Natural Pigments in the Past, Present, and Future with Julia Phillips Norton

This class is part of the four-part virtual Color Series. This class may be purchased à la carte at $75 or as part of a four-part package for a discounted price of $240.

Historic natural color materials have aesthetic, cultural, and social implications that echo into the present day. This class focuses on the histories and legacies of these materials. We will consider their natural properties, unique cultural origins, and the contemporary artists who address them in their practices. This class will explore this vast topic through lecture, discussions, and activities. In our discussions we will be diving deep into specific themes, connecting them to our own observations and narratives. Topics will include language, spirituality, association, anti-colonialism, and identity.

Date + Time

Friday, April 18, 2025, 1-4pm EST

Location

Zoom, a link will be emailed to participants the day before class.

Cost

$75 for the individual class

$240 for the series

Our Teacher

Julia Norton is a multimedia artist, educator, and researcher, with a primary focus on natural materials. She holds a BA from Sarah Lawrence College, an MFA from SUNY Purchase, and an Ed.M from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her work has been exhibited at Praise Shadows Art Gallery, Lyles & King, and the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art. She has participated in residencies at The Wassaic Project (Wassaic, NY), Mass MoCA (North Adams, MA), Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity (BC, Canada), and Pocoapoco (Oaxaca, Mexico). In 2023 she was the recipient of the Rema Hort Mann Foundation Artist Community Engagement Grant. She has worked as an educator at institutions such as New Museum, Harvard Art Museums, Swiss Institute, and Dia Art Foundation.