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Artist: Maureen Cole
Year: 2024
Media/Materials: Found objects; sculpture
Size: 27 × 6 × 6 inches
No matter how I choose to create, I always begin with love; love of materials, love of the subject, love for the creative process, and the surprises that occur. Currently, I am collaging with torn and cut papers, which I call painting with paper. Some papers are textured and patterned, others thin tissue, text from vintage books, old family letters, sheet music, and corrugated board. Whatever works in the creative moment. Being in the moment and simply reacting as I tear and glue allows me to works with a meditative mind. Sometimes, the process leads me more than the subject. Mistakes can happen and help a piece evolve. Primary adhesives are gloss, matt, and glazing mediums. These glues have unique effects on different papers. Sometimes the papers bleed and spread their colors. Sometimes the papers become translucent, allowing surfaces below to show through. The inclusion of paint and ink adds detail. Wood provides the foundation for most of my collages. Although, I have worked on paper, discarded windows, and old cupboard doors. I incorporate whatever materials work best.
In addition to my creative process, I am influenced by several artists, Van Goh, for his application of color and texture, Guadí and his playful expression of nature, Klimt's use of pattern, and Eric Karl for his collages and storytelling. Life is filled with much magic and wonder. Children look at the world with fresh eyes, so I try to capture the world with new eyes. In the universe, it takes many harmonious parts to make a healthy whole, so in my collages many are brought together to create one cohesive piece of art.
I create with wonder and appreciation for the world. Love and playfulness are my ultimate goals.
Artist: Maureen Cole
Year: 2024
Media/Materials: Found objects; sculpture
Size: 27 × 6 × 6 inches
No matter how I choose to create, I always begin with love; love of materials, love of the subject, love for the creative process, and the surprises that occur. Currently, I am collaging with torn and cut papers, which I call painting with paper. Some papers are textured and patterned, others thin tissue, text from vintage books, old family letters, sheet music, and corrugated board. Whatever works in the creative moment. Being in the moment and simply reacting as I tear and glue allows me to works with a meditative mind. Sometimes, the process leads me more than the subject. Mistakes can happen and help a piece evolve. Primary adhesives are gloss, matt, and glazing mediums. These glues have unique effects on different papers. Sometimes the papers bleed and spread their colors. Sometimes the papers become translucent, allowing surfaces below to show through. The inclusion of paint and ink adds detail. Wood provides the foundation for most of my collages. Although, I have worked on paper, discarded windows, and old cupboard doors. I incorporate whatever materials work best.
In addition to my creative process, I am influenced by several artists, Van Goh, for his application of color and texture, Guadí and his playful expression of nature, Klimt's use of pattern, and Eric Karl for his collages and storytelling. Life is filled with much magic and wonder. Children look at the world with fresh eyes, so I try to capture the world with new eyes. In the universe, it takes many harmonious parts to make a healthy whole, so in my collages many are brought together to create one cohesive piece of art.
I create with wonder and appreciation for the world. Love and playfulness are my ultimate goals.