Joseph Cornell

Artist #7: Joseph Cornell

Cornell's collage work of found objects within these frames is incredibly fascinating. In many ways, collage is very similar to what I'm interested in with analog photography similar to the works of Jerry Ulsmann. It also reminds me of Georges Melies' fantastical films from the late 1890s to early 1910s. My favorite of Cornell's is Tilly Losch. Not only does it evoke a surrealist imaginary quality that I am so attracted to, but there is a clear sense of realistic depth between the background and the chosen objects.

Joseph Cornell. Tilly Losch. Mixed media. c. 1935

Joseph Cornell. Mixed media.

Recommended to me by Cory Peeke.