John Baldessari

• He uses found images and sources which he distorts in some way to make us question what the work is communicating - appropriation
• generally works involve some form of humour 
• some works are produced in a collage way 
• uses a lot a repetition - in his photographic series and video work especially in the video and works 'I must not make anymore boring art' 
• The video contradicts the phrase he repeatedly writes , as he ends up making something that becomes boring.
• relates to my work due to repetition  and use of contradictions.