Vintage Paper, California Dreams.

Analog collage art by Kristi Klein inspired
by vintage magazines, Los Angeles nostalgia, and
the pop-culture spirit of the 1960s and 70s.

Kristi Klein is an analog collage artist based in Southern California. All of her pieces are created using images from vintage magazines and ephemera that she has sourced locally.

Kristi Klein working on hand-cut analog collage art

The Story Behind the Collages

My pieces are mainly inspired by my childhood in Southern California, specifically Los Angeles in the 1960s and 70s. The one thing I love about collage is that despite the fact that a lot of the images I use are old or well-known, there’s always something new to say based on how you put them together.

Press

"Art and creating have always been a huge part of my life since I was a kid. Even during periods of my life where I wasn’t actively seeking to be an artist or to make money from my work, I was still finding ways to create in my everyday life. This was something ingrained in me from my early childhood.”

“There’s never just one way to put a piece together, which can feel frustrating but also exciting. I usually try many different combinations before settling on what intuitively feels right. Working as an analog collage artist comes with a sense of uncertainty — since I only use hand-cut vintage materials, I can’t always find exactly what I imagine. Often, searching for one image leads me to another, unexpectedly shifting the entire composition. There’s a real beauty in allowing that uncertainty to guide the process as the work takes shape.”

Caught in a Trap

Caught in a Trap

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My Way or Go Away

My Way or Go Away

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Pretty Primpin

Pretty Primpin

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I Wish They All Could Be California Girls

I Wish They All Could Be California Girls

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Our Lips Are Sealed

Our Lips Are Sealed

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Sunset Serenade

Sunset Serenade

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Endless Summer

Endless Summer

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Caught in a Trap

Caught in a Trap

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My Way or Go Away

My Way or Go Away

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$45.00
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$45.00
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2
Pretty Primpin

Pretty Primpin

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$45.00
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$45.00
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3
I Wish They All Could Be California Girls

I Wish They All Could Be California Girls

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$45.00
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$45.00
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4
Our Lips Are Sealed

Our Lips Are Sealed

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$45.00
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$45.00
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5
Sunset Serenade

Sunset Serenade

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$45.00
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$45.00
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Endless Summer

Endless Summer

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$45.00
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Los Angeles inspired collage art using vintage ephemera

Process

Hand-cut vintage collage art inspired by Los Angeles by Kristi Klein
STEP 1

Gathering

Hand-cut collage art made from vintage magazines
Step 2

Cutting

Hand-cut collage art made from vintage magazines
Step 3

Composing

Explore the Collection

Each element is cut by hand and carefully arranged to form a composition that preserves the authenticity of the materials. Nothing is digitally altered. Instead, every detail is shaped with intention and guided by my own artistic vision and intuition.

Hand-cut collage art made from vintage magazines

Vintage-Sourced

My artwork is constructed entirely from vintage materials ranging from magazines, photographs and other printed ephemera.

Limited Edition

Limited edition prints are made to order; each print is hand-numbered and signed by the artist.

Hand-Cut

Every element of my work is found, selected, and cut by hand, introducing subtle irregularities and organic shapes that add individuality.

Sustainable

By salvaging and repurposing used materials, I am able to reduce waste and extend the life cycle of paper that would have otherwise been discarded.