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Alex Katz cuts it
- Ray Monde
- Mar 3, 2023
- 1 min read
Discovering Alex Katz collages was a real revelation for me. I thought all his works were these unique portraits where he captured this strong disembodiment, like animated mannequins, so strange and other worldly.
Then there’s these amazing collages, where he uses a wash to create backgrounds and colours and creates the most evocative images from the simplest shapes. I love the simplicity of it all but yet, it’s so compelling. My favourite is Man with Dog, 1955.
It’s this fascination with paper that Katz has that also pushes me to create new works by pushing the limits of what’s possible with paper, using it in new and unusual ways to get surprising results. You can see some of these at raymonde.com.au or on Instagram @ray_monde_
Alex Katz's approach to collages reveals a different facet of his artistic identity that often goes unnoticed amidst his more recognized portraits. The juxtaposition of simplicity and depth in his work, especially in pieces like Man with Dog, 1955, invites an exploration of how minimalism can evoke powerful emotions. This reflective journey into his collages prompts me to reconsider my own artistic experimentation with https://www.hyperion-wines.co.nz The Pokies as a source of inspiration. The complexity behind simplicity can lead to innovative artistic expression.