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At PRI we record almost all of our events to make them available for our members. With more than 50 videos ranging from how-to's to foraging practices, field trips, the history of pigments, conservation, paint-making and so much more, there's something for everyone.
We will keep adding content as future events occur, so check back frequently.
A group of urban Indigenous youth save the last sacred ochre site of the Duwamish Tribe, an ancient ochre site, and win its preservation as an historical landmark in Seattle Washington.
Mineralogist and co-author of the Pigment Compendium, Ruth Siddall shares her research into the relationship ancient Romans had with pigments.
Do playing with colors and rocks matter in a global era of ecological crisis and species decline? How do we reckon with the emotional and psychological impacts of traumatized land, destructive extraction processes, and our addiction, specifically, to iron? Heidi Gustafson will share her perspective and experience as an ochre worker and curator. She'll also share a few of her supernatural ochre encounters and discuss her long-term Ochre Sanctuary and archive project.
Lake pigment maker, Natalie Stopka shares her process and insight for making lake pigments.
Catalina Christensen and Lucy Mayes take us on a field trip through l' Cornelisen, one of the two oldest colormen in teh world.
Opening remarks and "Dear Pigments: A Love Letter" with Sabine Pinon for Pigments Revealed Symposium 2021.
This panel discussion moderated by Heidi Gustafson explores our long relationship with ochre.
Join Catalina Christensen as she joyfully makes a mess and gets pigments all over herself.
Maori artist and author of Mana Whenua, Sarah Hudson discusses the obstacles Indigenous people in her country face when trying to learn more about their cultural history.
Ardent educator and artist, Julia Philips Norton offers new ways of educating the public about pigments through museum exhibits and workshops.
Renowned as an expert on natural materials for color making, Nedda's talk will be an exploration of the useful landscape.
ilke Elkins of Wild Pigment Project discusses the power of global pigment communities to build networks of collaboration, innovation and support in this time of major planetary shifts.
Award-winning artist, renowned expert on Renaissance painting practices, and noted pigment historian, David Cranswick shares how the practice and discipline of traditional craft skills creatively express and facilitate the inner journey of the artist.
Conservator of illuminated manuscripts at the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin, Kristine Rose Beers shares information about the use of pigments in illuminated manuscripts.
Join some of the leading pigment people including: Pip Jahn, Heidi Gustafson, Kelsey Hanson, Catalina Christensen and Melonie Ancheta for a lively pigment conversation followed by Catalina taking us on a tour of one of the two oldest pigment purveyors in the world: l' Cornelissen & Son in London.
Archaeologist and rock art expert, Jill Huntley shares the world of ancient rock art and why it is important with us.
Soil scientist and mineralogist, Morgan Williams takes us on a guided meditation with the land.
Experiential archaeologist, Caroline Nicholay of Pario Gallico, opens the colorful world of the Iron Age.
Why is it that one of the most intriguing pigments in the world should be the poster child for recycling?
What is the age-old allure of ochre? Why have all cultures throughout history used it, not just for artistic expression, but for medicine, spiritual protection, rites of passage and so much more? Join author Heidi Gustafson and curator from the Center for Origins, Tammy Hodgskiss, as they share insights on ochre and discuss some of the fascinating themes, poetry and images from Heidi’s new book, “Book of Earth”.
Soil scientist Karen Vaughan demystifies soils and explains why some produce fantastic pigments.
Kelsey Hanson takes us into the colorful hidden world of the Chaco culture to reveal their deep connection to color and pigments.
Tilke Elkins of Wild Pigment Project moderates a panel discussion with Elpitha Tsoutsounakis, Lucille Junkiere, and Elaine Su-Hui about how pigments can help us connect with and better steward the land.
Alchemist, slime mold collaborator and melter of guns for pigments, Thomas Little draws us into his extraordinary world with pigments.
Zeide Furtado takes us into the Brazilian jungles to learn about the array of colors that exist there.
Artist, researcher and co-founder of @camptabonuco an experiential education project in the mountains of Jayuya, Puerto Rico, Rosaura will share how pigment and artistic creation is part of an informal but powerful culture of exchange (intercambios) of knowledge, ideas, stories and resources in Puerto Rico, as a way to rebuild stolen and lost traditions.