Episode 8. Text In Art
Language is Art and whether you write in Latin or Roman Alphabet, Arabic, Bengali, Cyrillic, Hiragana or Kanji, we can all agree that the written text is a powerful form of self expression.
On this episode of Table of Plenty, Huy & Lili share how they use 'Text' in their art and design. Tune in and learn how to get creative with typography.
Lettering art by Lili
Designing for Vulnerability by Huy Nguyen
Exercise - Play with Type
Now it’s your turn to get creative with type. Watch the video and follow the activity in the end.
You can use pen and paper or any text based computer program like MS Word or Notepad. Type a word or your name. Experiment with different fonts, font sizes and colours. Blow up the letter on the page or create repeating patterns. Print your text composition on an A4 paper, cut and paste and make new images out of the new shapes they form. You can also scan and photocopy your designs to get interesting abstract textures and shapes. Have fun!
Abstract flower using Arabic script
Share Your Art
Once you’ve completed the exercise or if you just have something cool to show us, take photos, videos or scans of your journal or work in progress and share it via social media. Make sure you tag us @lostinbookssydney or use the hashtag #TofPArtStudio so we can see it.
You can also submit your artwork by emailing to art@lostinbooks.com.au to receive feedback from our artists Huy and Lili, and for a chance to be featured in our online Art gallery.
OPEN STUDIO
Cost: $100 per student/term | Location: Lost In Books, 2/4o Harris St, Fairfield, NSW 2165
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Our TABLE OF PLENTY open access studio creates an encouraging, open and safe environment where individuals can gain a sense of agency through creativity and art with the intent to unify and strengthen the already strong ties within our community. We look forward to welcoming our participants!
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