The latest piece in the collage abuse series – TO FOLD
As usual, I made the smaller 16 x 25 cm piece (above) first to test images and theory, then moved on to a larger 41 x 66 cm version (below). This latter one was a struggle to make – it’s clipped rather than permanently glued and it proved hard to get so many layers of paper to behave.
Despite this, I prefer the larger one – more layers, resulting in more disjuncture.
Does collage abusing the Queen’s portrait mean a knighthood is out?
I make collages that may only fully and completely exist in the minds-eye of the observer. These montages are held loosely in place, folded temporarily or built-up through assemblage, juxtaposition, installation, film or amassing of images. I work with appropriated images and non-places which feel overlooked, abandoned and lost, commenting on issues relating to identity, power, control and desire, and exploring how vulnerable fixed ideas are to subversion. More info.: http://clairemanning.co.uk/
