Surrealism in the Imaginary Zoo: Exploring the World of Collages

Lola Dupre is a British artist and illustrator based in Glasgow known for her unique paper collage art with intricate details and cutouts. Most of his works include surreal images with themes of identity, society and human experience. Collages that are created by cutting and layering colored papers, and with precise composition, depth and movement are felt in them. Using paper, scissors and glue, Lola creates portfolios that are said to refer to the Dadaism movement of the early 20th century. His interest in the world of animals has made him go to them and often pets and make different images of these lovely creatures with big eyes, elongated body or changed face.

Dupré’s creative and diverse works are not only exhibited in many galleries and museums around the world, but are also held in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Library. Mrs. Dupre’s ability to create thoughtful, innovative and almost expressionistic images invites the audience to an extraordinary and different world. These images, which are often obtained from a combination of traditional techniques and digital tools, are, in fact, breathing new life into the papers; At a time when the presence of paper in digital lives seems weaker than ever.

This British style artist has won numerous awards including the AOI World Illustration Award and the Association of Illustrators Silver Award. Also, illustrating children’s books and collaborating with several large and prestigious publications such as “Penguin Classics” and well-known publications such as “TIME Magazine” and “Atlantic Magazine” are visible in his career. You can follow the latest works of this famous and outstanding artist on his personal page on Instagram.

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