This studio course will explore the making of 2d art objects composed of multiple materials/images that unify into a single work of art. The title “Hot Glue” refers to an artist's provisional attachment of one item to another creating a collage. Contemporary artists like Elliott Hundley and Michelene Thomas use a variety of methodologies to create works that bridge mediums less typically associated with each other. We will also consider historical reference points such as Romare Bearden, Hannah Hock and Martha Rossler, among others.We will explore artists and histories and examine physical and conceptual content through the pairings of imagery, material and its assembly. This course is designed to appeal to artmakers whose practice is primarily 2D, e.g. Painting, Photography and Printmedia, who would like to expand their practice beyond a single medium.  We will explore collage methodologies through a series of assignments that expose and challenge students to push material diversity within their practice. Simultaneously, we will acknowledge the complexity of understanding surrounding the meaning of the materials we use whether they be natural, synthetic or conceptual.For students who are highly motivated and dedicated to their work, upper-level Painting/Drawing Workshops continue to advance ideas from earlier workshops with a deeper emphasis on the development a personal voice through individual projects and critical thinking, both in and out of the studio. Interdisciplinarity, experimentation and collaboration are encouraged. Lectures, readings, presentations, and guest critiques provide additional context for this research.

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