ALYSHEA MO

The layers of interdependence between foliage in the rainforest inspired Foliage Collage. With its complex intricacies, I approached the work as a collage in an attempt to capture the volume and amalgamation of the elements in the forest. The idea is to give a sense of depth and space through repetition and overlapping. It is not depicted realistically– tropical and temperate plants and leaves are all mixed together creating a false environment. The exaggerated colours and multiple sources of light also add on to the surreal quality. They are composed in a way that the leaves crouch to form a spiral surrounding the source of light in the background in contrast to the dark foreground. This tunnel-like vision presented to the viewers display a sense of mystery and longing. The arrangement of the leaves invites viewers to observe and discover new elements between all the layers and darkness.