Surrealistic Collage

Using the Principles of Design

CollageCollage – is a work of art created by gluing bits of paper, fabric scraps, photographs or other materials together. In this art experience we are using magazines.

Surrealism

The Surrealist style of art is based on the idea of expressing unconscious thoughts,typically dream-like images with a high degree of realism in technique.

CollageToday we are going to combine the principles of collage with the surrealistic style. You are to browse through the magazines and find a minimum of four images.

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Keep in mind that that when the images are Combined they will create a dream likecomposition.

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Avoid lettering and cut out images that have a strong visual message.

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The images you select can be a variety of sizes. Think about contrast and choose images that are dark and light in color.

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You might decide to use the whole image or just part of the image. Make sure you exhibit craftsmanship and cut accurately.

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Think carefully about how you will put these images together to create and interesting and perhaps shocking picture to attract the viewer attention.

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Arrange your cut-out images on the paper first and then glue them in place. Draw the glue on like you are using a marker so the gluing will be neat.

Surrealistic CollageArrange your images in the composition to create balance and an area of emphasis. Your images should not cover the composition completely.

Surrealistic CollageComplete the composition by filling in the space with a realistic background. Here the background was filled in to make the images appear like they are at the beach.

Surrealistic CollageIn this composition the artist wanted to leave out the lettering and advertising products. So that part is cut out and the shoulder and hair are drawn back in to finish the image.

Surrealistic CollageTo give the composition a feeling of movement the waves were added to enhance the action of the penguin surfing down the waves of hair.

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To contrast with the black and white color of the penguin a sunset was used to

fill in the sky.

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As the background was filled-in a beach chair was added to the shore to balance and add to the beach theme.

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Did you notice that the colors of the sunset were repeated in the chair to add balance and unity to the artwork?

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To keep the images looking realistic shading was added to make the drawn objects appear 3 dimensional like the magazine photographsand artwork.

Surrealistic CollageRemember to stay true to the surrealistic theme. Have fun and challenge your imagination while surprising and amazing your fellow artists.

Example

Conclusion

On the back of your collage write a short story that describes the moment in time you are trying to illustrate in your composition.

Title your work!

A dog’s day at the BMX track