I've always loved collage, and create my own virtual ones on polyvore. I really think it's such an underrated art form and has that essence of "I could have done that myself". But the thing is, anybody can cut out a picture and stick it down, but there's such art in creating something beautiful from just a few images and the composition of something so visually interesting is a real skill.
These guys I found have that skill and are true artists.
First up is the amazing Sergei Sviatchenko, who takes the belief that "most photomontage work seems overcooked and hesitant: it usually looks as if the artist is striving for reality". A point of view I agree with whole-heartedly, I really don't think we have seen any true photo-montage artists since the Dada movement with Hannah Hoch. It's refreshing to see such a minimal, simplistic approach to collage. My favourite of his pieces are from his pop-up style series "The Soft Parade, 2006" He also keeps a fashion/photography blog which is very popular and equally, perfectly minimalistic and concentrated. He's a definite new favourite of mine.
From 'The Soft Parade, 2006'
From various 'Less' series
From 3D series 'lighting of the property II, 2009'
My other new favourite person is Sean Mackaoui, a photomontage artist also specialising in animation. His website is to die for, with so many brilliant interactive features. To view one of his works on a larger scale, you have to drop it through a factory style machine for it to be rollered and fed out the other side! And on entering the site, you are greeted with a swinging trapeze artist to jump on your chosen country. His work is just as playful and humorous as his website. Viewing his work in this way can get a bit tedious, but it's worth it....here's a little taster to save you the bother...
Thanks for popping by :)
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