Raoul's collages embody a retro illustration style, that you can tell is very influenced by the Dada style. His work also has a sense of humour reminiscent of that style. I like that a lot of his work features portraits, because collage portraits are really interesting and the few people who make them make them really well.
Raoul Weiller
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raoul_weiller/
East Coast, USA
Q: Describe your work in 10 words or less.
A: Assembled figures, a bit dark, with humour!
Q: What do you like to work with (magazines, photographs, vintage)? Be specific!
A: I like anything retro, old mags, industrial books, postcards, Ebay's a great source.
Q: How long have you been creating collages and what made you start?
A: Around 15 years ago, in graphic design classes, the assignments required us to illustrate whatever brochure or poster. Since I had no drawing skills, I learned collage by necessity! I've been making them ever since.
Q: Are you solely an artist, or do you work in another profession?
A: My day job is totally removed from art which I do at night and weekends.
Q: Do you have any formal art training?
A: Aside from some intro drawing classes, I'm self taught.
Q: Explain your favourite techniques.
A: I grab a pile of mags and pick images I like. I usually work on several figures at a time pushing images around until interesting combinations occur.
Q: Describe your favourite piece ever created.
A: It's always the one I just finished!
Q: What other artists do you admire?
A: The Dada folks (Ernst, Hoch, Housman, etc.) and all the cool artists on Flickr who truly inspire me.
Thanks Raoul!
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I really love the humor, the dada style and the retro elements in collage.