Room to Draw and More!

Whenever I go to the Art Institute I like to drop by the Ryan Learning Center to see the current project. Last year I took pictures of the Elizabeth Catlett protest poster prompt but never posted them.

At my last visit to see the Matisse Jazz exhibit I expected cut paper art but the project was inspired by the Korean National Treasures exhibit I haven’t seen yet. Guests are invited to make drawings in the style of chaekgado – a type of still life featuring collected objects. Sounds like something I should definitely do when I return to see the exhibit.

I was impressed by the background inspired  by the exhibit that they had mounted behind the display area.

Even more impressive was a new space that has replaced the room that used to be dedicated to an interactive exhibit about museum preservation.

There were lots of different areas for drawing.

And lots of things to draw with!

Also some drawing inspiration, a display about drawing, and a selection of books.

Maybe the next time I go I can see the room in action!