Dawn's collages are an great take on surrealism, the subject matter is of course on the mark, but the thing that makes them great is the way her shapes blend together. She is creating crazy scenes and layouts that look like they were always arranged that way. Her pieces remind me of one of her influences, Dalí, because of the near seamlessness--her works are much brighter and more feminine though!

Dawn Arsenaux
http://www.flickr.com/people/msneauxneauxs-alter/
Seattle, Washington

Describe your work in 10 words or less.

Surrealism & Dadaism meticulously blended, settling racing thoughts.

What do you like to work with (magazines, photographs, vintage)? Be specific!

I like using vintage papers: magazines, damaged books etc. I don't like to see a damaged book destroyed when it can simply be rejuvenated - giving it a second life.

How long have you been creating collages and what made you start?

I have been creating collages since 2009. It all started with a life defining event and It never stopped.

Are you solely an artist, or do you work in another profession?

I am soley an artist.

Do you have any formal art training?

No formal training, self taught!

Explain your favourite techniques.

Hand cut & paste with scissors & spray adhesive.

Describe your favourite piece ever created.

"8" - unborn fetus celebrating birth.

What other artists do you admire?

Clovis Trouille, Marc Chagal, Max Ernst, Egon Schiele, Dino Valls, Victor Vasarely, Gustav Klimpt, Maxfield Parrish, Salvador Dali, Beatrice Wood, Marcel Duchamp, Pierre Bonnard, Andre Breton, William Blake, Randi Antonsen, Fulchran-Jean Harriet & Hieronymus Bosch, are my main sources of inspiration.

Thanks Dawn!