(24 × 18″, 2025, mixed media collage on paper, revised August 10, 2025) – Part of my ongoing series inspired by Arshile Gorky’s biomorphic abstractions and titled after Pink Floyd’s 1975 epic “Shine On You Crazy Diamond.” This series explores fragmented consciousness and transformation, with song lyrics incorporated into the undercoat layers.
GJ Gillespie is a collage artist living in a 1928 farmhouse overlooking Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, WA. A prolific artist with 23 awards to his name, his work has been exhibited in 71 shows and appeared in more than 200 publications. Beyond his studio practice, Gillespie channels his passion for art by running Leda Art Supply, a company specializing in premium sketchbooks. Whether conjuring vivid collage compositions or enabling other artists through exceptional tools, Gillespie remains dedicated to the transformative power of art.
