Ophelia's work is clearly beautiful—ornate magazine cutout collages, featuring gems and satiny textures. I would describe her flower collages as very luxurious! But is a flower just a flower? she says. I don't think it's just luck, as she claims, that her art has been well received.
Name (Real or Screename): Ophelia Chong
URL (Blog, Website): www.flickr.com/photos/opheliachong/
Location (Where are you from?): Born in Canada, Now residing in Los Angeles, CA
Q: Describe your work in 10 words or less.
A: Glue, paper, exacto knife, band aids.
Q: What do you like to work with (magazines, photographs, vintage)? Be specific!
A: Magazines, Rococo, Renaissance, flemish, religious, romantic paintings.
Q: How long have you been creating collages and what made you start?
A: Since I was 10 years old. In an art class where the teacher asked us to create an image using old Sears catalogues.
Q: Are you solely an artist, or do you work in another profession?
A: I am a graphic designer by trade, and a published artist by luck.
A: Yes, I have a BFA in Fine Arts Painting from Art Center College Of Design.
Q: Explain your favourite techniques.
A: Free form thinking, not planning on how a piece will look. Only finishing when I know its finished.
Q: Describe your favourite piece ever created.
A: The last one.
Q: What other artists do you admire?
A: Joseph Cornell, Raushenberg, JMW Turner, Lucian Freud, 18th century painters.
Thanks Ophelia!
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Thank you aprile. You are amazing and than you for your support of all artists. :O)
Ophelia Chong