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Paper Scrap Pooch Collages

Michel Keck Forms the Faces of Dogs Using Leftover Materials

— March 28, 2012 — Lifestyle
Michel Keck has taken the simple elementary school activity of collage-making and elevated it to new levels of artistry. Using canines as her muses, she matches and glues scraps of paper to form realistic looking portraits of a variety of dogs. Though viewers know the technical skill in making these artworks is considerably high, the materials Keck uses to fashion each piece is evocative of projects more commonly seen hung on refrigerators. The sense of irony in these magnificent creations is simply off the charts.

Michel Keck doesn’t leave all the detail work to the pages of old magazines or advertisements either. Audiences will notice she outlines each piece in order to better convey each canine's contours. Making collages similar to these definitely requires a special kind of talent.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Collage Art - Exploring the use of unconventional materials for creating intricate collage artworks, presenting opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly art forms.
2. Hyperrealistic Animal Portraits - Pushing the boundaries of realism in art by creating hyper-detailed and lifelike animal portraits through the medium of collage.
3. Tactile Art Experiences - Bringing a multisensory element to art by incorporating textured materials in collages, offering immersive and interactive artistic experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Craft Supplies - Creating opportunities for new and innovative materials to cater to artists experimenting with unconventional mediums like scraps of paper and other recycled materials.
2. Home Décor and Interior Design - Inspiring designers and decorators to include unique and eye-catching collage artworks in their projects, adding a touch of creativity and personality to spaces.
3. Eco-friendly Gift and Merchandise - Serving as a source of inspiration for eco-conscious brands to create sustainable and distinctive products like greeting cards, prints, and merchandise featuring upcycled collage art.
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