“On the Bias” – a small abstract collage by Tamara Grand featuring painted paper in bold, layered shapes. The composition leans diagonally, with dynamic contrast between fluid brushwork and structured colour fields.

On the Bias

Acrylic and paper on birch panel | 8 x 8 inches | 2025 | $200

On the Bias plays with balance, direction, and quiet disruption. I began by painting on paper in two distinct styles, then cut and reassembled the pieces into collage on birch panel. The final composition leans gently to one side — just enough to shift your expectations.

In sewing, a bias cut allows fabric to drape and move with more fluidity. This piece does the same — embracing angles, soft tension, and the beauty that emerges when you step slightly off-center.

Perfect for collectors drawn to bold shape, layered process, and the unexpected.

Close-up of “Split Decision” showing textured paint layers and cut paper seams in this mixed media collage
Close-up of “On the Bias” showing textured paint layers and collage seams.
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