Collection: A Portrait

The pieces in this collection are NOT FOR SALE

Collage paper (Christmas Cards, stamps, photos)

A Series of 12 collages

2008-2019

                                                             Artist Statement

            I had no personal preconceived ideas from the beginning of this project to its end.  It came to me like turning on a light switch in a dark room.  The biggest concern I had while working on each piece was to focus on execution.  The pieces are identified by the year in which they were created.  I created one a year for twelve years.  I set limits using only the Christmas Cards my husband and I received within that designated year.  In the year 2010 we received more family photos than cards.  In 2017, because of the limited number of cards we received I also used the stamps from the envelopes. Each image was to take on the likeness of a portrait. These pieces together became one portrait.  Each piece was to be roughly 8”x 10” unframed.  After I completed each image I would step back and look to see what was created.  I was moved and surprised by what I observed.   My hope is that you, in viewing each piece will find something moving and meaningful.