EM * Drawing Room Life Drawing} Reimagining the Camera’s Gaze

'The Decisive Line: Reimagining the Camera’s Gaze'

Early Masterworks' {Real Drawing is Thinking} experimental life drawing session is meant to bring photography and drawing together. As part of the current Photoworks show at the Drawing Room, the session encourages you to start "framing" the human body in new ways.

We will revisit legendary photos in the photography history that were inspired by artists and will continue to inspire generations of experimental creatives: the fractured perspectives of David Hockney, the motion blur of Gerhard Richter, and the surrealism of Man Ray, to name a few. We will explore how these photographic visionaries conversed with painters like Francis Bacon, Giacomo Balla, Umberto Boccioni, Cristian Blanxer, Caravaggio, Degas, Jenny Saville and the Futurists.

You will be challenged to translate technical camera effects—shutter drag, film noir chiaroscuro, and distortion—into physical mark-making. Whether you are a photographer looking to deconstruct light or an artist seeking to break static habits, this session promises a fresh vantage point. Join us to reframe your perspective, and discover what happens when the "decisive moment" meets the drawn line.

No previous experience in drawing or photography needed! Just come with curiosity and an open mind :)

About Early Masterworks (EM) Life Drawing:

We create a welcoming and warm environment for all backgrounds, demographics, and skill levels at this creative social life drawing event to meet, drink, draw, and create! We do not instruct; instead, we invite participants to share. We believe that art connects people, and sharings improve creativity!

We host weekly themed untutored gatherings at a variety of one-of-a-kind places in London. You may have also heard of us because of the work we have done with the National Gallery, Open House Festival London, SOHO HOUSE, Urbanism/Architecture Bi-City Biennale (UABB), and The European Biennial of Contemporary Art.

About Drawing Room:

Drawing Room is the UK and European centre for the exploration, appreciation, and expression of drawing. It is a non-profit organisation with a gallery that hosts stimulating free exhibitions of drawings by artists of international renown and emerging promise; a one-of-a-kind open access research library with one of the world’s largest collections of literature on modern drawing; and a shop that sells specially selected books, drawing materials, and artists’ editions. More here: https://www.instagram.com/drawingroomlondon/

Date:

23 Jan, 2025 (Friday)

Time:

7 - 9pm

Location:

Unit 1b New Tannery Way
Bermondsey
London
SE1 5WS

Ticket:

- £8 (Concession),

- £15 (Ticket with all Art Supplies)

• We have light snacks and drinks.
• We do not have a dinner menu.
• Eventbrite Ticket fees are on top of this price - Sorry :(
• Concession tickets are only for

Government allowance/Pension recipients of any kind

Southwark residents

Full-time Students

Over 60s/Under 25s

Drawing Biennial 2026/Tannery Artists

Drawing Members

For further information about this event and/or to address any access needs, please contact rebecca@drawingroom.org.uk / 020 4547 6200

Concession tickets are limited to 6 per event as Drawing Room is a charity and rely on funds such as these to make our programme possible!

*Proof of eligibility will be required on entry to the events.

Rundown:

Doors open: 6.45pm

Life drawing: 7 to 8:30pm (mix of short and long poses, with short break)

Door close: 9pm

House Rules:

• NO REFUNDS - Due to the amount of time and effort invested in event planning, we are unable to give refunds for this event.
• Book ASAP - Please book online for you and your friends in advance so we know how to arrange the seats.
• Some basic drawing materials and paper will be available for free but if you wish to bring your own sketchbooks and materials please do! Drawing boards and cosy seats are all provided on a first come-first served basis.
• Discrimination and bullying in any form will not be tolerated at our events.
• This is a 18+ event. We operate a challenge 25 policy at the bar, so please bring ID with you.
• Photography and Filming take place during workshops and gallery opening times. Please let us know if you do not want to be on film. All material captured is used for either our social media or future promotion.

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