Thoughts
I have lots of rejected pieces, or bits of paper with half of a drawing on. I didn't really know what to do with them, and thought that perhaps I could take pieces of them and give them new life and meaning! I sat around one day with a pair of scissors and glue and cut up loads of odd bits of work to make these pieces. None have names but they have rough themes, as discussed here.
Collage 1
2023
Mixed Media
Themes
The figure with laser eyes has authority over a smaller, sadder woman. She has a crown of claws and a mouth that jumps out with teeth. Behind her is chaos and fragments, like she is a mixture of beings and emotions and impossible to predict - chaos. The other hurt figure is contrasted in darkness, with pin pricks of light to offer unrealistic hope.
Collage 2
2023
Mixed Media
Themes
This collection seemed all about hellscapes and torture. An evil demon with wings made of molten rock and a minotaur head holds the head of a terrified man, trapped within a labyrinthian maze while his love weeps at the demon's feet.
Collage 3
2023
Mixed Media
Themes
This one has some medusa vibes. Perhaps she is a monster trapped away. She clutches her hands to her chest in a sign of vulnerability clashing with the bored eye and evil snakes.
Collage 4
2023
Mixed Media
Themes
This one is a pretty weird collection! It has vague movie poster energy, but i think that is from the composition. Still, it feels like a story?