David Szauder — Berlin, Germany

What is the attraction of collages and montages? “It means complete freedom, especially mixed media. Since the digital world is constantly changing and the range of possibilities is quite large, it would be limiting for me to always deal with the same media. Dick Higgins, founder of the Fluxus movement, used the term ‘intermedia’ back in the 1960s. This roughly...

Scholar — Los Angeles, USA

“It’s about being able to express ourselves without constraint. There’s something about the texture and raw nature of material and creating structure from chaos that we love, and quilting a visual out of multiple aesthetics or contrasting styles adds personality and flair and gives another layer of depth to how expressive any moment can become.”...

IS Creative Studio — Lima, Peru

“We encounter various challenges arising from the rules we establish and the media we choose to work with, which influences the pace of our interactions. For example, using ink on paper typically allows for a faster workflow compared to working with a collage. The time frame for each interaction is dependent on the specific media we opt for; some require...

Safwa Gamal Salem — Giza, Egypt

What is the attraction of collages and montages? “It is the integration between the emotional side, which comes from using suitable colours, well-chosen words that touch hearts with the desired meanings and, in the case of montages, effective voice-over or music; and the physical side, which comes from using clear and simple design elements.”...