Rocky Mountain Collage

Janice_mcdonald_collage005_2The newly formed Rocky Mountain Collage Society is having their first annual members' show August 18 - September 5th at Mesa State College's Johnson Gallery in Grand Junction. Gayle Gerson contacted me about the show and graciously met me in Denver this past weekend to pick up my work and personally transfer it to Grand Junction. I'm pleased to be involved in the inaugural show. At left is "Undercurrent," one of the two pieces that I submitted. It is 10 x 10 x 1", collage on wood panel.

Journal page

Mcdonald71208Another page from the junk mail journal, circa 7.12.08, composed mostly of a subscription mailing offer for Midwest Living magazine -- several pieces sent in a plastic bag -- plenty of imagery to work with! A gluestick, some Tazo giant peach iced tea, and quiet equals a relaxing evening playing with paper and shape.

Details

Janice_mcdonalddetail001This is a detail from a 24 inch square, commissioned collage that I delivered last week. This portion of it reminds me of the drive I am taking down several boulevards to visit my Mom each day. There is a sort of tunnel of trees that is so refreshing to the eye. I have been bogged down in details lately it seems and I am anxious to get back to my collage work and to this blog on a more regular basis.