Collages
When I was studying art in college, we had a design project using collage and I was hooked. My very first painting sale was a collage and I have come back to the wonderful freedom it brings periodically. It helps me concentrate on design and limited color primarily in an abstract way.
In January of 2020, I broke my right hand and shortly after that, we entered into this pandemic that has created fear, anxiety and chaos in my world. I didn’t want to paint pretty landscapes, I wanted to rip and tear and do something physical with my art. So, instead of painting what I was feeling, I used handmade papers and worked with no idea in mind.
During the creation of these pieces, the subconscious started telling me where to go with each one. My dreamscapes were created from the inside out as well, and with the collages, I let the image appear without consciously planning it and have thoroughly enjoyed the process.
It’s a Wonderful World
Cynthia’s collage, “Strange Winds”, was selected by Black Mountain Center for the Arts for their 15th annual Art in Bloom, July 9 - 10, 2021. Her collage was paired with a floral design created by Sally Robinson.
Please contact me to inquire about these paintings or to discuss commissioning your own special piece. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge paintings.
