Study for Large Format 07 Collage

My work generates quite a lot of leftovers; little chunks of unused card inscribed with a variety of disconnected elements. I keep them safe in folders to incorporate into new compositions, to add something a little bit unexpected here and there. I started playing around making small compositions using only these leftovers. Once i realised something interesting was happening, I restricted myself to a 10x7cm frame but mounted the pieces on A4 cartridge paper to make it look sharp and pristine. I really enjoyed composing these. I wasn't particularly aiming for anything; I just keep trying different pieces and moving them around until something in my brain clicks and says, "yes". It's very intuitive. I realised that this would be a good way of developing larger abstract works; work small and then scale up. It's something I definitely intend to try in the future. This unframed artwork consists of a 10x7cm composition mounted on A4 paper (21 x 30cm). When framing, the full size of the paper should be maintained, with no mount, to maintain the negative space around the composition.