This presentation is a discussion of the system Nelson Stevens used to create Kinetic style images using the human body and his influence on two of his students who then modified the system to create “Afrotricity” while studying with Nelson at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for their MFAs from 1973 to 1976.
The talk includes a short discussion of the Munsell Color System, collage techniques and the application of the use of Dynamic range in the reproduction of faces, the human body parts and musical instruments that Nelson Stevens used to create and develop his style. Focus will be placed on his use of different types of paints, spray paint and airbrush applications, crayons, and color pencils to develop the effect needed to create this “color-rapping” style.
Presented by Clyde Santana, muralist
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Members: FREE
Springfield residents: $4
Nonmembers: $4
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