A couple of months back, I embarked on a new project, which I called Experiments in Collage. It was a way to play with some ideas I had and stay creative in an easy way while I prepared for my imminent move to Cornwall, while connecting and sharing the experience on Instagram with anyone else who wanted to join in.
I was really pleased with what came of the project, although I want to add that I see it as ongoing, so the hashtag can be used on Instagram whenever I {we!} feel like making collage art. Although I had to stop while the flurry of finding a new home and organising a move has taken precedence, I fully intend to keep exploring this kind of art.
And people joined in with gusto, which was lovely. You can see their work here.
Here are some of the collages I made.
![Tara Leaver](https://taraleaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20170820_124734.jpg)
Trying to see how minimalist I could get! Really love how this one turned out. I got quite addicted to the blue verticals.
![Tara Leaver](https://taraleaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20170823_175258.jpg)
Based on Porthcurno and the Minack Theatre. The blue, weirdly birdlike shape at the bottom is dried acrylic paint peeled off the palette. Great for collage!
![Tara Leaver](https://taraleaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20170823_182315.jpg)
Based on St Michael’s Mount and the causeway you can walk across to reach it at low tide. Added paint and charcoal to this one.
I shared a timelapse video on Instagram of a collage coming together; you can see that here.
Here are some artists whose collage work I’ve found inspiring:
- @maz_hawes_art
- @janecornwell
- @jane_davies_art_gallery
- @carolgoveart
- @b.d.graft
- @karen_stamper_collage
- @kellyknaga
- @sabatadele
- @emilyfiller
If you decide to explore collage at any point and share it on Instagram, don’t forget to use the #experimentsincollage hashtag so we can all see!