About this Event
This workshop invites participants to explore the art of minimalist collage, starting from a blank page as a space of possibility. Emphasizing “less is more,” the approach encourages choosing only a few elements, allowing the white space to breathe and guide the composition. Participants will focus on balance, simplicity, and the careful placement of each component so that every piece becomes essential to the overall work.
Through practical exercises, participants will learn how to work with minimal elements while maintaining visual interest. The workshop emphasizes the importance of spacing, alignment, and thoughtful selection, helping students understand how each piece contributes to the composition.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have created a collage where every element serves a purpose and the overall design is clear and harmonious.
About Carmen
Carmen, originally from Madrid and living in Lisbon since 2020, holds a degree in Translation and Interpretation and has long been passionate about graphic arts. She has been creating collages since 2014, refining her technique through workshops with various artists in Madrid. In the digital age, she values the unique, hands-on, and temporal nature of analog collage.
In Madrid, she was part of the collective Mujeres que Cortan y Pegan, exhibiting under the pseudonym La Patita Fea in group shows such as Nosotras (2019), MADRID (2019), A ti, mujer (2022), and Mi propia guerra (2024). Carmen has also contributed to the design of four publication covers for the cultural project GerminArq. Her work reflects a minimalist approach, emphasizing essential elements and the quiet beauty of white space.
Collage Working Club (CWC) is a weekly open workspace for artists working in the medium of paper. Organised in the format of alternate ‘drop in’ sessions and workshops masterclasses, it has both a regular facilitator, whilst also involving the artist community in the sharing of knowledge and skills. Providing materials, education and connections is the primary aim of CWC, and it will do this through the interdisciplinary art of collage as both an art form and a tool for personal growth.
O Collage Working Club (CWC) é um espaço de trabalho semanal aberto a artistas que trabalham com o suporte papel. Organizado no formato de sessões alternadas e masterclasses, tem um facilitador regular, ao mesmo tempo que envolve a comunidade de artistas na partilha de conhecimentos e competências.Fornecer materiais, educação e ligações é o principal objetivo do CWC, e fá-lo-á através da interdisciplinaridade da colagem como uma forma de arte e uma ferramenta para o crescimento pessoal.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jardins do Bombarda, 161 Rua Gomes Freire, Lisboa, Portugal
EUR 40.00
