Paper, tape and packaging on board, 6.6 x 8 in.
Les Jones navigates uncommon materials and diverse creative endeavors. His mixed media collages are distinguished by a fusion of materials such as aged packing tape, cardboard, and disassembled typography. This unique approach sets him apart from his contemporaries, as he masterfully incorporates elements from his immediate environment, transforming everyday materials. This methodology elevates his collages to extraordinary heights, reflecting a true connection between the artist and his surroundings.
Paper collage on board, 7 x 10 in.
Collage, for me, is visual up-cycling. It’s about finding beauty and order in the lost and discarded. I work with found and salvaged materials to create graphic art that, hopefully, gives new meaning and relevance to those materials. The thing I love the most about collage is that each piece is a journey where the destination is unknown until it is finally arrived at. My role is to follow the path and make decisions at each turning or crossroads. Collage is about escape - it’s a chance to step away from a computer screen and immerse myself in an activity free of deadlines, pressure and stress. It’s a creative oasis.
Les Jones
Paper and linen on board, 7 x 10 in.
Les Jones is a designer, photographer, speaker, publisher and collage artist based in the UK. He is the creator and publisher of Contemporary Collage Magazine, which he launched in 2021 (with his daughter, Molly) because he couldn’t find any magazines about collage art. The magazine features the most creative and inspirational collage art from artists across the world. Les is also the creator and publisher of the one-man creative independent magazine ‘Elsie’.
Courtesy of Les Jones
Paper, tape, and packaging on board, 8.25 x 11.75 in.
Paper collage on book cover, 8.25 x 11.75 in.
Les Jones was born in 1959. He is currently based in Cheshire, England.
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