The series was led by teaching artist Silvi Naci from the Feminist Center for Creative Work. GenSpace members participated in hands-on activities using clay and other materials as well as drawing and painting to learn more about Claudel’s process and style.
At the end of the six-week series, GenSpace hosted a closing reception for member artists.
The event was hosted on the second floor of the Audrey Irmas Pavilion and included a gallery display of members’ artwork and a discussion about the experience.
Members from the Feminist Center for Creative Work and from the Getty Museum attended the reception to celebrate GenSpace members’ debut and many members were also invited to attend the opening of the Camille Claudel exhibition at the Getty.
Part of the partnership also included a field trip to the Getty Museum. More than 100 GenSpace members traveled to the museum for the day-long visit and received an especially warm welcome from Getty staff.
The Getty provided a personalized introduction to the Camille Claudel exhibition from the curator, Anne-Lise Desmas. Desmas spoke and took questions, offering a live Korean translator and devices to help facilitate comprehension for GenSpace’s Korean-speaking members.
After the introduction, members enjoyed lunch on the Getty terrace before splitting into smaller groups to take curated tours of the museum’s gardens, architecture, and latest exhibits.
Thank you to the Getty Museum staff for providing an unparalleled experience for GenSpace members and for the continued partnership as we expand older adults’ access to arts programs. Stay tuned for future collaborations with the Getty.
