Shelby started her collages in a unique way, to illustrate her blog posts and to liven things up a bit. I absolutely love her aesthetic, and it could be because I love Urban Outfitters—where she is currently working. It seems like a perfect match to me! She has updated her blog since I put together this post, so take a look at the new collages!
Name (Real or Screename): Shelby DiMarco
URL (Blog, Website): www.fleurlux.blogspot.com
Location (Where are you from?): Los Angeles
Q: Describe your work in 10 words or less.
A: Old tenant building with peeling wallpaper, old
anatomy, rocks & minerals.
Q: What do you like to work with (magazines, photographs, vintage)? Be specific!
A: I like to work with old books, old letters, lots of
magazines, appealing images of old anatomy, old science,
textures of water stained bricks, fashion images from random
blogs, rocks & minerals, peeling wallpaper & maps.
Q: How long have you been creating collages and what made you start?
A: I've been making collages for about a year or so. What
made me start was my wanting to vivify my blog, everything
just went from there…
Q: Are you solely an artist, or do you work in another profession?
A: All my work is solo. But soon I start work with the Urban
Outfitters creative team.
A: None.
Q: Explain your favourite techniques.
A: Finding images that dont seem to go together.
Q: Describe your favourite piece ever created.
A: I'd have to say the girl with paper wings that have eyes on it, and her dress have minerals all over it. It's a
cut/paste, I felt really satisfied after making it.
Q: What other artists do you admire?
A: Oh, so many. To name a few, Alphonse Mucha, Joseph
Cornell, Lina Scheynius, Wendy Bevan.
Thanks Shelby!
