For the analogue collages, I really struggled to find proper items that would net me decent cuts, so the end result of this I feel is a testament to my ability to work with minimal resources and still succeed in the assignment. Admittedly, I wish my objects weren’t so small and that I could’ve found more, because I feel as if I could’ve limited the amount of white space in my collages, but I’m still satisfied with my result nonetheless. I mostly just cut elements that seemed fun to me and placed them in areas that compliment or contrast each other. There’s no theme in mind, but I see how my subconscious seeps through to organize each element amongst each other. I’m not very well versed in collages, so that’s another thing I think I could improve upon- making my collages less organized and narrative-based to focus on pure shape.

So far, I enjoy walking up and down South Congress, but it almost feels restrictive for me to only gather materials down the street. It’s suffocating to only be able to utilize resources from a single area, and one without much to work with to boot. I was much more comfortable taking photos in South Congress, and also feel more comfortable with the thought of being able to use photos for different collages. But, if there’s one thing the analogue collages are useful for, it’s teaching grit; being able to work with lesser resources and being restrained. It’s a helpful learning experience, despite my initial dislike for collaging and for the limit to one street. I feel that my final product here represents a culmination of my grit and resourcefulness.