Whimsical Collages by Elana Bloom

My name is Elana and I’m natural dyer and visual artist based in Tucson, Arizona making illustrative cut paper collages from naturally dyed papers dyed with local plants. I love the the process of making a collage: I create an intricate drawing and then use tiny scissors and tweezers to piece my work together. My collages reflect my internal world and I often depict mountains, deserts, and canyons as a backdrop to explore concepts most central to me. I also dye silk scarves with plants and do commissioned collages of places and concepts nearest to the hearts of my clients.