Matthew Rose – Out of the Blue (2025, Original Collage, 25 × 20 cm, Signed on Board, Oval)

Matthew Rose – Out of the Blue (2025, Original Collage, 25 × 20 cm, Signed on Board, Oval)

Out of the Blue (2025) by Matthew Rose is a unique original collage executed on an oval, pale blue heavy-weight board. At its center, a whimsical character composed of a bird and a child’s body is depicted, with brightly colored feathers, miniskirted legs, and a fragmented bird’s face floating nearby. The composition conjures a serene, dreamlike atmosphere, balancing playfulness with subtle surrealism.

The rounded oval format and soft color palette give the work a nostalgic yet humorous presence, allowing it to harmonize naturally within a space without the need for framing.

Details:

• Title: Out of the Blue

• Artist: Matthew Rose

• Year: 2025

• Medium: Analog collage (printed materials, paper fragments)

• Dimensions: 25 × 20 cm (oval)

• Support: Heavy-weight board

• Signature: Hand-signed on the reverse

• Edition: Original, one-of-a-kind

About the Artist:
Matthew Rose, American-born and based in Paris, is celebrated for his intellectually rich and poetic collages, tracing influences from Dada, Mail Art, and Fluxus. His works are included in major collections such as MoMA and LACMA and are internationally recognized for their conceptual depth, visual wit, and contemplative subtlety.