An experimental series combining photography, illustration, and digital manipulation to create surreal compositions.
Series Overview
The Digital Collage Series represents an experimental phase where traditional collage techniques meet modern digital tools. Each piece combines multiple sources—photographs, illustrations, textures, and digital paintings—into cohesive surreal narratives.
Artistic Approach
This series challenges the boundaries between different art forms by seamlessly blending:
- Vintage photography
- Modern digital illustration
- Hand-drawn elements
- 3D rendered objects
- Found textures and patterns
Themes Explored
Memory and Time
Many pieces in this series explore how memories fragment and recombine, using visual metaphors of layered imagery and transparent overlays.
Nature and Technology
The juxtaposition of organic forms with geometric, technological elements creates tension and harmony in equal measure.
Identity and Transformation
Multiple figures and objects merge and transform, suggesting fluidity of identity and constant change.
Technical Methods
Source Material Collection
- Personal photography library
- Public domain images
- Custom illustrations
- 3D rendered elements
- Scanned textures
Composition Process
- Conceptual sketching - rough layout ideas
- Source gathering - collecting appropriate elements
- Digital assembly - layering in Photoshop
- Color harmonization - unified color grading
- Detail refinement - adding shadows, highlights, textures
- Final adjustments - overall composition balance
Tools Used
- Adobe Photoshop (primary)
- Adobe Illustrator (vector elements)
- Procreate (hand-drawn additions)
- Topaz Labs AI tools (selective enhancement)
Exhibition History
Select pieces from this series have been featured in:
- Digital Art Gallery (Online), 2024
- Mixed Media Exhibition, Local Arts Center, 2024
- Various online publications and blogs
Available Works
Several pieces from this series are available as:
- Limited edition prints
- NFT releases
- Licensing for commercial use
Future Direction
This series continues to evolve, with new pieces being added as inspiration strikes. Future explorations will incorporate:
- Animation and motion
- Interactive elements
- Augmented reality features
- Generative AI collaboration