Vintage Collage - Be Like Water
Retro collage with oriental influences
A work that exudes seventies retro. The image combines a coarsely gridded black-and-white photograph from a vintage martial arts comic book from the 1970s with flowing clean lines that suggest a subtle water ripple.
A cut-and-paste work using different media, the work was first pasted, then scanned and later digitised.
The iconic "Be Like Water" principle - inspired by mindfulness and flexibility - comes to life in this artistic composition.
A realistic fish swims at the bottom of the image, as a nod to classic poetry pictures from the same time period. The poster bears the recommendation: empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless. Like water.
This work exudes vintage atmosphere, but fits perfectly into a stylish, modern interior. The subdued colours - with subtle shades of blue and green - give the collage a serene, balanced look. As a result, it fits effortlessly into various interior styles, from minimalist to eclectic.
Whether you like timeless aesthetics, retro influences or an artistic, spiritual touch in your interior, this collage is a real eye-catcher. Beautiful as a solo statement or in a carefully composed gallery wall. A timeless work that exudes tranquillity and movement at the same time.
Hello I am Petra Rekman and make art under the pseudonym Peentyourdreams.
Collages create order in my chaos and inspiration comes from nature or my extensive vintage paper collection...
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