Jean (Yanko) Varda is best known as a collagist. From 1949 to his death in 1971, Varda experimented with paper, woven textiles, designer fabrics and painting in collage. His color theories and cubist influences are reflected in the bright, half abstract, half real content of his art. Varda believed art came from joy. He often made works of women, the still life, exotic towns with banners flying and the celestial city. To learn more about Varda visit: www.varda.to