Wangechi Mutu. Untitled (Pearl Teeth). 2008. paper collage, spray paint, beads, glitter, and acrylic on vellum. H. 44 in. (111.8 cm); W. 58.5 in. (148.6 cm).
In accordance with the guidelines of Assignment 2, Wangechu Mutu's works exhibit an effective, precise, and intentional use of collage and its features to express a specific theme. In the video, the artist discussed the influence that maternal figures have on her pieces, as well as the instances of segregation that she and her friends experienced as children. These experiences transition into her work through the method and the image; for instance, in her piece Untitled (Pearl Teeth), the chaotic composition of the figures meets its balance through the control of their overall forms and outlines. Although the artist works with tangible materials as opposed to digital processes, the application of natural fluidity and imperfection through this hand-made approach reflects the entire theme of her individual pieces. Such intentions and application of the material can be applied to our digital collage assignment. The ability to cut, paste, undo, and color correct, among others, can give us not only the ability to more freely explore the collage's potential but also the capacity to convey a message that makes use of the synthetic, of a contrast between organic and geometric or a deliberate acknowledgement of the control of technological approaches. When examining the emotion of Wangechu Mutu's pieces, do you think that there are certain components that could possibly be strengthened or weakened by a technological approach to the formation of the collage?
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