Portrait Drawing with Elmira

Join Elmira for an intimate portrait drawing session in the gallery, inspired by the Portraits of Now exhibition. Explore blind contour drawing, self-portraits using mirrors, and connections between the gallery portraits and your own story. No experience needed - bring any materials you have handy.

About the artist

Elmira Sarreshtehdari is an artist, art researcher, and educator. Elmira holds an MFA and BFA and is currently pursuing her PhD in Art Education at The University of British Columbia. She engages with various art materials and mediums, including drawing, participatory installation art, sound, and video performance, with a specific emphasis on embodied and affective socially engaged art practices. Since 2009, Elmira has actively curated, exhibited, and taught art both locally and internationally.

Location

Ferry Building Gallery