Matthew Rose – Terrible Spring (2024, Original Collage, 23 × 30 cm, Signed on Paper)

Matthew Rose – Terrible Spring (2024, Original Collage, 23 × 30 cm, Signed on Paper)

Terrible Spring (2024) is an original collage by Matthew Rose that juxtaposes antique engravings, floral patterns, and avian imagery in fragmented arrangements. The radial composition emanating from the center evokes a sense of rupture or explosion, while vibrant decorative motifs contrast with the cool realism of the birds, subtly hinting at the underlying tension and chaos beneath the theme of “spring.”

The work demonstrates Rose’s signature interplay of perceptual distortion and poetic symbolism, merging dynamic visual structure with conceptual depth. Its medium size and layered textures make it an impactful piece, ideally displayed framed to enhance a room’s presence.

Details:

• Title: Terrible Spring

• Artist: Matthew Rose

• Year: 2024

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

• Dimensions: 23 × 30 cm

• Support: Paper

• Signature: Hand-signed on the reverse

• Edition: Original, one-of-a-kind

About the Artist:
Matthew Rose, American-born and based in Paris, is a contemporary collage artist whose works are held in major collections including MoMA and LACMA. Drawing on Dada, Mail Art, and Fluxus traditions, his practice combines wit and critical insight, creating visually rich compositions that explore perception, symbolism, and conceptual play.