Earthly Delights Collage

I grew up in the 1960’s and 1970’s with dreams of exploring far walks of life. My bible was National Geographic. It contained all of my interests; travel, photography, adventure and science. My work is about capturing nostalgia in a contemporary way. I construct whimsical surreal compositions into complex visual stories, exploring relationships in the world. The work embodies the attitude that anything is possible. I combine vintage images from magazines and books with my personal photographs through collage. I am motivated by the pursuit of the hunt for the images both in print and through the viewfinder. The process of hand cutting and then layering pieces into exaggerated forms is simultaneously meditative and stimulating. I love juxtaposing my glossy modern photos with matte vintage paper. All of these images are from the original source; I don’t photocopy, scan or use photo shop. Each piece is one of a kind. Interviews: https://www.collagecollective.co/showcase/susan-lerner https://explorewashingtonct.com/susan-lerner/ Publications: Collage by Women: 50 Essential Contemporary Artists by Rebeka Elizegi (Promopress, Spain) 1340 Art Magazine Q1-2018 the Netherlands Annual 2017 Collage Collective Co Australia Annual 2016 Collage Collective Co Australia Notable sales: Restaurateur David Bouley