Drink & Draw August 2019: Elevated Every Day Objects

What simple rituals guide your day? How do everyday objects affect how you move through the world?  For guest artist Atlan Arceo-Witzl, mundane objects and small events from everyday life are elevated through the ritual of daily drawing.

Atlan will help participants build a visual interpretation of an object, idol, or passion of your choosing.  Make a visual record of your daily routines through making a commemorative poster inspired by the bold bright bold shapes and colors of hand-painted signs in grocery ads. Bring a small object you’d like pay homage to, or allow yourself to be inspired by the everyday objects we carry with us–pens, ear buds, receipts, or whatever oddment have been bouncing around your book bag.

About the artist:  Atlan Arceo-Witzl is a Mexican-American visual artist and creator whose work is concerned with everyday rituals, icons, symbols, objects, and language. He is a recent graduate of Skidmore College with a BS in Studio Art, concentrating in relief printmaking, sculpture and drawing. He lives outside of Chicago in Oak Park, IL pursuing a career in the arts and enjoying the fascinating human game of communication. He is an alumnus of the Spudnik Press Fellowship Program.

Drink & Draw is a low-key drop-in social workshop devoted to drawing practices. There are no pretensions, no prerequisites, and newcomers are always welcome. Bring a sketchbook and basic drawing materials, and invite your friends! Drink & Draw occurs the first Wednesday of every other month and features a special theme and a guest artist. Admission to Drink & Draw is a $15 suggested donation. The event is BYOB, but we do have some wine and beer available with a donation.