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Session 19 (13 October 2015)
Collage
Collage (from the French: coller, "to glue",
can be described as an assemblage of different forms, or any collection
of diverse things, thus creating a new whole.
In this session, Michelle and Sue experimented with Collage.
The
set-up
Sue brought a range of glass bottles with her which we collectively
agreed to use as the subject for our collage work.
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Observations
Although I mentioned that collage could use a broad range of materials,
I had also suggested using old magazines for this particular session
- which was probably just as well, since 2 hours went rather quickly!
History
Apparently, (according to Wikipedia) the term collage was coined by
both Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso in the beginning of the 20th century
when collage became a distinctive part of modern art - often featuring
in the Surrealist movement.
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Michelle
We spent a while wondering what Michelle was doing - until we realised
she had started with the shadows and not the bottles! With session time
running out, she managed to complete the main bulk of her first bottle
- and it turned out brilliantly. The different shades of strips used for
the reflective surfaces give a 3-dimensional feel and the use of plants
in the shadow areas enhances the overall effect.
(Click
on image to enlarge) Click
here to see how it turned out.
Sue
Sue has successfully captured the qualities of the glass, reflections,
and metal bottle tops. Her choice of colour, texture and use of highlights,
works exceptionally well, producing a feeling of both transparency and
fragility - particularly in the two scent bottles.
(Click
on image to enlarge) Click
here to see how it turned out.
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