In 2022-2023, one of the techniques proposed in contest terms was collage. For a closer acquaintance with this technique in the summer of 2022, two workshops were organised at the centre "Ecology and Healt" of Green Cross Belarus - Collage: Fruit and Vegetable Gardens and workshop with Marina Kapilova.

In art schools, the offer to try hand in this technique was received with interest. As a result, about 400 collages were applied to the contest. Some works were awarded by the jury.

Some works, executed in the collage technique, were awarded with special diplomas by the decision of the contest organisers .

The marked works do not always fully meet the criteria with which the main jury approached the works of the competition. Not all of them are distinguished by perfect composition or originality of solution. The main selection criteria in this case was the presence of collage techniques that enhance the figurative expressiveness of the work.

We present to you the comments on some of the contest works in the collage technique, prepared by the experts of the project "In My Homeland".

Novysotskaya Alina, 9 y.o., teacher Buyanova N.A., Vitsebsk, Belarus

Interesting combination of techniques - collage is complemented with white and black drawn lines.

Elements of collage add cheerfulness and expression to the image.

Shevchenko Vladislav, 9 y.o., teacher Bartosh A.A., Vitsebsk, Belarus

Interesting combination of techniques - collage is complemented with white drawn lines.

Elements of collage add cheerfulness and expression to the image.

Karpenko Ksenia, 14 y.o., teacher Roshchina T.V., Homel, Belarus

Beautiful color pattern.

Using collage elements of various shapes enhances the emotional impact of ascending architecture.

Dergunova Alena, 12 y.o., teacher Orekhpva L.I., Armavir, Russia

Paper fragments resembling mosaic pieces help to create the image of a bird.

A truly picturesque work.

Akhmiatova Emilia, 11 y.o., teacher Garipova N.V., Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia

Unusual colors seem natural, collage helps to create an expressive and "joyful" image.

An example of successful composition format.

Ivanova Marina, 11 y.o., teacher Tataurova T.F., Omsk, Russia

Perhaps the photo cannot fully render a very original effect produced by the soft texture of ordinary packaging paper of different yet similar shades. The "warmth" of the texture helps to disclose the theme.

Lushnevskaya Ksennia, 11 y.o., teacher Shukel E.I., Opsa, Vitsebsk region, Belarus

Impressive flight! Successful composition and color pattern.

Unrestricted use of collage materials.

Gizemova Polina, 12 y.o., teacher Eremeeva Z.A., Mahiliow, Belarus

Both usual craft paper and paper with  modified texture were used to create this collage. The composition is well-balanced, which shows that the teacher attaches a lot of importance to this aspect.

As a result, the image radiates the Winter Wonderland atmosphere.  

Baturina Kira, 12 y.o., teacher Nikoniuk E.M., Logoisk, Minsk region, Belarus

Almost a fire-bird. Bits of magazine paper turned into elements of smalt mosaic.

Stepanova Polina, 14 y.o, teacher Rozanova M.E., Moscow, Russia

Successful example of using collage technique to create an image meeting the contest theme "Restoration".

Vorobyova Ekaterina, 14 y.o., teacher Romankov V.O., Moscow, Russia

Successful example of using collage technique to create an image meeting the contest theme Restoration.

The work can be used as a poster featuring ceramics restoration.

Salata Ksenia, 15 y.o., teacher Kalko I.S., Baranovichi, Brest region, Belarus

Successful example of using collage technique to create an image meeting the contest theme Restoration. Expressive formal composition.

With a number of improvements and addition of font it might make a good poster.

Yeliseeva Marianna, 12 y.o. teacher Zemlyanskaya T.V., Omsk, Russia

Beautiful formal composition, harmonious color pattern. Numerous small details demonstrate the author's observation gift.

Umpirovich Albina, 10 y.o., teacher Shukel E.I., Opsa, Vitsebsk region, Belarus

Collage allows improvisation and results in creation of images from unexpected materials that are woven into the art metaphor.

Stodolia Anton, 9 y.o., teacher Alekseyuk I.V., Volgodonsk, Russia

Expressive composition, where the original dynamic solution is achieved due to the use of collage technique.

Miftakhutdinova Arina, 14 y.o., teacher Babina N.Yu., Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia

Collage allows creating images from scraps and junk.

An old newspaper perfectly renders the texture of an old building, which is a suitable solution for the contest theme "Restoration".

Guskova Daria, 17 y.o., teacher Shcherbinin I.V., Moscow, Russia

Unexpected cinematic angle showing active involvement of both the model and the author. Collage made from pages of restored books is used literally, which, however, does not diminish the work's expressive value.

Lebedeva Anastasia, 11 y.o., teacher Savinov E.V., Kizilskoe village, Russia

Original color pattern resembling stained glass or linocuts dating back to the "Art World" era.

Aytkulova Zhania, 12 y.o., teacher Savinov E.V., Kizilskoe village, Russia

Original color pattern resembling stained glass or linocuts dating back to the "Art World" era.

Silkina Anastasia, 11 y.o., teacher Savinov E.V., Kizilskoe village, Russia

Original color pattern resembling stained glass or linocuts dating back to the "Art World" era.

Belobokaya Valeria, 8 y.o., teacher Kuzheva E.E., Kvasovka village, Belarus

Fragments of notepaper used in the image turn this typical winter scene into a Christmas carol. 

Koval Eva, 13 y.o., teacher Kuzheva E.E., Kvasovka village, Belarus

Bits of glossy magazines - like mosaic pieces - turn this image into a picturesque summer landscape resembling Impressionists' works. 

Xu Chen Ran, 6 years, Wang Lu, Shanghai, China

Well done composition from traditional elements of oriental graphics unexpectedly compiled with the help of collage.

Sun Wan Yi, 8 years, Chi Ting Ting, Shanghai, China

Well done composition from traditional elements of oriental graphics unexpectedly compiled with the help of collage.

Ustinova Anna, 13 y.o., teacher Ovsiannikova V.I., Poliarnye Zori, Murmansk oblast, Russia