Assembling a Self Portrait: Portrait Collage

NC760-01

In this workshop we will explore the fascinating world of self-portraiture through the lens of collage and assemblage. 

Self-portraits take on a countless number of manifestations: they can be realistically drawn or painted, they can be an emotional, non-realistic expression of yourself, you can simplify your self-portrait into what you feel are your most essential elements, or make a montage of different aspects of yourself without ever including your actual face in the image.

Collage can be defined as seemingly different parts coming together to make a whole. Fabric, pieces of paper, photographs, letters, newspaper clippings, string, or found materials can be used to make a collage. You can draw, print, sew, transfer clippings or photographs onto a collage. Really anything can be used to make a collage! When working in this way, materials that we typically think cannot co-exist do something very interesting visually when placed together, leading to a space that is dynamic and revealing. 

Explore both worlds of self-portraiture and collage to amplify particular elements or energies of yourself and your story, enjoying a dance between chaos and control.

Supplies Needed:

• Elmers Glue & Glue Brushes (old make-up brushes are great!)
• Sumi Ink & Bamboo Brushes
• Soft Chalk Pastels & Charcoal
• Plastic containers for ink, glue & water
• Newspapers, coloured paper, handmade paper, magazines, photographs, photocopies, found objects, fabric, string, fibers, anything that you can use in your collage. 
• Drawing Pencil & Sketchbook

Image:
Madam Repeateat, 2010 by Wangechi Mutu
Mixed media, ink, spray paint and collage on Mylar

Image accessed from Victoria Miro on Nov 13, 2024.

$250 Workshop