Untitled Elie Tahari
c. 1950-1952 Spring 2012 Ready To Wear
A fashion trend that has been picking up speed, and which I personally love when done right, is color blocking. Pairing pieces of two different colors (or to really challenge yourself, using different shades of the same color) can be an art in itself. It takes just the right colors, cuts and accessories to make it work and looking over images from NY Fashion Week, I saw it done right all over the place. From numerous runway collections to some of my favorite bloggers, this style has hit hard in all sorts of colors, and I got to thinking about art…
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I knew the color blocking style resonated in me for some
reason and not just because I think it looks great, but there was an artistic
inclination pulling at me, and I had to figure out where I had seen this
before. It dawned on me that this trend of color blocking is a real-life form
of abstract art and my mind then immediately clicked to Mark Rothko.
Although not labeling himself as an abstract expressionist,
Mark Rothko found his place in the art world in New York
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Rothko began his mature work, called “multiform” paintings
in 1946 and continued with them until his death in 1970. These pieces he felt
were more organic, self contained and far surpassed figurative painting in
expression and meaning, as they “possessed their own life force”. Although the
underlying influences, feelings and experiences behind his pieces have nothing
to do with fashion, a direct correlation between Mark Rothko’s color blocking can be made to the
runway and streets of today.
Due to the nature of labeling and copyrighting of Mark Rothko's
works I was unable to label each piece. With continued research
and your feedback I hope to attribute titleshipto each work.
Until then, enjoy for your viewing pleasure.
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