/them is a mother, a movement engineer, creative HMUA, and Designer. Originating from the chocolate city, Washington D.C. and P.G. County Maryland. The voyages to Atl in 2015 began to propel forward in following the creative itch to make and shake. PhaeMonae loves to explore multiple mediums that feel transcendent of their personal joys and creative layering. A human who shape shifts as a form of expression and protection with deep connections to her ancestral realms and future selves. Collaging and turning trash to treasure can be key describing words to PhaeMonae's style and approach to art-making. Landscape research and jovial sparks of inspiration to encourage folks to be their most authentic selves. If i don't know anything about myself one thing i know is "I will DIE FLY". PhaeMonae has presented her designs in a multitude of presentations like "Birth of Pleasure" in 2019, "Pink Booth Confessions" 2022 , "Barbie in a Box" at the Windmill with Fly on the wall 2022, Common Thread fashion show 2023 with The Bakery and Elevate ATL, "Form" in Sub-itch gallery 2022 and "Bridezilla" 2023, Witnessing a light bath in 2023 at No Tomorrow, Patchez Circus fashion Show 2023, "Untitled" at Auburn research library and For Keeps Bookstore 2023. The birth of PhaeMonae's Adornments came to conception by way of her last commissioned wardrobe engineering "Untitled" choreographed by Anicka Austin. PhaeMonae has just taken the leap of faith to LLC their designs and is beginning to sell to a larger audience.