Marc Zakroff
Marc Zakroff is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most innovative and creative forces to enter the art world. Known for his impeccable attention to detail, his unique style reflects an imaginative vision which expands the definition of pop art.
Marc Zakroff is a self taught collage artist based in Philadelphia. For the past 20 years Marc has produced abstract collages using mass media images, comics, and found material laid flat on deep-cradled hardboard. His original works have images wrapped around the entire border and are covered with a clear polyurethane finish to provide a smooth final product that brings his art to life.
FAQs
Source Material
My source material comes from auction catalogs, coffee table books, magazines, comics, maps, etc. No images are printed from a computer. People often think the entire collage was created on the computer, but it’s not. All images are physically collected from the original source material
How long did that take?
The #1 question people ask me is....”how long did that take you to do?”. Unfortunately I don’t have a good answer and I think it’s because I’d be embarrassed to share the real answer. For instance, I’d say the Obama piece I’ve attached took at least 500 hours.
Cutting
All pictures are hand-cut. Again nothing is done digitally. I use a combination of scissors and xacto knife to prepare all my images for inclusion on the collage
Edges
Images go around the edges of the wood canvas, so originals don’t need to be framed
Application
ISimple images are applied with basic modge-podge. For images that require more precision cutting, I make them into stickers using a double-sided adhesive. This is what allows me to apply layers & layers of pictures to add depth. This also allows me to apply fragile images with intricate cuts and avoid air bubbles
Gloss Finish
The end product is covered with several thin layers of glue and polycrylic, so it’s smooth to the touch
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.