Assemblage en Vellum No. 5

One-of-a-Kind Layered Paper Collage
Translucent, textured, and rich with tonal depth, Assemblage en Vellum No. 5 explores the quiet complexity of layered form. Printed vellum sheets in warm earth tones are cut, overlaid, and arranged into a rhythmic grid, allowing each layer to partially reveal the one beneath. The result is a composition that shifts subtly with light—at once architectural and atmospheric.

This technique recalls the mid-20th-century explorations of material transparency by artists such as Josef Albers and Anni Albers, where overlapping planes became a study in both color theory and spatial perception. The warm palette of sienna, umber, and charcoal nods to modernist textile design, while the irregular edges lend a sense of organic imperfection.Float-mounted within a shadow box frame without acrylic cover, the work maintains its tactile presence and dimensional depth. At 30” x 40”, it offers a grounded yet ethereal focal point—perfect for collectors who appreciate the interplay of structure and softness.