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DESCRIPTION:Artist in the Archive | Ink and Alchemy: Exploring the Esoteric
  Chemistry of Colors\n\nAn exploration of the chemistry of colors through 
 the lens of the esoteric. Thomas Little will discuss early ink and pigment
  making methods that were used in the creation of manuscripts throughout t
 he ages. Participants will learn how to create a palette using alchemical 
 methods and substances\, with a primary focus on the vitriols (chemical co
 mpound). Historic methods of synthesis will be explained and demonstrated.
  The cultural significance of pigment\, both as material and color\, will 
 be discussed in the context of anthroposophical observations\, mythologica
 l associations and its use in art.\n\nThomas Little Artist Bio\n\nThomas L
 ittle is an artist and the proprietor of A Rural Pen Inkworks\, a small op
 eration that makes iron-based ink and pigments out of firearms. His proces
 s and artwork are informed by philosophies of the alchemical tradition. Hi
 s work has been featured in the CNN Style section\, American Craft magazin
 e and Dark Mountain magazine. He has presented workshops and lectures at t
 he New Orleans Pharmacy Museum\, the Delaware Contemporary\, the Rochester
  Institute of Technology and other institutions. His inks have also been c
 ollected for the material libraries of the University of Massachusetts and
  University of Pennsylvania.\n\nParking  \n\nThe closest parking lot to th
 e Rush Rhees Library is Library Lot. Use the Elmwood Avenue entrance to en
 ter the River Campus. Stop at the parking kiosk just past this entrance to
  pay a parking fee. See the River Campus Visitor Guide for more informatio
 n and a map of campus.  Access to Department  To access Robbins Library: E
 nter through the ground floor entrance of the Rush Rhees Library across fr
 om Library Lot\, go straight down the hallway to the end\, going past the 
 elevator\, restrooms\, and the Art & Music Library. When you get to the en
 d of the hallway\, go up the stairs by the vending machines which will tak
 e you to the Eastman Quad entrance of the Library. Enter through the doors
  to your left\, go through the Friedlander lobby\, take a left and you wil
 l see an elevator. Take the elevator up to the 4th floor.
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LOCATION:Rush Rhees Library\, Robbins Library
SUMMARY:Ink and Alchemy: Exploring the Esoteric Chemistry of Colors
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 the-esoteric-chemistry-of-colors
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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