From Scraps to Stories: A Collage Workshop

This Summer, the Buckhead Library welcomed back mixed media artist Denise Gunter for From Scraps to Stories: A Collage Workshop on July 15 at 1:00 PM.

Participants explored collage as a form of storytelling, using layered materials, textures, and found objects to create meaningful works of art in a hands-on and welcoming environment. 

We are honored to have welcomed Denise Gunter back to share her love, creativity, and expertise in mixed media art with our community. Over the years, her work has been featured in both solo and group exhibitions throughout our library system, including exhibitions at the Central Library. Her mixed media pieces invite viewers to look beneath the surface, uncovering their stories through color, texture, and layered compositions.

This workshop continues Denise's ongoing artistic partnership with our libraries while giving patrons a chance to learn directly from her creative process. Participants not only created their own collage piece, but also gained insight into the inspiration and storytelling techniques behind Denise's work. 

Read about Denise Gunter Here: 

 

Denise Gunter is a mixed media collage artist, photographer and painter who has been practicing her art since high 

school. By combining clippings from magazines, newspapers, found material and her own painted papers and photography, she collects a variety of textures, patterns and colors. Through her work, Denise aims to capture the ordinary in an abstract way. Her work is created to inspire people through the portrayal of nature’s gift, and offer it as a form of healing for all.

A graduate of the University of Hartford with a BFA in Art Education her career spans for four decades as an educator. While Denise had to put her personal love of creating on hold as she pursued her career as an educator and administrator for the NYC public school system, she always found a way to share her passion for the arts with her students and colleagues.

As an educator she was a strong supporter of the arts. Her students were often recognized for their artistic ability which she fostered through integrating the arts across the curriculum. Her efforts were rewarded by winning numerous awards and accolades, especially for the murals they collaboratively completed. As an administrator Denise brought in many performing and visual artist as part of the artist residency program. This afforded many lasting memories and creative experiences for all of her students. Denise holds two Masters degrees in Education and still loves teaching others the creative process today.

After relocating to Atlanta, GA, she began taking art classes at local venues around Atlanta including the Aviation Community Cultural Center, and Spruill Center for the Arts. She is a member of The Atlanta Collage Society, Atlanta Artist Center and the Avondale Estates Art Guild as well as Decatur Digital Photography and has exhibited her work in various venues the Atlanta area. She has a particular interest in travel and nature photography because of the wonderful abstract designs, patterns and textures found in nature.

Today she can be found at Little Tree Art Studios in Avondale Estates, GA where she creates one of a kind personalized collages in collaboration with her clients, conducts art workshops as well as continues to pursue her life long dream of creating her own artwork.