Yinka SHONIBARE<br/> <em>Hybrid sculpture (Sphinx)</em> (2021) <!-- (front 3/4) --><br /> synthetic polymer paint on fibreglass, wood, shells, painted wood<br /> (a-b) 234.0 x 104.0 x 117.8 cm (overall)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased NGV Foundation, 2021<br /> 2021.782.a-b<br /> © Yinka Shonibare. DACS/Copyright Agency, 2023 <!--148054-->
Yinka SHONIBARE
Hybrid sculpture (Sphinx) (2021)
synthetic polymer paint on fibreglass, wood, shells, painted wood
(a-b) 234.0 x 104.0 x 117.8 cm (overall)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2021
2021.782.a-b
© Yinka Shonibare. DACS/Copyright Agency, 2023

Fantastic Beasts | Studio Workshop
Levels 3–10

Mon – Fri, 10am, 12.30pm
NGV International

Discover how artists have pictured the marvellous, mythical and monstrous across time, then create your own fantastic beast. Join an NGV educator in the gallery to solve the riddle of the Sphinx, imagine the Sirens’ irresistible song to Odysseus, and come face to face with Tubo the guardian spirit of a Tang dynasty tomb. After the tour, step into the NGV Learn Studio to make your own three-dimensional hybrid creature. Creative prompts, and simple, adaptable materials allow learners of all levels to enjoy the fun of storytelling, creativity and visual expression.

Learning Objectives ​

  • Discuss how artists visualise and create artworks inspired by mythology
  • Apply design and construction skills, including manipulating colour, line, shape and form to create a 3-dimensional hybrid creature

Cost: $24 per student
Duration: 2 hours

Format: In-Gallery discussion and studio workshop

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Changes to your booking must be made in writing. Changes can be made up to 14 days prior to your visit. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments.

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