FIRST PLACE AWARD
Step It Up An' Go - Michael Hassig, USA
11" x 14" (28 x 36cm) Paper Collage - NFS
JUROR'S NOTE
As I said, the round composition at the top of the image catches my attention. I like the use of color, and I like the fact that there are many parts that focus on a specific point. It almost feels like I'm looking at a perspective. And it is, a nicely tilted point of perspective, this collage. This world triggers me to look at it longer. - Designs new worlds. Beautiful contrasting use of color. Working layer by layer works very well in these landscapes. The composition in the work 'Step it up an' go ', with the rounded top, is very exciting. When I see these collage's, I keep thinking 'what am I looking at?' and that's a good question. The work balances on the interface between figurative and abstract, I wonder where the development is going next. Good!