Cut with the Kitchen Knife: Intro to Collage & DADA Movement with Lindsey Caputo

"Cut with the Kitchen Knife" is an immersive introduction to the art of collage, assemblage, and photomontage, rooted in the rebellious spirit of the DADA movement. In this class, we’ll explore the techniques of combining found images, poetry, and various materials to create dynamic compositions that challenge traditional notions of art. Through hands-on projects, you’ll experiment with layering, juxtaposition, and visual storytelling, unlocking your creative potential in unconventional ways.

We’ll dive into the history of the DADA movement, born as an anti-art, anti-establishment reaction to the chaos of World War I. From early collage techniques to the development of assemblage and photomontage, this class will guide you through the evolution of these practices and their lasting impact on contemporary art.

By the end of the course, you’ll not only have a deeper understanding of DADA’s disruptive history but also a portfolio of your own mixed-media creations that reflect its daring, experimental nature.

About the Instructor: Lindsey Caputo

Lindsey Caputo is an everywhere based artist. She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a BFA in Art Education. During her time at Massart, she volunteered in several Boston Public Schools while earning an initial teaching license in K-12 Visual Arts education. Caputo received an MFA in Studio Art at Maryland Institute College of Art with a Certificate for College Teaching. Since then, she has been expanding her studio practice by engaging in her interest in “the weird” and the Avant Garde.

In 2022, she became an Adjunct Faculty member in the Arts and Humanities Pathway at Tidewater Community College where she taught Art Appreciation, 2D Design, and Foundations of Drawing. You can view her portfolio at knotlindsay.com

Materials: 

PAPER TO CUT (the weirder, the better)

• magazines,
  
• books,
  
• newspapers,
  
• scrapbook papers (colors, textures, etc)
  

ADHESIVE of Choice

• recommended-Modge podge
  

SURFACE of Choice

• mixed media paper
  
• cardstock
  
• cardboard
  
• wood
  
• canvas
  

CUT

• scissors
  
• exacto knife
  

WRITE

• your favorite pens/pencils