Matthew Rose – PopPecker (2015, Original Collage, 22 × 30 cm, Signed on Board)
PopPecker (2015) is an original collage by Matthew Rose, created on a magazine page reminiscent of a naturalist’s illustration. The composition layers a cartoonish explosion and a cat figure atop a realistically rendered Ivory-billed Woodpecker, blending naturalistic imagery with playful pop-action elements. This juxtaposition reflects Rose’s signature humor and subtle social commentary.
The circular collage applied to the smooth magazine surface creates a light, energetic effect, combining accessibility with visual impact. Its engaging mix of pop art sensibility and ZINE-inspired aesthetics makes it both approachable and thought-provoking.
Details:
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Title: PopPecker
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Artist: Matthew Rose
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Year: 2015
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Medium: Analog collage (printed materials, magazine page)
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Dimensions: 22 × 30 cm
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Support: Medium-weight magazine page
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Signature: Hand-signed on the reverse
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Edition: Original, one-of-a-kind
About the Artist:
Matthew Rose, American-born and based in Paris, is recognized for his inventive collages that merge playfulness with conceptual depth. Drawing on Fluxus, Dada, and Mail Art traditions, his work is included in major collections such as MoMA and LACMA, and is celebrated internationally for its wit, poetic intelligence, and subtle critique of visual culture.
