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Gel Plate Creature Collage Inspired By Clare Youngs

Bright creature collage made from layered gel plate printed paper shapes in shades of red, orange and pink, arranged on black card to form a whimsical animal. Glue and collage materials surround the artwork (Zart Education On Demand Gel Plate Creature Collage activity).

This lesson is designed for students from Level 6 through to Level 8 to teach skills in Gelli plate monoprinting and paper collage while drawing inspiration from the joyful, pattern-rich work of British collage artist Clare Youngs.

Materials:

  • Gelli plate and brayer
  • Acrylic paint and gel medium (optional)
  • Stencils and bubble wrap
  • Printing paper — A4 or A3, and scrap paper
  • Washi tape
  • Black card
  • Supertac, paper plate, and pop stick
  • Creature eyes
  • Scissors
  • Baby wipes