For Letscher, collage provides a language with which to navigate the chaos of life and to find construction, magnificence, and peace. For as chaotic as his collages could seem, there’s a serenity to be discovered there – like in the many palms encapsulated in blue geometric shapes reaching out to one another, hovering above a rowboat bouncing on the waves inRow Boat. Also not to be missed is the nostalgic work of Australian-bornKareem Rizk. Rizk is internationally recognised for his extremely distinct style of collage as a mixed-media artist. Nostalgia plays a key position in his superbly warm-toned works, which characteristic classic supplies, such as postcards and book clippings, to transport you back in time. Papier collé interprets as ‘pasted paper’ and refers back to the unique use of paper caught onto a flat surface, as opposed to collage, which employs completely different supplies.
Each week, collage artists will take part an internet session where we’ll highlight the work and methods of a quantity of established artists. We’ll talk about new techniques and strategies, with topics such as Placement, Materials, Visibility, Message, and Legality. Each week, we will challenge participants to get their work out onto the streets, doc the …
