FOA Art Talk Series Continues Today With Carolyn Machado and Mia Moore

Submitted by the Festival of Art:

The Festival of Arts continues its weekly Thursday Art Talk series with Mixed Media Artists Carolyn Machado and Mia Moore on Thursday, August 1 from 12 – 1pm. The discussion will be focused on how artists find and use inspiration in their work. 
 
Both artists have exhibited at the Festival of Arts since the early 90’s. Together they collaborated on a design for the Festival of Arts Runway Fashion Show, which they will bring to the Thursday Art Talk. Using the costume as an example, they will share their inspirations, combination of materials, vision, and the process that went into creating the look. There will also be an opportunity for the audience to create their own mixed media piece during the discussion.
 
This is one of several topics discussed at the Festival’s weekly Art Talks: A Lecture Series. Each Thursday from 12 - 1pm through August 29, Festival artists lead conversations about their medium, inspiration, and careers in this fascinating and stimulating series. For more information and a schedule of topics, click here.

ABOUT CAROLYN MACHADO: Carolyn Machado is fascinated with ethnic art and culture. With an eye for contrast and textural complexities she cuts, assembles and shapes found objects into a collage. She is very drawn to the Asian aesthetic, with appreciation for the simplicity of line and design. Carolyn has exhibited her work at the Festival of Arts since 1990.

ABOUT MIA MOORE: Mia Moore has been creating original, handcrafted collage artwork since 1983. The Asian influences in Moore's artwork came into play in 1986 when she adopted her daughter of Korean descent. The colors and textures of antique paper are prominent in her work, and this gives it an antiquated feel and place in a modern world of uncertainty and chaos. Mia has been a Festival of Arts exhibitor since 1994.

DATES AND ADMISSION
The Festival of Arts is open daily from June 30 – August 31, 2013, from 10am to 11:30pm (Early closing at 6pm June 30 – July 4 and 3:30pm on August 24). General Admission: Weekdays $7, Weekends $10; Students & Seniors: Weekdays $4, Weekends $6; Free Admission for Children 12 and under, Military, and Laguna Beach Residents.