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

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

When (2011) is an original collage by Matthew Rose, notable for its intricate deconstruction and recomposition of multiple bird illustrations. Fragmented bodies and intersecting gazes create a poetic tension, where serenity and unease coexist across the composition. The dispersed imagery evokes abstract concepts such as time and memory, while the title When amplifies its introspective resonance.

The work’s paper support emphasizes texture and cut edges, enhancing the meditative and delicate character of the piece. Subtle contrasts between natural and artificial elements, order and chaos, are beautifully rendered in Rose’s nuanced visual language.

Details:

• Title: When

• Artist: Matthew Rose

• Year: 2011

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

• Dimensions: 24 × 30 cm

• Support: Paper

• Signature: Hand-signed on both front and reverse

• Edition: Original, one-of-a-kind

About the Artist:
Matthew Rose, American-born and based in Paris, is celebrated for collages that blend wit, conceptual rigor, and poetic structure. His works, held in collections including MoMA and LACMA, continue the legacies of Dada, Mail Art, and Fluxus, engaging viewers in contemplative and visually inventive experiences.