The technique is enjoyable, feeling like you are creating new and unexpected things from existing ideas. But it's also frustrating- glue all over your fingers, never quite enough of the best bits that are working, not to mention the paper storm mess all over the place!
For a while I've been saving odds and ends from my editions, with the intention of 'doing something with them'. I found myself actually printing a few different papers and wood veneers, with the intention of using them in collages. It took a while, but I've finally had a go this weekend (despite the fact I should really be full speed ahead with show prep for Fulham Palace next weekend).
I'm not sure what I think about them. I like the mixed materials, but wonder if I feel a little like it is moving backwards. I'd love to hear any opinions. I might take them along to the show to see if they get any attention.
What if you just let the collages be - collage for collage's sake - rather than collage in the context of other works of yours. After all people enjoy pictures one by one or in series of similar works.
ReplyDeleteI love collage, the little unexpected textures and colour combos that can suprise and spark off new ideas. I think collage's are best when they are kept quite small, cute and whimsical. and i like a re-print of a collage too it somehow makes them look like a 'propper' picture.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear these comments.
ReplyDeleteI guess the collage process means it doesn't have to be like the prints. It gives the opportunity to be a bit more bold and see where they go.
Love the collages! The colors and shapes are so nice together.
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