Red/Black/Green Found Collage
![Kevin Beasley
Who’s Afraid to Listen to Red, Black and Green? (installation view), 2016](https://studiomuseum.imgix.net/images/beasley_inharlem-4-web_0.jpg?auto=format,compress&fit=max&w=4040)
![Kevin Beasley
Who’s Afraid to Listen to Red, Black and Green? (installation view), 2016](https://studiomuseum.imgix.net/images/beasley_inharlem-4-web_0.jpg?auto=format,compress&fit=max&w=4040)
Key Words
Composition: the way in which something is put together or arranged Layer: to place objects, images or materials on top of one another Resin: a sticky organic substance often used as a protective layer in art
Materials
Cardboard Black paint Scissors Elmer’s Glue or Mod Podge Paintbrush Found paper and/or old clothing
Steps
Collect paper and old fabric (such as T-shirts or other items you no longer use) that are red, Black, and/or green from around your home or community. Tear or cut your found materials into interesting shapes. Once all the shapes are cut, find a piece of cardboard and have an adult help you cut it into a large circle. Paint your cardboard circle Black. Use Mod Podge or Elmers glue to collage your found materials into a composition by layering shapes and colors. You can also paint a thin coat of glue on top of your composition for a glossy resin-like effect!