Painting and Photography: An Archaeological Approach to Text and Image

Jan 5 - 16, 2026

Concept

Two art forms collide in this fascinating look at the intersection of photography and painting. Join us for an engaging exploration of the artistic synthesis between these two distinct art forms. Discover new transfer techniques that integrate photographic images and text directly onto painted surfaces. Using traditional collage and photomontage, master new methods that allow for opaque and translucent layers. Reductive methods such as sanding and scraping reveal the history of earlier photographic layers and suggest an archaeological approach to image development. We begin each morning with a technical demonstration illustrated with visual examples from contemporary art. A range of integrated photographic painting approaches will be introduced on paper, canvas and panels in acrylic. By midweek, our investigations continue to larger artworks tailored to each student.

Media & Techniques

Utilize traditional collage with photographic material (text and image), digital manipulation of imagery for output to MiScreen silkscreen on acrylic and gouache painting. Reductive approaches include sanding and scraping on paper, panel and canvas.