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Content vs. Concept: An Introduction to Conceptual Art Making

with Zach Taylor

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Course Description

In today’s art world, it’s not enough merely to produce strong imagery; you also need to provide viewers with insight into the concept behind it. But crafting a consistent portfolio that demonstrates your artistic abilities while also illuminating your work’s meaning is not as simple as it may seem.

In this workshop, Zach Taylor helps you conceptualize your artwork and create a more competitive portfolio. Each session begins with a lecture where he presents examples of conceptual pieces that embody different interpretations of the term. He then examines the ways that artists throughout history have used a conceptual framework to strengthen their own projects.

As we look at each participant’s creative output, we discuss ideas and possible directions for its evolution. Zach offers direct feedback and concrete suggestions for honing your focus and editing your portfolio. Each session ends with homework assignments and new points of reference that help you expand your thinking into a more conceptual space.

We never lose sight of the fact that the idea behind our work (the concept) is more important than the end product (the context). By understanding the relationship between these two elements and successfully applying them to your images, you can transform a good portfolio into an outstanding one.

Additional Information

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs
What You Should Know:

Participants must be able to download and select images using image editing software for class sessions. All camera formats are welcome.

Policies:

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For the convenience of participants, recordings of each class session are posted privately for one month after the end of each session. Santa Fe Workshops takes the recordings down after one month to protect the intellectual property of our instructors.

Categories
Creative Vision, History of Photography, One-of-a-Kind, Professional Development
about
Zach Taylor

Zach Taylor received his B.A. in studio art and creative writing from DePauw University in 2018. Previously employed as the SFW Digital Lab and Online Learning Manager, he is now perusing his Masters in Fine Art Photography. Currently working as a freelance artist and educator, he specializes in Adobe Software, portfolio critique, and basics of digital photography.

For years he has constructed fantasy worlds that discuss power, violence, and wealth as ingrained human instincts. Mainly exploring the topic of advertising and identity, his work is humorous yet powerful in its willingness to discuss the taboo of human nature. During his time in New Mexico, he has exhibited work in galleries including Ellsworth Gallery, Gold Leaf Gallery, and Racecar Factory.

Instagram: @zachtaylor.art

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