Vija Celmins Fixes the Image in Memory

The Arts Society Leicester present Vija Celmins Fixes the Image in Memory

Speaker - Astrid Bolodis

Question: What’s the connection between a bowl of soup, a comb, the ocean, and the night sky? Answer: Vija Celmins.

Learning her craft while Abstract Expressionism was giving way to Pop Art, Celmins’ oeuvre nonetheless defies categorisation. Her work, held in all major collections worldwide, including the Tate, encompasses painting, drawing, printing and sculpture: each piece executed with astonishing precision and attention to detail. Find out what lies behind her meticulous practice in this fascinating lecture.

Further Information

From September to June ASL present a programme of lectures covering a wide range of interests and tastes with an informative line-up of speakers talking about a variety of subjects. Whether you come on your own or with friends you will be in the company of like-minded people in a vibrant environment of learning, sharing, and socialising.

Members - membership of ASL offers the chance to enjoy nine lectures a year in addition to many other benefits including newsletters and volunteering opportunities plus the option to take part in visits, study days and an annual social event.

Visitors - non-members are most welcome to attend up to two lectures annually, it is an excellent way to try out membership. Just come along and pay on the door, attendance at one lecture costs £10.

Tickets

Free for members of The Arts Society Leicester
£10 for non-members (pay on the door)

For more details visit The Arts Society Leicester or email pam@spokes.biz