Western Washington University’s Viking Union Gallery had its walls covered with white paper recently for a “Drawing Jam,” and I finally had the chance to take some photos of it. The overall idea of the Jam was that anyone could contribute anything to the gallery. It was as much a gallery by the viewers as it was a gallery for the viewers.
During the opening night, the gallery hosted a Drawing Jam Reception, complete with food and plenty of drawing materials. I entered shortly after it opened and the walls were already showing signs of artistry.
I spent roughly an hour-and-a-half there (no watch, no cell phone, just some pencils and an eraser), working on a different kind of portrait than what I usually do. It was interesting to see what everyone else was creating, though I admit that I didn’t pay any attention until my own creation was complete. I also heard quite a few interesting conversations and some enjoyable music (The Meat Puppets, among others).
I opted to create an alien. Who doesn’t like aliens? If you were really paying attention, you may have noticed it in one of the previous photos. At that time, this photo would have shown nothing other than my drawing, so you can see how much art has been created since then, and how valuable the white space has become!
Ian,
This looks like a fun event. Thanks for putting up the photographs. I did look at the large versions on FlickR.
Keep those pencils and other art supplies handy.
Robert