According to Ann...: [re-imagined] - Softcover

Martin, Susi; Severinghaus, Elinor

9781733879705: According to Ann...: [re-imagined]

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1733879706 ISBN 13: 9781733879705

Publisher: O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, 2019

A book of quotations by Ann O'Hanlon, collected by Susi Martin and Elinor Severinghaus, accompanied by works from artists inspired by her philosophy, past and present. Ann O'Hanlon was a facilitator and mentor who inspired scores of artists. It was unimportant to her whether her students were beginners or experienced. This created an atmosphere of equality and camaraderie between participants. Her approach emphasized a hands-on experience with materials. Workshop attendees would follow an initial instruction/guideline, then all the results would be displayed on a large wall. An inclusive discussion would follow led by Ann. The emphasis was on “what do you see?” and on appreciation and understanding of what was there on the paper or canvas. It was a liberating experience for creative people with art school backgrounds who had been taught that technique was all-important. Ann possessed a unique vocabulary and her language was poetic. This opened up an atmosphere of possibility and discovery. As a result, these workshops buzzed with creative energy. Everyone was learning from one another. It was a magical time. Artists Susi Martin and Elinor Severinghaus attended Ann O'Hanlon's workshops and were right in the middle of this creative happening taking notes, which they later edited and published as "According to Ann." They were able to succinctly capture Ann O’Hanlon’s unique use of English, the key elements of her philosophy and the energy of the workshop, which she called Sight & Insight. The publication of "According to Ann...[re-imagined]" coincides with the 50th Anniversary of O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, which was founded by Ann & Dick O'Hanlon in 1969 as a non-profit educational institution. Originally called "Sight & Insight", the Center was renamed in 2004 to honor the founders, and to expand its mission to include all forms of creative expression. Today, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts provides an environment and spaces where creativity and community can develop, expand and flourish.

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