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Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Art in Advertising
The glorious Diane von Furstenberg has reached new artistic heights in her recent ad campaign for her Spring 2012 line. Taking a cue from Surrealism, von Furstenberg had her models situated in a vast, desert-like plane with dynamic juxtapositions between the atmosphere and the architectural accessories.
The mirrored faces of the models brings a reflective nature to the ad's, forcing the viewer to see herself in this place, in these clothes. I love this spread and am so glad to see designers taking a truly artistic approach to showcasing their clothes, after all they are a work of art in their own right.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Art Lecture: Fakes and Frauds
If you are in New York City or the surrounding areas, you should not miss the lecture by renowned journalist and art enthusiast Milton Esterow (Artnews editor and publisher) on the great art forgeries of the past. It is in two weeks on Thursday, January 26th, at Buttenwieser Hall (1935 Lexington Ave @ East 92nd
St.)
I'm sure it will be a fascinating lecture and being that I love art and mysteries I am sad to miss it!
I'm sure it will be a fascinating lecture and being that I love art and mysteries I am sad to miss it!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Artist Spotlight: Deloris Thomas
Struggling
I love Thomas’ paintings because, as she describes them, they are expressionistic and have great movement and fluidity. There is a warm glow about the pieces with sweeping stokes of rich yellow, blue, green and red paint.
The shadow-like figures pull the viewer in while retaining their anonymity as
they walk, dance and are posed on the canvas. Her paintings remind me of looking
out a rain covered window, or across the horizon at sunset, watching the world
outside move through blurred vision.
Untitled This Way or That Way
Thomas’ pieces are roughly a medium to medium large size,
and I would think that multiples along a wall would add color and character to any
room or hallway. I’m very intrigued by her influences and homage’s to Francisco Goya, Oaxaca
people.
ps...here is a website I found which discusses more of Deloris's influences and work.
Untitled
all image credits to Deloris Thomas
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Artist Spotlight: Barbara Kleinhans
Deeded Green 1
Acrylic on Canvas
I really enjoyed viewing a piece by Barbara Kleinhans at ArtLaunch last Thursday. Her art is playful, thoughtful, homegrown and aesthetically pleasing. There are direct references to her childhood growing up in the Wisconsin countryside as she often references barns, expansive landscapes and snow-covered fields.
Lake View 1
Acrylic on Canvas
Red Shed #2
Acrylic on Canvas
Freshly Plowed
Acrylic on Canvas
Her minimal color palette works to a maximum effect through her use of painting knives which pushes the paint around on the canvas, building texture The opaque richness of the chosen colors (include the white and black) adds vibrancy and movement to these serene paintings.
Barbara's studio is open October 8&9 (Week 2)
1240 Hayes Street #6
1240 Hayes Street #6
San Francisco, CA 94117
The Grove in the North Field
Acrylic on Canvas
Wandering
Acrylic on Canvas
Friday, September 30, 2011
ArtLaunch 2011
My friend Caitlin and I went to the SF Open Studios ArtLaunch party at SomArts last night and had a great time. The place was filled
with artists, collectors and browsers and they had drinks flowing, music
bumping and over 400 pieces of art!
I took photos of some of my favorite pieces, although of
course I forgot my camera and had to use my iPhone, so please excuse their
horrible quality.
Tomorrow we are venturing out into the studios and going to
check out some great jewelry designers…pictures and updates to follow!
Untitled
2011
Mixed Media
Rainy Night on Mission
Street
2011
Untitled
2011
Cyanotype
Woman with a Hat
2011
Oil on panel
2011
Paint Collage
Green Window
2011
Digital Photographic Print
Caitlin making her own work of art
with the guys from Rock The Bike
Friday, September 16, 2011
Open Studios 2011
ArtSpan has announced the dates for San Francisco Open Studios and I couldn't be more excited! Open Studios is a great way to build real connections with artists by visiting their studios and seeing their process and art in a close and personal way...and its free!
October 29: ArtLaunch party
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Mission , Noe Valley
Fort Mason , Marina , Pacific Heights ,
Russian Hill, North
Beach
October 29: ArtLaunch party
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Preview of over 400 artists at ArtLaunch Celebrating 36 years of SF Open Studios
ArtSpan Members: $35 in advance / $40 at the door
Non-members: $50 in advance / $60 at the door
Open Studios:
Weekend 1
October 1 & 2, 11am to 6pm
Weekend 2
October 8 & 9, 11am to 6pm
Ocean Beach, Sunset, Richmond, Duboce, Eureka Valley, Hayes
Valley, Haight, Upper Market, Diamond Heights, Buena Vista, Mount Davidson,
Twin Peaks, West Portal, Glen Park
Weekend 3
October 15 & 16, 11am to 6pm
SOMA, Tenderloin, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Bayview
Weekend 4
October 22 & 23, 11am to 6pm
Weekend 5
October 29 & 30, 11am to 6pm
Hunters Point Shipyard & Islais Creek Studios
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Italia
Back from Italy with a MILLION pictures...here are some for your enjoyment. Talk about an amazing cultural experience!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Mapping the Old and New
Jason LaFerrera is not a classically trained artist, but has been producing simply amazing and truly unique art. His works combine the concepts of historical maps, which he has been collectiong for 10+ years, with modern digital technology to create exquisite images of flora and fauna. His works are available on Esty and are as beautiful as they are complex. I am delighted that Jason allowed me to feature him on the blog!
