Dreams of Paper Houses

Sandra Mirabelli (Ottawa Public Art Program Coordinator), Kristina Frangione (Assistant) pose alongside the C4 Cabinet, CCCC Project, Hintonburg Community Centre, 2009 (Photo: Lorraine Victor)

As a child I loved miniature doll houses. A friend of mine had a beautiful three-story one filled with exquisite tiny objects. I could only dream of having one […]

The Collage Artist Goes to Back to School!

In Catherine's class we discussed Betye Saar's assemblage "Ragtime" (2005, 19" x 20" x 2") which references slavery, African-American music and the American Civil War.

Since April, I’ve been volunteering at an elementary school. It’s one of my business goals to research working with children because I’d like to offer workshops for them […]

Collage Art: Stuck on the Royals

The Future, Mixed Media Journal Page, February 3 2010

I don’t know about you but I’ve found myself totally reeled in by the upcoming Royal Wedding! For months now I’ve tried to resist the big media hoopla surrounding the upcoming royal nuptials of William and Kate – being a great critic of media […]

Put All Your Troubles in a God Jar

My Newest God Jar, January 2011

Several years ago, I was feeling down and out about life. Living each new day was a scary thing. Terrified of what prospects the future held, I spent many a sleepless night. Turning a blind eye to the successful celebratory moments of my life, I viewed it […]

Claudine Hellmuth’s Collage Discovery: Books Worth Exploring

Mini Sketchbook, Fly Girl Test, Encaustic Collage September 2005

While working towards my visual arts degree, I dabbled in many different art forms – in university I learned much about the history of collage and mixed media art and artists, as well as experimenting with various methods related to it. I […]

The Joseph Cornell Box: Found Objects, Magical Worlds (2006)

"Fly Girl" 2006 by Michelle Casey (Cornell-inspired assemblage)

Book Review of Joan Sommer’s & Ascha Drake’s: The Joseph Cornell Box: Found Objects, Magical Worlds (2006) A Thoughtful Tribute to Joseph Cornell

It was by chance last week, while putting to use the gift card I got from my sister […]

Getting to Know Collage Definition, History & Techniques

"Medici Princess", Joseph Cornell, 1948, Assemblage

When I started announcing my upcoming collage show in June, I got many strange looks from folks. Collaging – “What’s that?” they asked. I usually began with well… in French “colle” means “to glue”… . Long story short, collaging can be as simple as taking pieces paper […]