I spent all of my memorable life searching for a something that was found somewhere in the Rocky Mountains, during a magical week in May, 2021…
A much needed respite introduced me to the Rocky Mountains, seen in person for the first time, during that very tender week of awe. There was a certainty in knowing that there was no need to search again. All was found, and love for life was felt in every beating cell.
The resulting series of 12” x 12” collages were intentionally left just as tender, leaving hints of all processes exposed: bare gesso, pencil sketches, layers of ink transfer, and then finally layers of traditional collage methods. I wanted to imitate that feeling of a precious photograph kept in a drawer, slightly blemished over time, after years of revisiting the good times again and again. I have always been prematurely nostalgic.
Enlarged archival proofs were printed to be displayed alongside the originals, emphasizing patterns and textures. Custom prints can be ordered by request.
Unless otherwise noted, originals are ready to hang in walnut floater frames.
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About Amber Williams:
Collage has been my preferred form of artistic expression since childhood. I rediscovered my passion and have been refining my skills since 2010. I create landscapes, both real and imaginary, and will occasionally create other compositions and commissions as well. My collage methods are self-taught and have evolved over time. Primary source materials are security envelope patterns, magazines, and books. Since so much of human history is documented by the trash created, my process is an unintentional wink to my previous studies of Anthropology. Compositions start with deconstructing materials by color, pattern, shape, etc. More often than not, I go in attempting to create depth. My preferred tool is scissors, and I also use a variety of hole punch shapes. Substrate is typically wood panel. Currently I use Liquitex gel medium for assemblage, followed by a top coat for additional protection. Some collages include layers of polycrylic image transfer, a method learned from a colleague in 2019. With all of my collages, I take the opportunity to let my mind wander—revisiting memories and imaging purpose. Art saves.
