This new version of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s classic 19th century novel Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus features seventy-six illustrations by International Collage Artists who delved into the novel’s rich narrative and visual potential and created thought-provoking artworks that reflect the essence of Frankenstein in a 21st century context. “Frankenstein,” writes artist David Edward Johnson, “The name alone…
Category: Collage
Down in the Basement
A tribute to Sugar Pie DeSanto (1935–2024), Bay Area blues legend. Born in New York, spent many of her years in San Francisco, she made her name on stages from the Fillmore to the Apollo, blending grit, humor, and raw soul power. She was full of fire, and always unforgettable. Check our her Story Corps.
Saint Luigi
Candle burns for 50–72 hours and features collage, public domain, and a mix of both. Proceeds benefit SF Artists for Palestine IG: @sf.artists.for.palestine, supporting local creatives committed to justice. $15–$20 per candle, available at @medicinefornightmares. 📍 Bay Area pick-up/drop-off available. DM for details or to arrange a drop-off. Shipping is possible on a case-by-case basis….
a lonely life
the carnal atmosphere of these elements simple forms beyond sex composed and meticulously overripe slow decay revolting women the damed woman have replaced gods m y t h o l o g I c a l …
COVERED & RIPPED
covered in scars, like an anchor tattoo ripped from the pages of histories we knew bodies get old, sick, taken from you branded by love, buffed and crossed headlines in the nightly news tear covered cigarettes need smoked angels follow maps by day, stars at night death feathers tell their secrets to the wind women…
We Want to Live
@pariscollagecollective week 45/2023.
Exploring the World of Collage and Illustration in Frankenstein: Kolaj Institute’s Residency
The intersection of art, literature, and human experience is a realm of boundless creativity and introspection. From August to October 2023, a group of fifteen talented artists embarked on a unique journey through the virtual halls of Kolaj Institute’s Collage & Illustration Residency – Frankenstein. Hosted by @kolajmagazine, the residency focused on Mary Shelley’s iconic…
WORLD WITHOUT MEN
mechanical reproduction parted lips and talks of dicks we used to know leather heels stomp encaustic johns astrological maps guide the dwn art in the age of technology fever archives pulse divine disruption energetic anatomy ignites electric threads the many lives of wounded men map the starts with pearl strands eyes behind lave still cut…
Anissa Malady 