Combine painting

Combine Painting is an abstract art movement that emerged in the 1950s, pioneered by artists like Robert Rauschenberg. It combines various materials and objects—such as photographs, fabric, trash, or everyday items—onto a single surface, blending painting and sculpture. This technique challenges traditional art boundaries by integrating mixed media to create complex, layered works that reflect contemporary culture and everyday life. Combine paintings often invite viewers to interpret meaning from the diverse elements, emphasizing materiality and hybrid forms as a way to explore identity, societal themes, and the fluid nature of art itself.