Introduction by Natalia Lehaf
Ian Farrell makes things. Music. Pictures. Collages. I’ve known him since my freshman year at NYU, as he was just beginning to decide what he wanted to study. Over the years, I watched him develop his personal artistry and, in doing so, add beauty and ideas to the world. Like any strong piece of artwork, Ian’s creations make you think. They stop you in your newsfeed scrolls and force you to look, stare, and ponder. I find the effect to be as impressive as the piece itself.
In particular, I love immersing myself in his collages. Some background information on Ian’s collages:
- He started making collages in a class based on fairy tales led by a professor who often explored mixed media.
- He finds inspiration in his mother’s house. She’s big on antiquing, and her house has always been full of old things.
- Much of his work grapples with the female form and “The potential mysticism that can surround it.”
My recommendation to the TCBP audience: As you look at his collages, be sure to note his use of dimensions, new or foreign places, and colors.
Ian Farrell is a collage maker and photographer with a degree in photography from NYU. He current lives in Orange County, California. Find more of Ian's work on his website.