"Becoming Plant" is based on feminist understandings of transformation, the hybrid body, and the monster as they relate to the weird, eerie, and divine

The workshop focuses on experimental drawing methods, writing and sketchbook exercises applicable to drawing, writing, research, curatorial, collaborative, and other art practices.

Participants will learn about historical and contemporary feminist mythologies, the role of the hybrid and monster as cultural symbols/models, divine feminist symbols and narratives of transformation, in addition to discovering new drawing techniques, and journaling/sketchbook processes. 

"Becoming Plant" is adaptable in duration, length and content, online or in-person. Originally a 5-day masterclass hosted by Berlin Art Institute, I've presented the workshop in 1-day formats and also as shorter 3 or 4 hour workshops.

Contact me for more information or to book a workshop.

jasminereimer@gmail.com

Royal Academy of Art in Den Haag, Master of Fine Art Students, 10 participants, approximately 6hours.

Image: Classroom at the Royal Academy of Art, Den Haag, presentation on hybrid bodies in Surrealism

*Images courtesy Jasmine Reimer

The students papered the classroom and used all surfaces for writing and drawing experiments.

"Becoming Plant" Workshop, March 2024

Vanessa Grasse, dance and multidisciplinary artist, invited me to host a "Becoming Plant" workshop with 5 participants – 3 dancers and 2 visual artists – via Skype. I was invited as part of Grasse's creative research project, Elysia, funded by Arts Council England. 

The workshop was approximately 3.5hours with participants engaging in drawing, writing and movement exercises. The exercises were prompted via my presentation and readings offered via Skype.

Image: Participants at Stage@Leeds Theatre, The University of Leeds, with Jasmine Reimer on Skype

*Images courtesy Vanessa Grasse