KODACHROME (2024)

“Collage” is an art form where pieces of found photographs, magazines, clippings, or other media are glued together into a singular work. While it is possible to trace its origin to the advent of paper, collage became its own medium during early 1900s when Surrealist artists explored how cutting and joining different photographs or other printed materials led to dreamlike images that tapped into the subconscious of both the artist and viewer. Now with the ability to select, cut, and paste any digital media, collage has very much become synonymous to free association, yet it can be a powerful tool to communicate what is in one’s imagination when directed towards a specific content area or theme. This collage is made from cutout taken from various books containing images from the 1930s. The type of film common during this time was called “Kodachrome” and it was know for its bright and natural colors. Yet these vivid images often masked the racial and economic realities of the time. For example, while the photographs of sharecroppers were commissioned by the United States Government’s “New Deal” to accurately document the progress of WPA projects, it is clear these figures were staged and depict a better quality-of-life than what was the general reality of the time. Just as any good company advertises, governments use propaganda to further their interest; and it our obligation to consume responsibly. This collage is shipped matted and ready to be framed. 

Materials: Assembled book images 
Matted Dimensions: 25” x 25” 
Approximate Total Weight: 1.75 lbs.