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Collages Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Crystal De La Torre South Gate , California, USA Control and Discipline Collages Artist Statement My paintings and collages are colorful narratives that explore childhood. The soft colors and curiosity I paint create a window into a world of ominous situations and peculiar settings. I collect photographs and images from magazines to create stories that reflect play, innocence, and possible danger. In addition, the strong feminine energy that influenced my childhood resurfaces in my work and becomes part of the characters and backgrounds. My collages imply memory while the paint steps in as the element of fantasy. FantasyRead More →