When someone mentions glamour, who is the first person in your own life that you think of? If your first thought was your Jewish mother or grandmother, this workshop is for you!
Pop culture has a veneration for Jewish women. The tropes and stereotypes of Jewish women, especially mothers and grandmothers are wildly influential in the worlds of musical theatre, television, movies, and drag. Jewish women, both actors and characters, in many of these examples are the embodiment of camp. Think of Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Fran Drescher, and Michelle Visage. These women, many of them bubbies, are the epitome of camp, glitz, and theatricality.
In celebration of the final week of our exhibition Shtetl in the Sun, join us for a hands-on workshop by artist and sculptor, Jonah Strub. In this 3-hour workshop, participants will be provided plasticine clay and many embellishments including (but not limited to) glitter, rhinestones, and feathers to sculpt and photograph your own glamorous grandmother or any person of your choice. Your sculptures can be based on someone in your life or be entirely fictitious, as long as they are extremely glamourous. We hope to celebrate the chic and dazzling legacy of Bubbies with you all!
Prior to the workshop, Jonah will take participants on a brief guided tour of the exhibition, explaining the process behind his own sculptures on view.
Tickets are $40 each or $35 for students. All materials included. Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment.