"Out on Loan"
I recently exhibited this collage at a local gallery as part of a small group exhibition.
It was almost a last minute decision but I was keen to show something a little different from my usual oil paintings and with a degree of spontaneity or stream of consciousness about it.
I decided to collage a lot of old book stub receipts from a local university library where I have been going for years (not the uni, just the library) for inspirational books by artists and writers.
There’s a montage of those stubs here along with collaged parts of my paintings (canvas) and prints, quotes, mistakes, ink, charcoal, pastel, spilled wine, newspaper, part of a letter from artist George Gittoes, a photo of my dad when he was singing in circuses, poetry, Kandinsky’s theory on art and my own theory (an American dollar note).
I must say I was inspired by redbubbles very own Herkissable and the recent postings from her journal to actually publish this (it’s been a while :)
Anyway, enough of my rambling.. here it is.. my mixed media collage and a few close ups for good measure..
Thanks for dropping by!
-Leith
www.leithomalley.com
"Out on Loan" belongs to the following groups:
Layered with Texture
thickblackoutline
this looks amazing! :) so much to look at
greenbeards
A wall of inspirations of an inspiration made inspiring. Love the genuine, home-decked feel to this.
kipishiux
perfect! very great – love this manipulation and variety of materials. Well done!!
cisco
great to see the new work buddy, very heartfelt and arresting piece. PR
Aurora Pintore
I like it very much!!!!
jamiewinter
most excellent work
Herkissable
Ohhh this is sooo great crikey your there already with the journal thing!! its awesome…love it…x
Karin Taylor
fantastic
i’ve enjoyed herkissable’s stuff lately also
when i saw this I was excited by it
very different and enjoyable
thx
shanghaiwu
this is brilliant/just love it
Em3rge
beauty.
Faith Puleston
Splendid work, Leith. I love collages but have never tried to do one. I think I’ve been too browbeaten by all the splendid ones around. This is no exception, but this one inspires me to have another go since it is not piled up with the contents of a gift shop or someone’s bottom drawer or worse! My compliments on an great portfolio!
Leith O'Malley replied
It’s so nice hearing that you inspired someone in some way. Thankyou Faith for all your comments!
Viviane Cathmoir
I’m a fan of Herkissable’s journal pages too! This collage is super – so much to look at and discover and such wonderful colours as well. The whole thing flows beautifully. Well done!
Imber
Great work!
kimshillington
I love it when artists really get personal with their work and this is intimate Leith. I love all the stubs you have kept and included in this, it really adds some history and interest. The focal point with the portrait totally draws me in and has me wanting to follow around the figure to see whats gone on in his world.
I am sure we are in tune you know. It was only a month ago I had to do a collage piece for a school project and I had such fun layering and working the objects. I also see you mention Kandinsky…..well I used him for a tutorial and while I am not a huge fan of his work, I thought his Colour Theory was very interesting and well worth a read.
Beautiful work Leith x
bdog09
nice work.
Lesley Hill
Cool work just love a good collage. Well done Leith.
Namueh
GReat composition!
Jenny Davis
Love the feel of this piece and the layering is fantastic
MissyJ
Good call to exhibit, its great.
HeatherTS
wow..i love your work….
Leith O'Malley replied
Thanks!
You rock like a Z :)
HeatherTS
buwahahaha! kick ass!
robyn nuttall
wonderful piece of art Leith—I love the gestural and textural effects here!
Leith O'Malley replied
Wow!
Thanks Robyn.. means a lot.. your work is magnificent!
Midori Furze
I love it!!
Awesome!!
helene ruiz
Love this
Robin Robb
Great work. I love the emotion on the face and the abstract feel. Keeps your eyes on the piece.
PJ Ryan
fascinating work
Tracy Bollinger
What a moving piece. Every time I look at it I see something I missed last time. Love it :)
Leith O'Malley replied
Thanks Trace, your imagery is pretty incredible so that’s a nice conpliment :)
Julia Thomas
wow what a great piece – would love it if you added it to my group ‘Layered With Texture’ :)
Aurora Pintore
love it, you are a great artist Leith
melodious
absolutely brilliant!!!
Uta Mooney
This is fabulous work Leith
Leith O'Malley replied
Thanks Uta, always good to get feedback from a fellow South Ozzer lol!
Arletta
Your dad was singing in circuses? How cool is that?
Love this piece!
Leith O'Malley replied
Thanks Arletta, and yes it is rather cool isn’t it ;)
lazydaze
hey Leith. cool style u hav,.!
Michelle Walsh
asbolutely fantastic. the word phantasmagoria comes to mind!
Leith O'Malley replied
Thanks Michelle, I think that word applies to your amazing colourful and close up photography too! :)