Sydney based queer collage artist working mainly in the mixed media figurative genre . I’m obsessed with this alternative art form for its ability to create beautiful unique narratives. I love to source all my materials . Nothing is printed but found. Part of collaging is to find the right materials and organically form new works . Love to work with the old masters, vintage, antique and glassware images’ .
The majority of my works are smaller scale. I source all my materials from books and print media . I work from studio desk in inner Sydney .
Collage art is about exploring with mediums and images. Discovering new ways to explore traditional mediums and put it through a queer lens.
Good art should give the viewer a response - good or bad - a response - a feeling is important . I have been fine tuning my collage practice and put every available free hr into my practice . I’m a full time librarian and immerse myself into finding vintage print materials. I have been teaching collage for 5 years in East
My work is often erotic, queer and playful. My style of collage is a less is more approach to wall art. I love to make new and intriguing ideas with subtle differences that challenge and stimulate the viewer. I’m heavily influenced from the Masters and the Renaissance.
My works sold out at the 2023 Incognito show. I have show cased my work around Australia and Europe. I am slowly making a name for myself. I work in small scale as my work is based from found mediums - print - books - magazines . I’ve been a finalist in major art prizes around the country.
Please send me a message if you have any questions about a piece - want a unique queer piece for your collection or are just curious about a work .
Published in 101 Collage artists around the world https://shop.artstoheartsproject.com/products/101-art-book-collage-edition
Member of the Sydney Collage Society http://sydneycollagesociety.com/simon-welsh