Peter Madden Encourages Viewers to Form Relationships Between the Unusual
Andrew Robertson — May 20, 2012 — Art & Design
References: ryanrenshaw.squarespace & thisiscolossal
Self-described as a Sculptographer, Peter Madden creates intricate collages using various pictures cut out of National Geographic Magazines and Encyclopedias and suspends them in persplex (safety glass).
When one thinks of a collage, the tendency is to picture a mural composed of various images that in some way relate to each other, as each piece contributes towards a larger, all-encompassing picture. Madden's creations are an amalgamation of various pictures, none of which have any set relationship to one another. The incongruous collection of pictures is precisely what Peter Madden is trying to accomplish, referring to himself as "a collagist of difference."
Because each of the images have no set connection to each other, the onus is on the viewer to form the relationships, making each collage a unique experience of personal association and relevance.
When one thinks of a collage, the tendency is to picture a mural composed of various images that in some way relate to each other, as each piece contributes towards a larger, all-encompassing picture. Madden's creations are an amalgamation of various pictures, none of which have any set relationship to one another. The incongruous collection of pictures is precisely what Peter Madden is trying to accomplish, referring to himself as "a collagist of difference."
Because each of the images have no set connection to each other, the onus is on the viewer to form the relationships, making each collage a unique experience of personal association and relevance.
Trend Themes
1. Unrelated Collage Art - Exploring the trend of creating collages with images that have no set relationship to each other, encouraging viewers to form their own personal associations and relevance.
2. Sculptography - Embracing the trend of combining sculpture and photography to create intricate collages suspended in perspex, allowing for a unique viewing experience.
3. Association-based Art - Engaging with the trend of art that relies on individual interpretation and the viewer's ability to establish connections, fostering personal meaning and emotional resonance.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunity for artists and designers to explore new forms of expression by incorporating unrelated collage techniques, opening up avenues for unique artistic interpretation.
2. Gallery and Exhibition - Disruptive innovation opportunity to curate exhibits that challenge traditional notions of visual coherence and encourage viewer participation in constructing meanings.
3. Print and Publishing - Potential for publishers to collaborate with artists utilizing unrelated collage art, providing innovative visuals for book covers, magazines, and other print media.
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