Framed Print (11" x 11") | Collage 54

Evoking the stark romance of the far West Texas desert, Collage 54 is a giclée print of an original collage work. It is composed of paper that has been dyed with natural, earthly elements, then given texture and form through a varied process of stripping, tearing, boiling, burning, waxing, and/or crumpling. The resulting pieces are then pressed together to create an abstract yet intimate landscape. Finally, inspired by ancient wood blocking techniques, the collages are carefully crafted to create the ‘block,’ from which a limited edition of prints is created. 

The image is printed with archival pigments on acid-free paper with a smooth, neutral-white fine art paper and includes a textured off-white border that bleeds right to the edge of the print. 

Katy Schmader is an artist who spends her time between Austin, Texas and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. 

Set in a floating format in a white square wood frame. 11" x 11".