Celebrating Guy Wonder: Tribute and Hands-On Wire Sculpting Workshop
Led by Bob Rourke
Tuesday May 20, 2025 from 7-9 pm EST
DESCRIPTION:
This session will be divided into two parts. The first segment will pay tribute to Guy Wonder, an acclaimed artist, De’VIA founder, and Surdist ancestor. It will showcase his remarkable 3-D creations, with a special focus on his innovative wire artworks. The second segment will feature a hands-on activity for beginners, guiding participants step by step through the process of crafting a wire sculpture and creating a wire portrait.
PARTICIPANTS CAP: 10
REGISTRATION: (Deadline is May 10, 2025. Zoom link will be sent after May 10th)
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-guy-wonder-tribute-and-hands-on-sculpture-workshop
Registration fee of $20 includes materials which will be mailed to participants in advance.
Zoom session includes a powerpoint presentation and a hands-on wire making art activity led by Bob Rourke
BIO:
Bob Rourke, who doesn’t have a name sign and just goes by the fingerspelling of
B-O-B-R, was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the Michigan School for the Deaf and went to Gallaudet University, where he got a degree in Computer Science. Bob has been an IT Specialist since 1985 and has worked full time professionally in this field since that time. He recently became interested in creating De’VIA works after being inspired by his sister-in-law, Nancy Rourke and mosaic artworks by his wonderful hearing spouse, Paul. As a Deaf Gay emerging artist and a personal friend, Bob eagerly took up the challenge of doing the art for Guy Wonder’s story in the Surdists United De’VIA Ancestor’s children book. Bob is honored to present about this eclectic, multitalented master, Guy Wonder.
Photo of materials you will need – sculpting and armature wire and photo of Guy will be mailed to you. Other materials (Materials you should use from home – tape, black marker, plier, wire cutters, wood board or any surface to tape photo to)
