Portfolio Review and
Individual consultation on lighting and portraiture by appointment
Jila Nikpay Studio
612-321-9858
jn@jilanikpaystudio.com
Fall 2007 Classes with Jila Nikpay
film still from Rhythm of Tides, 2006
Course #2007 + The Evocative Portrait:
A Journey to Self
September 13 to October 25, 2007
Thursdays, 6 - 8 p.m. (7 sessions)
Fee: $238.50 MCP members, $265 non-members
Deadline to Enroll: September 7
Class Limit: 12
Location: Minnesota Center for Photography off-site
studio in NE
Course Description
Evocative portraiture uncovers a hidden aspect of the subject's character.
It also has the overwhelming ability to reveal the personality of
the maker: the definer is defined. read
more
To sign-up contact Jes Schrom, MCP's Gallery and Education Coordinator,
at jes@mncp.org or call her
at 612.824.5500
wings, gelatin silver print, 2006
Course #2009 + Poetry of Light:
An Intuitive Approach
October 1 to November 12, 2007
Mondays, 6 - 8:30 p.m. (7 sessions)
Fee: $238.50 MCP members, $265 non-members
Deadline to Enroll: September 24
Class Limit: 12
Location: Minnesota Center for Photography multi-purpose
room and gallery
Course Description
Lighting is a powerful tool to transform the ordinary into extraordinary
and is an essential ingredient of a photographer's personal style. read
more
To sign-up contact Jes Schrom, MCP's Gallery and Education Coordinator,
at jes@mncp.org or call her
at 612.824.5500
Body Image: An Exploration For Women
To schedule a workshop date for your group, contact Jila Nikpay
Studio by phone or e-mail
612-321-9858
jn@jilanikpaystudio.com
Photographer & filmmaker, Jila Nikpay leads this three-session
experiential workshop, and offers women the opportunity to explore
their body identity. Her cross-cultural approach combines Eastern
and Western sensibilities and makes use of a creative process through
which women use their imagination and intellect to examine personal
relationships with their bodies.
The course begins with a slide lecture that surveys the depiction
of women in Eastern and Western paintings. The following session
includes visualization and creative exercises that prepare participants
for an individual, explorative process using fabric as an artistic
medium. The instructor will then photograph each woman, guiding her
to move and express inner images of her body.
In the third session, these photographs will be projected larger
than life; creating a penetrating experience that is transformative.
The group viewing of the dramatically draped bodies and the engaging
discussion that follows gives the individual a renewed sense of body
identity and creative awareness. Each participant will keep a photograph
as a record of her self-discovery.
This workshop has been offered through University of Minnesota,
Compleat Scholar Program & Center for Spirituality and Healing.
Quotes from women who have participated this workshop
- "The workshop is very effective from the perspective
of presenting women's body in relation to her inner soul."
- "By participating in the workshop I view my body more
positively and sensually."
- "The class has helped me to let go of the pre-conceived
ideas of who I am, and who I could be."
- "I did enjoy the internal process. The class stayed
with me every week and I found I could express myself better
with people."
- "I liked exploring the image of myself through artistic
awareness. The workshop opened my eyes to the many possibilities
of the female image."
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