* This exhibition runs Oct. 11–Nov. 4, with a public reception on Sun., Oct. 19. * Nikki Brooks’ immersive installation...
Musical instruments have helped us communicate and express ourselves since the dawn of human culture. Learning about the musical instruments...
* This exhibition runs Oct. 11–Nov. 4, with a public reception on Sun., Oct. 19. *
Nikki Brooks’ immersive installation explores the deep connections between music, history, and nostalgia. Each piece reflects a personal experience or influential figure, inviting viewers into a space where memory and meaning converge. These works are designed to spark conversation, evoke nostalgia, and encourage reflection on shared human experiences.
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Musical instruments have helped us communicate and express ourselves since the dawn of human culture. Learning about the musical instruments of the ancient Americas and building and playing our own unique instruments helps us to awaken the memory of our connection to nature, cultivate presence through working with clay, and experience joy through sound and music-making. In this hands-on workshop we will learn about ceramic musical instruments that have been made across Central and South America for thousands of years and learn to build and tune our own working clay flutes. Guided by the expert instruction of teaching artist, Melissa Hyatt Foss, you’ll learn about the history and significance of these ancient instruments! All materials, supplies and firing are included. No previous experience with clay, instruments, or music is needed!
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