Vera Gierke
Providence, RI
In speaking about her collages, Vera calls them A Fanciful View of a Realistic Object. She describes them as more than what initially meets the eye.
Message
During a recent trip to Cuba, I was fascinated by the convertibles, the well-maintained classic cars from many decades ago that we rarely see in the US. From one of my photos, I fashioned this collage to demonstrate the lively color and enthusiasm of a convertible, while also showing the typically crowded bus, and the attentiveness to one’s cell phone. While the internet connection in Cuba is sparse compared to ours, the young people are always trying to be connected.
- Subject Matter: Travel