Artist: Joe Ryckebosch

I just discovered Joe Ryckebosch's colorful collages. They are all created from found and thrifted items, and they have a vintage 70's vibe that I love. I've been toying with the idea of drawing/painting/scribbling on my collages for a while now, but I am seriously entertaining the possibility this semester. These images, with their top layer of color patterns and outlines, really helps to inspire the idea of adding another element to my collages.
About himself and his work, Ryckebosch says "Appropriated and re-mixed works. Memory serves through the years. Memory screens of things seen and unseen. A certain place and time. A view from another angle. A new life for the lost and thrashed. Moved to Portland, OR in 2007 to escape grey confines of NYC. Escaped California to NYC in 2006 only to find myself needing more space. Moved around too much and now need certain rest. Finding it slowly and using the fresh scenery for new projects. "
Please visit his website and Etsy store, and see a couple of my favorites below.

Joe Ryckebosch, Cover Under Color 2009

Joe Ryckebosch, Living Standards 2008