Tarrangart

Throwback to 2024 May Collage O Rama. These were my sample collages for the Abstract Pattern collage workshop I taught that year. I never ended up sharing these because I moved into my current home the very next day and had to pack up everything as soon as I got home😅 I found these again while searching for another painting that’s still missing. I’ve officially reached that age where “putting in its proper place” means not finding it at ALL🤯😩 Ohh SIGH😓 Anyways the first one feels like an interpretation of the party emoji🎉

Two chances to come see my work in person this weekend! 🎨✨
I’ll be Halcyon Brewing Company for the Phinney Neighborhood Association - PNA Phinney Ridge Art Walk on Friday evening, with my paintings up throughout August.

📍 Halcyon Brewing Co.
🗓️ Friday, August 14
⏰ 6–9pm
8564 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle

And then I’m heading to Everett for the Fresh Paint Art Market all weekend! I’ll have paintings, cards, journals, mini collage originals + other colorful goodies at Booth #88, outside the gallery.

📍 Schack Art Center
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, August 15–16
⏰ 10am–5pm
2921 Hoyt Ave, Everett

Come wander, shop local, meet artists, and hopefully find a little something colorful to take home. 💛

If you’re local, I’d LOVE to see you! Come say hi👋🏽I’ll be the one with all the colorful art.🖼️🎨


Theresa Ahdieh@_underthepinkumbrella_ .seattle

Last 2 collages made at the Making Meaning Symposium. These were made on flyers that had artist statements for a show at Vassar College. My thoughts were to merge the collages with the artist’s work that was printed on the flyer, making it look a collab between us✂️🙂

“Soft Censorship” Analog collage on a vintage hard back book cover 9”x12” approx. Another collage made after hours of
In old Hindi films, desire was hidden behind flowers.
In real life, women are taught to do the same. Trim the desire. Soften the voice. Stay pleasing.

Missed sharing this index collage in my round up of index card collages in my earlier post. Another one made after hours at Making Meaning Symposium.

“Pretty ≠ Powerless” Raised to be seen. Not heard..and quietly erased. Analog collage approx 11”x14” made after hours from vintage Life magazine and vintage Ta**ra book found in a thrift store in Poughkeepsie, NY.

“A girl and her hat” 8.5”x11” Analog collage made after hours at the Making Meaning Symposium Swipe to see some close ups👒💁🏽‍♀️✂️

Scenes from the Depth Chambers collaborative collage workshop with Clive Knights that I took at the Making Meaning Symposium. Learnt so much while also having fun. Nothing is what you think it is. It’s all an illusion😄✂️✂️

Collages I made on index cards, after hours that I swapped with my friends Katie, Andrea & Michael. Last slide is Michael’s playing card ATC with hands that I brought home with me. Somehow the hands imagery speaks to me in this world of AI🫶🏽