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“Asta’s use of collages and headpieces introduces a surreal, almost theatrical element to the narrative of ecological adaptation. In contrast, Marlene’s abstract paintings provide a more introspective and sensory experience of the natural world,” she said. “This juxtaposition enriches the exhibition and invites viewers to engage with the natural world from multiple perspectives,” Niehaus added. - Exhibit shows clash of perspectives on changing climate at West Vancouver gallery - via Coast Reporter
In college, he used these predispositions to start a bustling clay bead business, handcrafting and marketing his own wares. Now, he is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Cut Loose, a workshop series that uses the art of collage to help people explore their relationships with their innermost selves and “cut loose” from perfectionism. - ‘Everyone can cut loose’: Easthampton artist’s business Cut Loose collage workshops uses crafting as a tool for wellness - via Daily Hampshire Gazette
Another backlash against pristine digitally manipulated images, this current design trend, with its overlapping graphics and messy collage-like effects, is reminiscent of the digital scrapbooking that defined the height of Tumblr’s success. - 3 trends from the 2010s that are very much back in vogue - via Creative Bloq
“I love mixed media because there are no rules, and it allows me to experience the possibilities of the materials,” she said. “I love experimenting with different mixed media combinations, and I am able to create unique processes and products. Some of my favorite media include acrylic painting, quilting and sewing, collage, ceramics, paper maché, and batik. I often weave these applications throughout my work.” - Mooresville Arts’ Skylight Gallery exhibit features Women in Paper - via Iredell Free News
The studio is a place where objects and artifacts gather. I keep collections of Italian lace among the pigments, brushes, and palettes, along with recovered fragments from marble altars, torn older works, photos, and an abundant array of objects I have gathered over many years. The use of assemblage and collage are integral to my practice, allowing me to incorporate evocative found objects with traditional fine art materials that together express a love of beauty, rawness, and the femininity that occurs in everyday life. - A View From the Easel - “When I am deep into the work, I no longer hear music, as it is pure muscle memory.” - via Hyperallergic
In another room, a meditative, shrine-like installation titled “Ancestral Hymns…an Ensemble #1 – 12” (2024) presents 12 smaller collage banners featuring elements like hair and flax arranged around a circle of candles. - An Artist Contends With Brooklyn’s History of Enslavement - via Hyperallergic
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A selection of challenge submissions from last week is up on our website and can be seen here, the image prompt for next week is available to download here
Our 2024 Workbook is out and available for sale on our website. Our weekly creative challenge remains free and open to everyone and everything, digital or analog artists, French or not. The workbook is an optional add-on for those who prefer to work with paper and don’t want to print our images themselves. Like every year, the book is designed so that you can either take it apart or create your collages in the book itself. Week numbers and image sources are on the back of each image, so even if your books falls apart at one point, you will always know what’s what!
And last but not least, have a look at and/or submit to our ‘other’ Instagram account Paris Collage Collective Unlimited where we showcase collages that have absolutely nothing to do with our weekly creative challenge.
If you have any news about exhibitions, publications or events you want so share with the community, please send an email with all relevant information and at least one link to a website or venue to: hello@pariscollagecollective.com