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

The Art Muse. Currently I have a selection of small works, mini's and cards for sale at this wonderful Gallery, Gifts & Art Supplies store in Woodinville, WA. Open weekdays 11 - 6pm.

Cancer Lifeline & The Northwest Collage Society present Read Between the Lines. Cancer Lifeline is celebrating their 50th year, and the NWCS is celebrating its 40th year. I have paired up a new collage with a wonderful poem by Wendy Pender. Show runs through end of November. Contact venue for viewing hours.

Four of my collages were accepted into the Schacktoberfest Exhibition, Schack Art Center, Everett September 4 - 28. Tuesday - Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5.

As part of the Woodinville Arts Experience, I will have collages on display at Locust Cider, Woodinville this September - November. Drop by for a tasting, or just peek in to see my work.

What is Left Over 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.