Make with MAAM
Cut & Collage
Collage your own architectural village with this activity inspired by Ghost of a Dream's site-specific installation Yesterday is Here.
![Architecture Collage headline image](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image_1x/public/2020-08/Architecture%20Collage%20Headline%20Image.jpg?itok=ZEF9Mcpk)
Instructions
Materials
A piece of paper or card stock, collage materials, scissors, and adhesive.
Look
![Ghost of a Dream at MassArt Art Museum Daniel Benrube](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image_1x/public/2020-08/MAAM-GhostofDreams-Shoot2-119.jpg?itok=-vktBwYX)
Inside MAAM is a site-specific artwork by Ghost of A Dream artists Lauren Was and Adam Eckstrom. Notice how the shapes fit within the design, and within this architectural space.
![Architecture Collage Ghost Inspiration](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image_1x/public/2020-08/Architecture%20Collage%20Ghost%20Inspiration.jpg?itok=ISH2YVPH)
The artists used past exhibition catalogs, posters, postcards, and more. After selecting and cutting up thousands of pieces of paper, the artists designed patterns within patterns to create a collage that fits the walls and corners of MAAM’s lobby. Collage is French for “to stick together.” It’s a way to create art from many parts.
Step One
Gather collage materials. Look around for paper items – chopstick wrappers, gift wrap, or magazine pages.
![Architecture Collage Step One](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image_1x/public/2020-08/Architecture%20Collage%20Step%20One.jpg?itok=3DRLpBrY)
Step Two
Cut the papers into strips and get ready to assemble your design.
![Architecture Collage Step Two](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image_1x/public/2020-08/Architecture%20Collage%20Step%20Two.jpg?itok=ODe19ZXc)
Step Three
Cut out an architectural form.
![Architecture Collage Step Three](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image_1x/public/2020-08/Architecture%20Collage%20Step%20Three.jpg?itok=XndMyKMa)
Step Four
Draw patterns and designs in your form.
![Architecture Collage Step Four](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image_1x/public/2020-08/Architecture%20Collage%20Step%20Four.jpg?itok=klbLWvN7)
Step Five
Apply glue to your design and arrange the paper strips.
![Architecture Collage Step Five](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image_1x/public/2020-08/Architecture%20Collage%20Step%20Five.jpg?itok=QODaNkkx)
Step Six
Fold your collages so they can stand on their own. Now you can construct an entire village of different architecture! What will you make?
![Architecture Collage Final](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_image_1x/public/2020-08/Architecture%20Collage%20Final_0.jpg?itok=_IoGofgd)