Meg Hitchcock Puts a Creative Spin on Old Religious Texts
Matt Ho — April 6, 2011 — Social Good
References: meghitchcock & thisiscolossal
Meg Hitchcock has got to be the most patient person in the world considering how incredibly time-consuming her methods for completing her artworks are. The talented artist cuts up various passages from one religious text and puts them together to form another. So for example, as Hitchcock puts it, she may cut-out a passage from the Old Testament and reassemble the letters to form a passage from the Bhagavad Gita. But instead of just pasting texts together, she carefully arranges them to form unique collages and shapes. Her work can take up to five hours to complete one piece.
Meg Hitchcock's work is definitely a must-see. The amount of time she puts into it and the creative concepts should be more than convincing to check her art pieces out.
Meg Hitchcock's work is definitely a must-see. The amount of time she puts into it and the creative concepts should be more than convincing to check her art pieces out.
Trend Themes
1. Religious Textual Mashups - Exploring the possibilities of cutting and re-arranging text from different religious texts to create new meanings and interpretations.
2. Typography Collage Art - Combining artistic collages with textual elements to create unique and visually stunning pieces of art.
3. Handmade Artwork - Revitalizing the traditional art of hand-cutting and pasting with modern design and subject matter.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - There are opportunities for artists and galleries to explore incorporating religious themes into contemporary artwork and design.
2. Printing and Publishing - Incorporating creative typography and collage elements into publications, books, and other print media can enhance visual appeal and interest for readers.
3. Religious Institutions - Exploring new ways of interpreting and presenting religious texts and themes through art and design can engage and inspire new audiences.
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