Papelcortante

Abstract

Papelcortante emerges as a creative venture that integrates the history and technique of artistic collage with a sustainable business model and a firm social commitment. Our proposal is structured along two lines: on the one hand, a wide range of in-person analog collage workshops, designed to reach all audiences (from those who have never picked up scissors to artists searching for new languages) through experiential teaching, where the exploration of materials, conceptual design, manual execution, and aesthetic reflection are intertwined in each session; and, on the other, the production and sale of original graphic pieces distributed at self-organized and independent fairs, as well as on social media, showcasing the potential of collage as a poetic and visual practice. The first section of the document reviews the origins of collage in the 20th-century avant-garde and its evolution to contemporary practices, establishing the conceptual and aesthetic foundation of our workshops. The second chapter details the teaching methodology: a phased approach that begins with the investigation of textures and media, progresses toward the construction of unique compositions, and culminates in a space for critical exchange about results and processes, always emphasizing the artistic dimension, the sensorial experience, and the value of craftsmanship. The business plan defines the key elements of the project: cost structuring, promotional strategies at independent fairs, partnerships with local collectives, and comprehensive self-management. Papelcortante positions itself as a project that celebrates the aesthetics of collage, generates transformative experiences, and demonstrates that analog creation can simultaneously be a viable act of cultural entrepreneurship committed to its community.