In my graphic design 1 class...we were given the project to create three collages. The subject matter could be whatever we wanted. As soon as we were instructed what to do, I knew exactly what I wanted to use.
My dad has tubs full of photos and things from my grandparents (his parents). Stuff from WWII and their sweetheart days, to their wedding, throughout their lifetime...It's so cool to see this stuff.
My grandpa was, basically, my best friend. I spent so much time with him during my youth (not that I'm not young now...you get the point). He always had breakfast waiting for me before school, picked me up after school, took me to lunch at Twiins Shoppe in the summer, and was there in the drop of a hat. He passed away during my freshman year of high school. It was totally unexpected and completely broke my heart. It took a really long time to finally let go...I miss him and think of him often, and knew this project was meant for him and telling his story.
I will have to post the other two collages I created during this project some other time... But the one I am posting below is the third collage of him and my grandma, Bonnie. Photos and letters explain it all...
I entered these collages in the Student Art Exhibition at UNI in the Spring of 2010. Two of the three were chosen to be in the show. I received two awards/scholarships with these collages. This collage received the "Merit Award" from UNI. What a way to go out on my first year in the design program and on this project! I am, still, so thankful for what doors this project opened for me in graphic design...There were days when I just wanted to give up and thought my work was complete trash...but then I remembered the collages I created...total boost.
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| "Hooked" by Mollie McGrath |
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