Quadratic Expression
4 collage miniatures by J A Dixon
11.25 x 11.25 inches
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Quadratic Expression
Tuesday, November 12th, 2013Excessive Understatement
Monday, November 11th, 2013
Excessive Understatement
collage miniature by J A Dixon
6 x 7.25 inches
private collection
Bibelot Series
Tuesday, November 5th, 2013“The museum suffered a crisis in July 1994, when burglars broke into the jewel room and stole 103 pieces worth $1.6 million, including most of the bibelot collection. The biggest art heist in Kentucky history remained a mystery for five years, and then a group of Ohio thieves was caught and convicted. Unfortunately, the bibelots apparently had been dismantled and sold as scrap for a fraction of their value.”
— Tom Eblen, Lexington Herald-Leader
I made a visit to the Jewel Room at the Headley-Whitney Museum only once, many years ago, and I was deeply inspired by the capacity to bring raw imagination into physical manifestation. The heartbreaking theft of numerous bibelot masterworks makes it nearly impossible for me to return and view a diminished collection. I have dedicated this series of miniatures to my vivid memory of what used to be.
Dedicated to the lost masterworks of George Headley.
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Dawn Goes Down to Day
Saturday, November 2nd, 2013
Day One / Open Studios ARTTOUR —
How much sleep I got last night will remain a secret, but I crossed the finish line with everything in place to welcome the public today. We had a steady trickle of folks who enjoyed viewing and talking about art. The design studio, art studio, and gallery/meeting space were looking fine (not to mention the exterior facade), and it feels like I have not caught my breath for several months. Dana outdid herself with some tasty punch and snacks for guests, and she was bragging on my collage all day. Nothing feels like reaching an ambitious goal with a kindred spirit, and I wish every friend in the world had been with me today, too.
Dawn Goes Down to Day
collage miniature by J A Dixon
4 x 4 inches
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B O O !
Thursday, October 31st, 2013
Halloween Frolic
collage miniature by J A Dixon
4 x 4 inches
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Autumn Ode (to Merz)
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013This is a collage artwork that I currently have on display as part of the “Autumn Glory” exhibition in the Mahan Gallery at the Boyle County Public Library. If you find yourself in downtown Danville, please stop by the show. It lasts until December 1st.
Autumn Ode (to Merz)
mixed-media collage by J A Dixon
16 x 20 inches, framed
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Attitude of Flight
Sunday, October 13th, 2013
Attitude of Flight
collage miniature by J A Dixon
3.875 x 5.875 inches
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The Fruit of Deceit
Thursday, October 10th, 2013
The Fruit of Deceit
collage miniature by J A Dixon
4.25 x 4.25 inches
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Theme and Variation in Collage, part 3
Friday, September 27th, 2013“To me I think artists in general make a statement — and for the rest of their lives — every album, every book — are variations on a theme.”
— Mark Mothersbaugh
Here are two examples of my ongoing participation in groups that collaborate through thematic emphasis. Gentle Zephyr is a response to the theme of “music” at the Collage facebook page, but I also made obvious reference to the previous album, “atomic bombs.” Tir de Duc is my second submission to the Target Practice project initiated by L T Holmes. The exciting collaboration that makes use of vintage paper targets has taken on a new significance in recent weeks. Collage artists could spend all their available time interacting with each other through the many active collaborative formats. It is important to find the proper balance between solitary investigation and the dynamic cross-fertilization taking place within contemporary collage.
Gentle Zephyr
collage miniature by J A Dixon
6.625 x 9.25 inches
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Tir de Duc
collage miniature by J A Dixon
vintage target from L T Holmes
8 x 10 inches
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Theme and Variation in Collage, part 2
Saturday, August 10th, 2013“But now I had these targets, and something grand in me wanted to make the two divergent threads — one of my artwork, one of my father — intertwine.”
— Laura Tringali Holmes
An increasingly engaging form of collaboration in collage is the coming together of a diverse group to explore the shared concept. In my last post we looked at an example in which the participants artistically exploited an image or thematic suggestion. Today we feature a remarkable project launched by L T Holmes that makes use of nearly identical vintage paper targets she has magnanimously provided to those taking part. Anyone reading this is urged to investigate her recent blog entry that offers an affecting backstory for the “Target Practice” initiative.
As this outstanding series takes shape, I cannot help but think of the Merz painting, “Hitler Gang,” and how KS (as usual) was just a bit ahead of us. If he thought a target was a cool collage ingredient nearly 70 years ago, I am, for one, quite content to continue digging the ground he broke. At least we are not fearing for our personal safety, thank heaven.
Friday, 1963
collage miniature by J A Dixon
vintage target from L T Holmes
6 x 7 inches
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Sweet Contamination
Friday, August 9th, 2013The thematic series has a long tradition in the visual arts. Collage and assemblage are no different, thanks to the groundbreaking legacy of Joseph Cornell. Preparations are under way for me to expand the Silk Road Series that I began in March. Creating variations within a thematic limitation has also become a fixture of current collaboration in collage. An artist will suggest the visual parameter (such as T R Flowers did recently with an “Atomic Bombs” album at facebook) and participants respond with their individual interpretations. Here’s my contribution to that particular series:
Sweet Contamination
collage miniature by J A Dixon
7.875 x 5.5 inches
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