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I created this collage for entry into The 9th International Collage Exhibit and Exchange. I decided to not include this collage in my selections, because I could not part with it.

I started the collage with this a mottling of black over red for the background. This color served as the inspiration for selecting other papers. The flowered paper and the gold paper provide interest and richness. The vintage advertisement adds interest and context. The found picture of the woman echos the nostalgia of the advertisement. I added the calling card to provide repetition and balance.

The title comes from the number 25 at the bottom of the advertisement. The young woman was also located on page 25 of the catalogue.