Matthew Rose – Signals (2011, Original Collage, 24 × 30 cm, Signed on Board)

Matthew Rose – Signals (2011, Original Collage, 24 × 30 cm, Signed on Paper)

Signals (2011) is an original collage by Matthew Rose. On a white paper support, finely cut fragments of birds are arranged in grid-like and asymmetrical patterns, functioning as visual “signals” or a fragmented language. Each bird is deconstructed, with multiple body parts recombined to create new forms and meanings.

This work exemplifies Rose’s mid-career exploration of image deconstruction and reconstruction. The texture of the paper and the traces of cutting contribute an organic rhythm to the composition, creating a poetic and minimal arrangement that engages the viewer’s memory and perception.

Details:

• Title: Signals

• Artist: Matthew Rose

• Year: 2011

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

• Dimensions: 24 × 30 cm

• Support: Paper

• Signature: Hand-signed on the reverse

• Edition: Original, one-of-a-kind

About the Artist:
Matthew Rose, American-born and Paris-based, is acclaimed for his intellectually rich and poetic collages. Rooted in Dada, Fluxus, and Mail Art traditions, his works are held in major institutions including MoMA and LACMA, and are celebrated internationally for their wit, conceptual depth, and playful engagement with visual and textual narratives.