Mixed Media 3D Collage, 2025, 36,5 x 46,5 CM

Mart Visser Collage of Mini Portraits: Intimate Studies with Kashmir Thread
This distinctive collage of eight mini portraits by Mart Visser presents a powerful collection of small, individual works that together form a unified, layered composition. Each portrait is a self-contained study, an exploration of form, material, and emotional presence, serving as the foundation for future, larger works. The heads are quietly expressive and richly textured, and their compact scale invites close viewing, where every detail becomes meaningful. What makes this collage particularly special is its origin. Mart Visser created these works during a stay at Soho Farmhouse, a rural and atmospheric location that deeply influenced the tone and feel of the series. As a traveling artist, Visser always brings his materials with him, using each journey as a creative catalyst. For this series, he incorporated Kashmir thread, a fine, tactile material he encountered on site. The threads run delicately through the portraits, adding subtle sculptural accents and a unique layer of texture that brings each face to life.

A Traveling Practice in Thoughtful Study
Part of the Mart Visser Artwork collection, this collage offers a rare insight into the artist’s process, starting small, intuitive, and exploratory. The eight portraits form a visual journal of reflection and observation, shaped by the spirit of the location and the moment. With a quiet strength and unmistakable touch, these miniatures show the emotional depth that defines Visser’s larger pieces. Ideal for collectors and art lovers who value narrative, process, and authenticity. This work captures the transition from idea to art, and proves how even the smallest studies can carry great impact.