9 PROJECT Animals in Tape

Instant Collage

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PLAYING WITH DECORATIVE MASKING TAPE

Recently, I splurged and bought some Japanese Washi masking tape, and my glue issue (see previous chapter) was suddenly moot. Tape sticks easily, comes in beautiful colors and patterns, and can take a beating. Instant collage!

In addition, the narrow shape of masking tape has the benefit of providing a restriction or limitation that I’ve found so helpful in getting me started. I’ve found filmmaker Federico Fellini to be correct when he said, “I don’t believe in total freedom for the artist. Left on his own, free to do anything he likes, the artist ends up doing nothing ...

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