GALLERY - Canadian Art for Sale - "Bountiful"

"Bountiful", collage/alternative media, ©2014
This piece was two months in the making.

24" x 30"
archivally preserved, professionally framed

$650 Can

GALLERY - Canadian Art for Sale -"Melody"

"Melody", collage/alternative media, © 2014

20" x 26"

archivally preserved, professionally framed

$500 Can

Collage Making as an Art Form - The Process

I roughly sketch the picture and outline it with thin strips of paper (collage begins). Then I fill in the background using an archival glue stick from Michaels, such as CraftBond.

I begin to fill in sections of my artwork by cutting out pieces of paper from magazines, paying particular attention to the hues needed. In my opinion, it's all about achieving a balance between light and dark.

This meticulous cut and paste procedure continues. At this juncture, I have spent over a dozen hours on the artwork.

It is not until the very end, that the picture becomes apparent (20 hours later). What remains is the final stage - pouring and smoothing a light coat of Podge Glue (archival as well) over the entire surface to seal and protect the finished product. Then it will be named and professionally framed!

"Melody", © 2014, at Sinfonia, Sweet Sixteen event, in Yorkdale, Toronto.

Artist's Statement

            I am a self-taught visual artist who has been doing art since childhood.  In 1988-1989 I worked with a group of artists in Timmins on a Grant Program.  We were taught various techniques such as oil and watercolour painting, printmaking, life drawing, framing and gallery hanging.  I have been a Board Member of SOYRA, the Society of York Region Artists for over a decade.

            My latest technique, (which I have created myself), is in the category of collage, alternative/mixed media.  I use pigment from magazines to create the shapes and hues in paintings.  The process involves a meticulous cut and paste procedure with a final coat of Podge Glue.  The resulting artwork can be framed behind glass or not. 

            I work intuitively, allowing the piece to unravel on its’ own.  The detail is in filling in the colours and shapes to create the final image.  In September 2014, nine of my collages were displayed at McAlpine Ford Lincoln in Aurora.  At Art Aurora 2014 all of my pieces were selected by the juror.   My artwork, “Rock on” was featured in the Arts Exposed 2013 Conference in Markham.  At Art Aurora 2013 two of my pieces were selected by the jurors.  At Art Aurora 2012 all of my pieces were selected by the jurors and one piece, Sequoia National Park,  California, won First Place in its’ category.  My work, “Standing Tall” was selected to be part of the Love the Teachers, YRDSB Art Show (November 29 – December 16, 2012).

Sincerely,

Josie Catalano MacPherson

Josie Catalano MacPherson, M.Ed., B.Ed., Hon.B.A.

"Self Portrait", collage/alternative media, ©2013