Carol Steffens - A Journey Through Jazz

Artist Exhibit Opening

Mixed Media Collage

Using bits and scrapes of paper and mixed media collage techniques, I have created a collection of visual representations illustrating memories and emotions of my love affair with jazz music. My method involves using pieces of ripped or cut recycled paper from printed material I have saved over the years, and reassemble and glue the pieces back together again in an entirely new way. I draw many of my inspirations from my collection of saved printed material including jazz journals, concert programs, conferences schedules, and a multitude of other mementos from my travels, projects, performances and of course, the musicians and the music.

In the fall of 2017, I began this visual story telling process. I set up an art studio in my basement and proceeded to start going through stacks of my precious, saved paper memorabilia.  I just started ripping and gluing paper back together. It has been my countless experiences over the years that have inspired me to create these twenty-five visual images of what jazz music felt like, looked like and how I lived it.

Uber and Lyft drop off area. Free and open to the public 21 years of age or older.

Live Jazz music Provided by the Jazz Vespers Duo