Found Object Art

Found object mosaic with keys, chain, pins, coins, and other bric a brac, mounted in a wood frame, black grout.

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Los Angeles-based artist Alexandra Dillon paints on found objects – stuff that passes for the fabric of the modern world. Alexandra’s pictures look like details from Old Master paintings, you know, those atomically-expensive classic works hedge fund managers who value art for its exponentially growing price lend to the museum for a ticket-holders only exhibition. You … Continue reading "Artist Alexandra Dillon Paints Classic Portraits On Everyday Objects"

The artist’s latest exhibition continues his interest in reclaimed materials and what they can tell us about the past and the future

Innovative creativity from PaperArtsy. Paint, stencils, and techniques galore for any mixed media enthusiast to enjoy.

I am a Los Angeles-based artist, Alexandra Dillon. I paint portraits of imagined people on found objects such as worn paintbrushes, vintage padlocks, rusty axes, and old shovels. I let the object itself suggest the personality of the character.

Mixed Media

Design Problem: Take an existing 3D object + give it a new identity or message by resurfacing the form with other smaller materials. 3D O...