Kollaasityöskentely

Kollaasityöskentely refers to the artistic practice of creating collages. This involves assembling different materials, such as photographs, paper fragments, textiles, and found objects, onto a surface to form a new, unified image or composition. The term originates from the French word "coller," meaning to glue.

The process of collage can be purely aesthetic, aiming to create visually striking arrangements, or it can carry conceptual weight, using the juxtaposition of disparate elements to convey ideas, tell stories, or evoke emotions. Artists may use elements that are thematically related or deliberately contrast them to create tension or humor. The materials themselves can be carefully selected for their texture, color, and meaning.

Collage emerged as a significant art form in the early 20th century, notably with Cubist artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, who incorporated pasted paper into their paintings. It was further explored by movements such as Dadaism and Surrealism, where it was used to challenge traditional artistic conventions and explore the subconscious. Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, collage has remained a versatile and accessible medium for artists across various disciplines, including fine art, graphic design, and illustration. It can be created using traditional methods with glue and scissors or digitally, employing image editing software.