Storytelling

Inspired by the act and concept of reuse, repurpose and recycle, I strive to bring old or discarded things to new light. Collage is about juxtaposition and interpretation. I love the hands-on exploration and discovery of collage and assemblage that inevitably leads to surprise compositions along the way. I draw inspiration from my family history, my travels and hikes, and my sketchbooks.

Collage

For me, Collage is about the arrangement and juxtaposition of disparate elements into a new connected whole. Each collage tells a second story that its parts alone would not be able to impart. I love this discovery.

Sketchbook

In-the-Instant collages. The point is to work quick and small. I carry around a few envelopes of scrap papers left over from larger projects and use these scraps and a glue stick to "sketch" in my visual poetry exercise book.

Photography

Texture, pattern and collections. I look for collage in nature and the city street and capture it just for the beauty of the texture itself or for reuse in my montages.

Recent Work & Upcoming Events

My artwork is currently on display at Zerba Cellars Tasting Room, Woodinville, through November. Meet the Artist and collage your own holiday card(s) on November 7, 6 - 7:30pm. Wine tasting and collage creating for $30 - Reserve your spot now! - here.

Also, I have three collages in Parklane Gallery's National Juried Show of Small Works, Kirkland, WA, November 8 – January. Artist reception is Saturday, November 9, 5 - 7pm.

Arlington Arts Council Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, December 14, 10am to 4pm. Drop by my booth for holiday art and crafts. Hadley Hall, 18513 59th Ave, Arlington, WA.

Definition of Place collage by Gina Hanzsek

Hanzsek Design

Located in Snohomish County, Washington, Hanzsek Design specializes in collage art, handmade cards, unique crafts and book design. Previously owner/art director of Griffin Graphics Design, I have been designing for print and web since 1990.