Meet the Masters of Collage!
Versatility, innovation, inspiration—that’s what The Masters series offers artists and crafters, and this superb new collection offers a stunning look at contemporary collage work from approximately 40 leading artists. It features a breathtaking mix of techniques from traditional cut-and-paste to digital to collage with paint or encaustic, and styles ranging from wildly playful and colorful to evocative, almost monochrome images.
Each highlighted master takes center stage in an informative eight-page feature that includes nearly a dozen gorgeous, high-quality photos plus a short essay by curator Randel Plowman placing the impressive work and its creator in context.
The innovative featured artists include:
Cecil Touchon - Jonathan Talbot - Lynne Perrella - Lynn Whipple - James Michael Starr and others
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
The Art of Collage: An Exploration of Materials and Techniques
Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 26 2009 10 am - 4 pm
Northern Kentucky University
Fine Arts Building, Room 102 (Printmaking Room)
Cost: $60.00
Sign up for either Saturday’s or Sunday’s workshop
Space is limited for each day so sign up early
Teachers will be given professional credit for attending
Randel Plowman will be conducting two, one-day collage workshops for both the beginner and advanced artist and teachers at Northern Kentucky University on June 26th and 27th from 10 am - 4 pm. These workshops will explore the full potential of collage and its limitless possibilities. It will examine various transfer methods, the use of glues and mediums and how to mat and frame your art work . Most supplies will be included in the workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring an assortment of personal images to use in their work. A more detailed list will be provided before the workshop.
Randel Plowman is a mixed-media artist living and working in Northern Kentucky. He has worked in collage since 1982, and his art has been exhibited in solo and juried exhibitions throughout the United States; in addition, his pieces have appeared in many public and private collections in North America and abroad, including the Cincinnati Art Museum. Plowman’s work has been cited in numerous publications, including The New York Times and USA Today; been featured in How Design magazine, Artist Magazine and Somerset Studio and has been used as cover art on numerous books. He is the curator and author of Masters: Collage, published by Sterling Publishing, a book featuring the work of over 40 contemporary collage artist. He also teaches workshops in printmaking and collage, and has a popular collage blog: www.acollageaday.com
For additional information please contact:
Randel Plowman: studio@rplowman.com
859.322.1990
Sponsored by the Northern Kentucky University
Printmaking Department
