Ronkonkoma, New York, USA. Derek Owens says about his work, "A book of fables inspired by artist Caroline Golden. Clairvoyant poetry sealed in a cube of ectoplasm. Diagrammatic collage essays. Scrolled fictions tucked inside bottles nesting within a facsimile of hollow earth. Wunderkammers. Spells to silence that cancer of a president. Pillbox poetries. Voyager probe B-sides. Mythopoetical videos made from backyard installations. A preoccupation with twins, doors, and crashing planes. Girl anarchists exploding bombs. All this and then some on my website."

Johann + Edwards at Christchurch Art Gallery in Christchurch, New Zealand through 9 February 2025. Transformation is at the heart of “Mutability–propositions to an unknown universe”. It features the work of Victoria Edwards and Ina Johann, Ōtautahi Christchurch-based artists who have collaborated as “Edwards + Johann” since 2007. Edwards + Johann use a range of different materials and processes–photography, drawing, collage, sculpture and more–often layering these over each other so that their works evolve through multiple states. “Edwards + Johann: Mutabilities—propositions to an unknown universe” combines a selection of works from the last five years with new sculptures–some still in a state of “becoming”–to deliver an intriguing and transporting art experience.

In Collage Book News, we report on Black Scat Books' Fuzz Against Smut, a collaged reimagining of Fuzz Against Junk, written by Akbar Del Piombo with collages by Norman Rubington which became a “beatnik classic” in the 1960s. The new, 7”x5” volume contains a story by Angelo Pastormerlo and Derek Pell, with extensive collage illustrations by Norman Conquest.

Janet Van Fleet at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier, Vermont, USA through 28 January 2025. MOVEMENT is a site specific installation created by Janet Van Fleet. Van Fleet’s work uses materials that have had a previous life – found objects, reclaimed wood, and bits of metal–cobbled together with wood, wire, and screws. Sculptures of creatures, vehicles, and conveyances of all kinds will be sailing, rolling, and striding through the gallery. Van Fleet has been creating installations that involve the movement of various life forms since 1998.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Christiane Chabot writes, "These works come from my studio, constituting a cabinet of curiosities through the very fact of their assembly. Some of the images refer to my own production through fragments of original drawings or photographs of works, such as the statuettes that have been the subject of recent research. The visual composition is constructed using techniques including photo collage, original drawings and with materials such as rare papers and gold leaf, as well as parts painted directly on the support."

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. "This pre-aged paper I collected served as a unique texture for the old run down buildings I was making." Seth Clark holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. Since 2009, he has shown his work extensively in solo and group shows throughout the US, including at the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Chautauqua Institution. A portfolio of artwork appears in Kolaj #40.

Each issue of Kolaj Magazine features portfolios of contemporary artists alongside critical commentary as a means of developing a deeper understanding of collage as both a medium and a genre. To be considered, register with the Kolaj Magazine Artist Directory at www.kolajmagazine.com.

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Final deadline to apply: Thursday, 19 December 2024. Curating is a vital part of art’s function: a curator creates a bridge between artwork and audience. For artists, this process can be confusing and mysterious. The goal of the Curating Collage Workshop is to equip artists with the tools to curate their own work, to work with curators, and build exhibitions that connect with diverse audiences.

Next Deadline: Friday, 31 January 2025. Kolaj Institute’s Solo Residencies are designed to provide artists, curators, and writers with dedicated time and space to work on a project. Kolaj Institute Gallery in New Orleans includes a fully fitted bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen that allow us to provide housing for artists who come to New Orleans to develop their practice and make artwork.