JoAnn Deck ~ Artwork: COLLAGE

Artist Statement

For me it always begins with the color, and then the elements. My work is about process, first the coloring of the papers and/or fabric, then selection of unlikely combinations of elements and materials. For my collage work I particularly find irresistible those things that aren’t considered to be “artist materials". Often these are not at first, recognizable, if ever. I add texture, shape and depth to the surface by searching through my vast collection of finds and cast-offs for just the perfect compositional components for each piece. I particularly enjoy the thrill of finding and transforming something someone else has discarded as useless

education & life experience

Over the yeas my college course work has included; drawing, painting, collage, textile surface design, ceramics, 2D & 3D design, garment pattern drafting & construction, graphic design, photography, and even floral design.
I studied introductory surface design at Harper College.
Repeatable Dyeing at The Fine Line with Laura Wasilowski
Beginning surface design with textile artist Tammy Deck
Specialty surface design with designer Joy Lavrencik
Advanced textile design intensives with these top surface design instructors
Jane Dunnewold
Ann Johnston

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COLLAGE

professional affiliations