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The Recent Collages of Lola Dupre

Armed with just paper and scissors, collagist Lola Dupre continues to remix photographs into surreal portraits—with some of the most absorbing results in reimagining household pets. Elsewhere, editorial and advertising projects shows the broad application of Dupre’s distinct sensibilities. She was last featured in Hi-Fructose's print magazine with Volume 28, and has since appeared on our website here.

Armed with just paper and scissors, collagist Lola Dupre continues to remix photographs into surreal portraits—with some of the most absorbing results in reimagining household pets. Elsewhere, editorial and advertising projects shows the broad application of Dupre’s distinct sensibilities. She was last featured in Hi-Fructose’s print magazine with Volume 28, and has since appeared on our website here.

“ … Her portfolio references the Dada movement of the early 20th Century and the digital manipulations of the present day,” her site says. “Over the past decade projects have included cover art with TIME Magazine and Penguin Classics, and assignments with Nike Basketball and The Atlantic Magazine. Interested in visual communication and exploration, animal portraiture, fashion, technology and everything beautiful.”

Find more of her work on her website.

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