Interdisciplinary artist, Jacoub Reyes, will guide you in creating a fully articulated shadow puppet inspired by his recent performance piece, La Bodega Botanica.
Jacoub Reyes will guide you in creating a fully articulated shadow puppet, from start to finish, in this all-ages workshop.
We will then take our creations to a projector to play out a scene from Reyes' puppet show, La Bodega Botanica, coming to Main Library on May 15 and May 17, 2023. To RSVP for the performances, select: https://broward.libnet.info/event/8230483
After the workshop, participants can take their puppets home with them. Join Jacoub Reyes and let's see what you will create!
Jacoub Reyes is a printmaker, performer, and installation artist based in Broward County. He uses woodblock prints, puppets, and found materials to create narratives highlighting his diverse and varied racial backgrounds. He pursues these ventures through workshops and artist talks that center around investing in community outreach, decolonizing education, and raising awareness of the inequities in his community.
RSVP is required; attendance is limited.
2023/05/27 - 2023/05/27
Broward Main Library
100 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301