Morgan Jesse Lappin
Bio
b.1979 - Suffern, New York
Morgan Jesse Lappin, is a Brooklyn-based creator known for eye-popping collages that use nostalgic materials to comprise paper worlds with a sense of comedy and chaos. As the founder of the Brooklyn Collage Collective (BCC), one of the first internationally-recognized assemblage of collage artists, Lappin has formed an indelible presence in the global art and music community’s.
Artist Statement
It all started in 2007 when i wanted to create original designs for a clothing company that I started with a friend in Orange County, NY. Although I never focused on the arts through school, I was attracted to the arts since I could remember.
I decided that I would turn to the medium of collage to create my shirt designs. I started with scissors and glue and quickly switched to the Xacto knife and tape. The reason I chose archival tape over glue is so that I can go back and make changes.
I eventually moved to Brooklyn in the begining of 2008, leaving the apparel world but continued on with making collage.
Eventually my work would evolve and grow in size. From creating works that usually measured the size of a page of a magazine consisting of 3 clips, I transitioned to creating complicated works consisting of hundreds upon hundreds of clips eventually leading to one piece that measuring 10ft x 5ft.
When it comes to source material, I went from strictly using old encyclopedias, to a variety of vintage magazines, books, comics, and sometimes even 3D objects. One thing that has stayed consistent is adding a humor and love to every piece of collage I create.
The art of collage has always played a therapeutic roll in my life, especially for me since I have ADHD. My mission is to continue to inspire and educate through collage, looking to add a bit of color and laughter to the world around me.
Morgan Jesse Lappin - Dracula's Bitches (Print) - Dracula’s Bitches is one of Lappin’s first and most iconic collage works. Now available in print form. Printed on Archival Digital Print on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 & hand signed in the back.
Morgan Jesse Lappin - "City of Athena" (Print) - Mythology and architecture is combined using images from vintage publications coming together to create the City of Athena. Originally a analog collage, and now available as a limited edition print.Printed on Archival Digital Print on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 & hand printed on the back.
Morgan Jesse Lappin - "Ascension Day" (Print) - With balance comes chaos. Ying and Yang, an equal balance of power. Morgan creates his own balance between the light and dark with Ascension Day. This unique collage radiates energy and strength. Printed on Archival Digital Print on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 & hand signed on the back.