Brian Jose Mendez
Currently based in Lawrence, KS, and transplanting from the Piedmont area of North Carolina, Brian is a Mestizo artist of Costa Rican descent who explores the gap that is created by the migration of immigrants to the United States. Coming from a family with an ancestral history in an agrarian lifestyle, they use printmaking, textiles, and soft sculpture as a means of reimagining a history that could have been, but never was. Through costume, play, and imaginative illustration, Brian uses a childlike approach as a means of exploring a desired timeline never allowed to them.
Two-plate Color Intaglio[27WSP]
03/26/27 - 05/14/27, 3:30PM - 5:30PM | FR
Ages 16 to 120 |
Brian Jose Mendez |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SAAT25
Members $220 | Non-Members $220
In this advanced course students will explore color intaglio using a two plate printing method. This process includes the use of a cool-toned plate and warm-toned plate as a means of developing full color range within a final edition of prints. Together through demonstrations the group will explore methods for testing multiple colors as a means of developing a final palette for the printing process.
Reductive and Additive Screen Printing[27WSP]
03/27/27 - 05/15/27, 2:00PM - 4:00PM | SA
Ages 16 to 120 |
Brian Jose Mendez |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SAAT16
Members $220 | Non-Members $220
Students will explore screenprinting through hand drawn stencils and the reductive process. By creating stencils by hand, the course explores creating multi-layer screen editions using a single screen and registration.
Identity and Costume Hats[27WSP]
03/26/27 - 05/14/27, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | FR
Ages 16 to 120 |
Brian Jose Mendez |
Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SAAF15B
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
In this course, students will explore self portraiture through the use of costume and hat making. Throughout the weeks, students will explore construction methods and sculptural techniques in order to create soft form hats that reflect the wearer’s identity through the making of costume. Free form construction practices will be explored encouraging creativity and explorations into building techniques.
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