This previous August I featured the enticing paper mosaic leaf jewellery that Marj Engle makes in Carlsbad, New Mexico, after which found she additionally creates distinctive collages that mirror the place she lives. I knew instantly that I wish to function her once more… this time within the Artist Highlight, so I invited Marj to inform us about her collage work and the unique approach she developed.
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| Floral Sunburst |
“I started making paper mosaic artwork in 2008 after years of
watercolor portray. I used to be able to discover a special fashion. I like
the look of tile mosaic artwork and stained glass, and needed to recreate
that look in a type that felt extra manageable and fewer messy.
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| Agave Orbs |
As a result of a
standardized paper mosaic approach doesn’t actually exist, I spent a very good
deal of time perfecting my very own approach. I take advantage of a glue stick for
adhering, after which coat the ultimate piece with Mod Podge and Krylon UV
resistant acrylic spray.
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| Sweatered Ewe |
Conservation of assets is necessary to me,
main me to make use of recycled supplies once I can. Wooden “canvases” akin to
plates, trays, and boards discovered at thrift shops are sometimes the bottom for
my work, and I largely use magazines as my paper supply.
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| Giver of Life |
My earlier work displays this paper mosaic fashion the place I go away
unfavorable house for “grout strains”. Not too long ago, I have been exploring extra of a
collage strategy with layering of the paper. I take pleasure in each strategies and
typically combine the 2 types in the identical piece. I discover that collage
works properly with landscapes, and the mosaic fashion works properly with
patterned, geometric, summary items.
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| Guadalupe Peak |
I really like colour – deep and wealthy, vivid and playful – all colour. I
additionally like sample and repetition. I take pleasure in utilizing creative license to play
with these components and convey new interpretations to typically used photos
(many from the pure world). My favourite factor, nevertheless, is to steer
away from any illustration and easily play with the above components to
create a delightful summary picture.”
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| Cliff Dwellers |
You will discover Marj Engle’s mosaics, collages, and jewellery at The Artist Gallery and her paper mosaic leaf earrings in her Etsy store, MarjEngleDesigns. She is @marjengle on Instagram.