California Grizzly Bear
Virginia Northern Cardinal
Aguis
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Artist's Touch
Sol LeWitt
1978
Cut gelatin silver print
A wonderful gallery in
However, through another medium, photography, LeWitt was able to take his ideas of Minimalism one step further by cutting, cropping and manipulating many of his images. The Fraenkel Gallery’s exhibition titled: Sol LeWitt: Photographic Works 1968-2004, bring these images in an accessible way, for viewers to see the the artist’s influence at work. LeWitt’s body of photographic works incorporate his overall notion of striving to open the eyes and mind of the viewers to see more than the just the lines he created, but the process and the people whom helped him achieve these aesthetics.
The exhibition at the Fraenkel Gallery is on display through April 30th .
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
On These Walls...
Have you ever wondered what kind of art hangs in the White House? When certain pieces were acquired, the reasons they were brought into the collection and who choose the pieces?
The Avenue in the Rain
1917
Oil on canvas
The New York Times recently published a short but interesting article on the White House art collection and its curator, William G. Allman. One of only seven people to hold the position of White House curator since its inception in 1961 by Jacqueline Kennedy, Mr. Allman has worked in the curator’s office for 35 years and was appointed chief curator in 2002. How does one manage to maintain a collection in a place that is as dynamic as the White House: at the same time being an office, museum and home?
Lighter Relieving a Steamboat Aground
1847
Oil on canvas
Mr. Allman seems to fulfill his duties with the finesse of an expert, although an expert he hardly claims to be. But being able to please the presidential administration, cater to the family living in the White House and choose significant pieces that add importance to the collection is a true feat indeed.
A non-profit organization, The White House Historical Association has supported the procurement, management and conservation projects for the collection for 50 years. They work closely with the curator’s office keeping the master wish-list for further acquisitions and as of recently, with the help of Mr. Allman, has been developing and modernizing that list, to include American artists, some still living, who have yet to be represented in our nations White House.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Twisted Wills
I recently had the pleasure of watching a compelling documentary The Art of the Steal (2009). Unless you live in the greater Philadelphia area or are a die-hard Post-Impressionist fan, you may have never heard of the Barnes Foundation. The exquisite collection of Dr. Alfred Barnes has sparked great controversy between the final will and estate of Dr. Alfred Barnes and the determination of a group of politicians after recognition for themselves and their cities. I highly recommend this documentary as it deals with the facts that non-profit backing can indeed help an institution while at the same time those involved may have detrimental underlying motives.
Dr. Alfred Barnes (1872-1951) gained his fame and fortune creating a drug that prevented gonorrheal blindness in newborns and used it to assemble the most significant collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Modernist works of art, that many at the time thought were distasteful, unartistic and scandalous compared to art of the Romanticism era during the late 19th century. With a keen eye for art, Barnes began collecting Vincent van Gough, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, Paul Cezanne, Georges Seurat and more, becoming friends with many of the artists and traveling the world developing his concepts of for institution of learning.
The Smoker (La Fumeur)
1888
Oil on canvas
The Barnes Foundation was established in 1922 with strict guidelines placed by Barnes to ensure that the foundation was run more like a school than a museum. With limited public access, his foundation was able uphold its institutional purpose for the study and teaching of his collection. In his final will, Barnes clearly stated these rules and as anyone would, imagined that long after his death his wishes would be granted and that future scholars would still be roaming the impressive rooms he worked for and developed with a passion.
During the mid-1990's as blockbuster museum exhibitions became the rage and a small part of his collection went on a world tour, fans by the thousands poured into the quiet Philadelphia suburb that housed the Barnes Foundation for so many years. Seeing the monetary opportunities for the the Philadelphia museum, the city of Philadelphia, and the fame that would ensue, nonprofit agencies and even the directors of the museum banded together to uproot the Barnes Foundation and the will of Dr. Alfred Barnes to continue his mission in education of the arts. Although this movie fights for the will of Barnes, it shows the intricate links between foundations and those who govern them.
(All images courtesy of the Barnes Foundation)
(All images courtesy of the Barnes Foundation)
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Rain, Rain
I didn't get the chance to post this yesterday...and although it is not currently raining, those deep dark clouds are ever looming overhead...
March 2, 2011
Oil on canvas
Today it has been gray outside and sprinkling rain. The annoying type of sprinkle
that lightly dusts your hair and clothes with moisture but doesn't soak you.
To use an umbrella or not?
I wish it would just pour and then be done and stop teasing me
as I walk ten minutes to get my bus.
Rainy Day Shopping
Oil on canvas
Although abstract, this too reminds me of the rain....
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