Busacca Gallery

"Two Televisions" by Kareem Rizk is an original mixed media artwork featuring collage and acrylic on a cradled wood panel. It is just one example of Rizk's distinctive nostalgic and ephemeral collage style. The weathered and tactile surfaces, often portraying a vintage aesthetic, are carefully layered with a consistent emphasis on design and dynamic composition, reminiscent of Minimalism. This strong focus on design and layout can be traced back to the artist's background in Graphic Design. Refined color combinations, typography, solid shapes, and nostalgic imagery are key elements in constructing Rizk's collages. Interestingly, there is often no preconceived concept or message, allowing the viewer the opportunity to create their own story or narrative when observing the work.

Contemporary mixed media artwork, with a focus on collage, has a rich and dynamic history. Emerging as a prominent artistic expression in the early 20th century, artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque pioneered the use of mixed media, incorporating various materials and techniques into their creations. Over time, the genre evolved, embracing new technologies and unconventional materials. In recent decades, artists such as Robert Rauschenberg and Kara Walker have pushed the boundaries of mixed media, challenging traditional notions of art. Today, contemporary artists continue to explore the diverse possibilities within this genre, creating compelling pieces that blend elements of the past with innovative approaches, reflecting the ever-changing landscape of artistic expression.

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_media

Mixed media, in visual art, refers to an artwork in the making of which more than one medium has been employed. There is an important distinction between "mixed-media" artworks and "multimedia art". Mixed media tends to refer to a work of visual art that combines various traditionally distinct visual art media. For example, a work on canvas that combines paint, ink, and collage could properly be called a "mixed media" work, but not a work of "multimedia art."