What is Mixed Media?

Mary Tooley Parker, Mary Lee Bendolph, Gee's Bend Quilter 2

What is Mixed Media?

To set the record straight, "mixed media" is generally used to describe a two-dimensional artwork, like a painting on canvas, that has multiple types of media—like a collage, for instance, or paint over a photograph. At Artspace, our Mixed Media section is filled to the brim with compelling works by up-and-coming and big-name artists alike. Collect some of our favorite Mixed Media works, and browse the Category page to find your own favorites!