Andrea really finds beauty in everyday things, such as bus tickets. And I love the way she uses them, big bold numbers setting the scene for the entire collage. It may make you think differently about your ticket the next time you're waiting for the bus!
Andrea Nicola
rainbowrama.carbonmade.com, aphazia.deviantart.com, aphazia.livejournal.com
Manila, Philippines
Q: Describe your work in 10 words or less.
A: I-want-to-live-here fantasy worlds with hidden pockets.
Q: What do you like to work with (magazines, photographs, vintage)? Be specific!
A: Ephemera and vintage magazines/books fascinate me. I like the texture of lace and the uniformity of sticker dots. I've also been collecting bus tickets since I started commuting. I like how unique bus tickets here are, they inspire me a lot.
Q: How long have you been creating collages and what made you start?
A: Aside from my teen obsession with huge collages on my bedroom walls, I covered my notebooks with magazine cutouts featuring small things and pretty faces I loved. Creating collages relaxes me and makes me feel powerful. With collages, I can create little stories with that "just-right" ending.
Q: Are you solely an artist, or do you work in another profession?
A: Right now I am a Multimedia engineer specializing in layout and desktop publishing, but I try to create crafts and collages as much as possible after work.
Q: Do you have any formal art training?
A: Nope.
Q: Explain your favourite techniques.
A: I often begin with a color scheme in mind. Sometimes I get my inspiration from the colors of bus tickets. From there, I gather materials following that scheme and often change the elements in the piece until I'm satisfied. I like layering my collages with hand painted sticker dots. I'm in this sparkly phase, and I bought this metallic watercolor set that I love. It rarely shows when you scan the pieces though.
Q: Describe your favourite piece ever created.
A: This piece with a vintage image of a bird with bits of pink ribbon that's covered with a shiny layer of creamy metallic paint. It was just everything I love in a small piece of paper but I love how it turned out. I wish those sparkly areas would show on screen.
Q: What other artists do you admire?
A: I adore a lot of crafty and artistic bloggers, like Keri Smith, Lisa Congdon, Galadarling and Ginny Branch. I also admire Sabrina Ward Harrison, Maira Kalman and Takashi Iwasaki. There are lots of very talented and inspiring people in blogland. :)
Thanks Andrea!
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thanks for this!:D