Saturday & Sunday

May 16 & 17

10 AM - 6 PM

Class Size Max: 6

Learning how to effectively use research in one's photographic practice allows artists to bring more intentionality and purpose to their work, no matter the subject. This weekend workshop is designed to help students of all levels incorporate research into an existing project or idea, either a new project or a project in which they are currently stuck, to elevate their work to new heights. Through lectures, class discussion, critiques, and presentations, this class examines how research can be used in a variety of ways to support project depth and development—from working with an archive to researching locations and weather. Students can expect to move forward in their current projects as well as develop research and workflow skills that will support them in their future work.

If your desired tuition option is unavailable, please email info@penumbrafoundation.org and we will do our best to accommodate you. If the entire class is sold out, we can add you to the waitlist.

Images © Holly Lynton

Holly Lynton is an artist working primarily in photography with a multidisciplinary, research-based practice that includes writing, historical research, and collaborative works in other media. Her background in psychology inspires her to explore core aspects of humanity, filtered through local contexts. Her photographs are made in rural communities in the United States with a focus on their agricultural history, current industry, and ritual. Through her images, she underscores the importance of having unmediated experiences with nature and explores issues of sustainability. Currently, her work is investigating the intersection of spirituality, labor, and the environment. By incorporating recognizable symbols and allusions, Lynton highlights how cultural visual memory influences what we see in photographs.