Statue of a Resting Goat,
Body: late 1st century CE; head: attributed to Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680). Roman, Imperial Period. Torlonia Collection. © Torlonia Foundation. Photo by Lorenzo De Masi. Obj. 270058.
Enjoy some creative time with drop-in sketching inspired by Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection.
The program is open to all experience levels and all materials will be provided.
about the instructor
Nancy Chen is a printmaker interested in many forms of paper-based arts. Within her printmaking practice, she is particularly fond of making woodcut relief prints and experimenting with color. Since she began working at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2019, she’s enjoyed drawing in the galleries and organizing artmaking programs inspired by the vast array of artworks on view. Nancy is associate director of Gallery Activation in the department of Interpretation.
Submit Your Drawings
The Art Institute of Chicago’s department of Interpretation is pleased to share a call for drawings from Drop-In Sketching participants for an installation in the Ryan Learning Center. Drawings made or started during a Drop-In Sketching program at the Art Institute between 2020–2025 are eligible for submission.
