Here Comes the Bride

Designer: Lisa Oxley - Scrappingclearly Curated Collective Team

This mixed-media artwork combines vintage elements with the contemporary bold aesthetic. The central  focus features a surreal and dramatic bride adorned with an oversized crown, merging historical imagery with modern Pop- art influences.  The juxtaposition of the bride and the groom evokes a sense of timeless storytelling, while the layered background and splashes of vibrant pinks and reds add energy and depth.

Key Features:  

1. Layered Background: abstract painterly strokes in red pink and white create a rich textured base that draws the viewer into the scene.
2. Collage elements: vintage portraits is reimagined with modern artistic details including the brides, colourful embellishments and Tones.
3. Symbolism: Birds, chandeliers and foliage motives add layers of narrative, suggesting themes of freedom, luxury and connection to nature.
4. Contrast of styles: the combination of delicate florals and bold graphic elements, bridges traditional and contemporary design aesthetics.

This piece is ideal for those exploring surreal storytelling in art journaling and scrapbooking, blending whimsy with bold expression.