Environmental Portrait Workshop

Join Darren Rigo for a walk though his photo-centred art practice spanning 15 years. His quirky images attempt to push the boundaries of photography and explore how it can interact with other mediums like painting, ceramic and textiles. Get a behind the scenes look at his creative process and ask questions about growing a contemporary art practice.

Following the talk, the group will head outside for a demo and hands-on portrait session using lighting techniques with 5-way reflectors. Please bring your camera!

June 16th from 2-4PM at the County Arts Lab, 206 Picton Main Street, Unit 2E. Cost is $40. Click here to register.

Darren creates work inspired by natural and urban environments, community and history. His practice reacts to location as a source of inspiration while considering the endlessly evolving nature of photography. He received a BFA from OCAD University in 2010, where he majored in photography. Darren’s work has been exhibited in both solo and group shows across Canada and internationally. He has completed residencies at AIAV (Japan), Leveld Kunstnartun (Norway), and AIRY (Japan). His work has also been included in the collections of the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts in Japan and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton. Darren was Head of Membership and Facilities at Toronto’s Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography for the last ten years, having recently stepped away to focus on his commercial photography practice, art projects, and parenthood.

This event is part of an Art Symposium featuring talks by Art in the County’s 2024 Jurors. Other events include:

8 Ways to Build Your Art Collection in 2024 with Claire Kyle
Sunday June 16, 2024 11-12:30PM at the County Arts Lab, Picton

Indigenous Placemaking Through Storytelling with Kaya Joan, Aylan Couchie, and JP Longboat
Sunday June 16, 2024 2-4PM at Macaulay Church Museum, Picton

The 31st Annual Art in the County Juried Exhibition and Sale will be held June 21 – July 7, 2024. For more info visit www.artinthecounty.com.