Queenscliff will showcase the extensive world of collages, with a popular exhibition returning to the region on Saturday.
Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Gallery will host the works of 13 Bellarine artists at its annual Collage Collation exhibition from May 3 to June 1.
Curator and artist Anita Armytage said she was excited to highlight the work of collage artists, with some exhibiting their work for the first time.
“There’s a variety of approaches to collage and not everyone does it in the same way… You can make it as simple or as complex as you want it to be,” she said.
“Some people paint their own paper, so with watercolour or acrylic, and then cut or tear the pieces to make their images and others, like me, use glossy magazines.
“Something that appeals to me is that they’re being reused instead of going into landfill, so it’s a good way of using up things already in circulation instead of tossing them.
“It’s really like painting with paper. I find it challenging, but it’s also really fun to do and if you don’t like a part of what you’ve done with the artwork, you can just keep going over the top of it.”
Ms Armytage said she looked forward to seeing the exhibition presented to the public and receiving feedback.
The exhibition will also feature works by Jocelyn Adam, Chris Bubb, Bronwen Daddo, Cathryn Ferencz, Penny Hole, Janet Leckie, Annie Macpherson, Jamie Mavromihalis, Anne McMahon, Julie Morgan, Tina Price and Sue Reilly.
Jena Carr
