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Jasper van der Loos, working under the pseudonym "Papersample," navigates the intersection of materiality and abstraction in his analog collage practice. The Dutch artist's compositions fuse tactile fragments of paper into layered arrangements that are at once precise and intuitively constructed. Each piece is an exploration of spatial relationships—where texture, shape, and negative space are as integral as the paper itself.
Paper on paper with glue
My goal is to transform each element of the collage so its original identity isn’t immediately recognizable. For instance, I might alter a photo of a person in such a way that you no longer see it as a person at first glance. Instead, I repurpose that fragment as part of the larger composition, allowing it to take on a new role within the artwork.
Paper on paper with glue
I often begin with a large piece of paper, typically in white or earthy tones. Over this, I start arranging colored pieces of paper, carefully considering their role in the composition. I’m very aware that these elements can dominate the overall balance, so I often layer them with larger, more neutral pieces to temper their impact. Each colored piece is placed thoughtfully; if it feels too distracting, I’ll replace it with something else. I also strive to ensure that the elements interact harmoniously with one another. I find it particularly intriguing to alter the perception of these pieces—sometimes by flipping them upside down or repositioning parts of an image to give them a new meaning or energy.
Paper on paper with glue
Paper on paper with glue
Sometimes I feel like I’m painting with my collages—perhaps I should try painting one day. There’s a tension that emerges in my work between allowing the paper to speak for itself and imposing my own vision on it. The innate qualities of the paper, its texture and presence, often feel suppressed or subdued in the process.
Paper on paper with glue
Paper on paper with glue
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Jasper van der Loos is a designer and artist whose journey into collage began during his career in the advertising industry. With a background in art and design, Jasper transitioned to creating abstract collages as a way to express emotions and explore the intuitive nature of his creative process. Known for a distinctive use of color, his work is guided by an instinctive approach that resonates with his personal artistic vision.
A comprehensive archive of Jasper's works is available on his website, where notable highlights can be found on the 'Selection' page. His latest creations are regularly shared on his social media channels, offering a glimpse into his evolving artistic practice.
For Your Viewing Pleasure
Based in London, STEVEN CONNER is a graphic designer and artist renowned for his abstract figurative pieces. His creative process involves deconstructing and reinterpreting images through both digital and analogue methods, resulting in limited edition high-quality prints.
DAVID O'MARA is an Irish artist based in London and Kent. His practice themes of labor, class, and the transient beauty found in urban refuse, focusing on the unwanted and rejected elements of the urban environment.
ALBERT OEHLEN was born in Krefeld, Germany in 1954. He attended the Hochschule für Bildende Künste in Hamburg, where he studied under Sigmar Polke until 1981. During the early stages of his career, Oehlen's artistic inclinations and thematic interests were diverse, ranging from music to painting.
OLIVIER PIN-FAT works exclusively in analogue, exploring installations and artists' books—both handmade and trade editions—as interconnected expressions of his "photo-graphics." His practice emphasizes the entropy and mutability of the medium, reflecting its inherent qualities of light, time, fixation, and decay.
DYLAN RAY ARNOLD is a Helsinki-based visual artist whose multidisciplinary practice encompasses sculpture, installation, drawing, assemblage, print, and video. His work explores the metamorphosis of matter and thought, often employing light steel structures, assemblages, and paper pulp reliefs to explore the interplay between quotidian and dream-like experiences.
Out and About
What to watch, read, and experience, as curated by the Collé team.
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Cut Up/Cut Out: Photomontage and Collage at the Norton Museum of Art
An exhibition at the Norton Museum of Art explores how artists transform photographs through cutting, reshuffling, and layering—a technique pioneered by Berlin Dadaists like Raoul Hausmann, Hannah Höch, and John Heartfield during World War I.
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Y. Malik Jalal’s Break Neck Speeds by Jenny Wu – e-flux Criticism
Y. Malik Jalal’s steel frames hold found photographs—newspaper clippings, magazine covers, and traffic cam screengrabs—arranged in a somber palette that evokes the gripping allure of car accidents one can’t look away from.
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Sentir Que No Sabes by Mabe Fratti
Blending ethereal cello, textured electronics, and her evocative voice, Fratti crafts a meditative soundscape that invites listeners to embrace the unknown. The album thrives on experimental layers while staying grounded in emotional resonance, reflecting themes of uncertainty, vulnerability, and connection.
