Artist Demonstration: Hubert Massey and the Art of Buon Fresco

Join master muralist Dr. Hubert Massey as he demonstrates the ancient painting method that Diego Rivera used in the creation of the Detroit Industry Murals. This will be the ultimate how-to and hands-on guide to buon fresco, a technique where the artist uses a hand-ground emulsion of mineral colors, oil, and water to paint directly onto wet plaster.

Murals created with buon fresco have a visual impact that cannot be copied in any other medium, and their colors remain vibrant for centuries. Dr. Massey has preserved the skills and vision of this technique in major murals at the Flint Institute of the Arts, Detroit Athletic Club, and recently, the Detroit Regional Convention Center.  

For families with children of all ages. Registration encouraged.