I was reminded of the young Elsworth Kelly in Paris by this one. Like many young artists of his generation, he searched for ways of making art without getting all "artistic-y", since fellows like Picasso had just been there and done that, and it was intimidating to follow in their footsteps. So Kelly remarked the grids laid bare by the collapsed sides of bombed-out multistorey Parisian buildings, and, even more fruitfully, the shapes cast on the pavements by shadows of trees, chimneys, and what have you. He traced them, photographed them and - voila - there were "found shapes".
Mr. V., you hold a crazy wealth of art history knowledge in your head (amongst other things), you know that?
I didn't even remember that we'd seen some of Kelly's pieces at the Gugg when we went to that minimalist show so long ago, until you mentioned him again... :P
you supposed to comment back when someone comments? cool... i love this imags, where did you take it? my favorite of your work is ( as i often mentioned to you i am sure) your more abstract experimental stuff. it shows curiosity and thoughtfull perseption. the ability to see what others dont see. beautiful.
Girl, I just like to talk back. :P And thanks for liking this one. I took this at Art Center... you know that open round grassy space lined all around by trees? It's outside between the bridge and the cafeteria. I've always really liked it.
Pijus, it never occured to me until you said it but I see what you mean. :P It's my vintage empire waist baby doll Thea Porter dress. I love it to bits.
Why no avatar for you, Mister? Strut yo stuff, boy. :P
(February, 2006. Pasadena, California.)
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I was reminded of the young Elsworth Kelly in Paris by this one. Like many young artists of his generation, he searched for ways of making art without getting all "artistic-y", since fellows like Picasso had just been there and done that, and it was intimidating to follow in their footsteps. So Kelly remarked the grids laid bare by the collapsed sides of bombed-out multistorey Parisian buildings, and, even more fruitfully, the shapes cast on the pavements by shadows of trees, chimneys, and what have you. He traced them, photographed them and - voila - there were "found shapes".
Mr. V., you hold a crazy wealth of art history knowledge in your head (amongst other things), you know that?
I didn't even remember that we'd seen some of Kelly's pieces at the Gugg when we went to that minimalist show so long ago, until you mentioned him again... :P
you supposed to comment back when someone comments? cool... i love this imags, where did you take it? my favorite of your work is ( as i often mentioned to you i am sure) your more abstract experimental stuff. it shows curiosity and thoughtfull perseption. the ability to see what others dont see. beautiful.
Girl, I just like to talk back. :P And thanks for liking this one. I took this at Art Center... you know that open round grassy space lined all around by trees? It's outside between the bridge and the cafeteria. I've always really liked it.
Mimi, you look a bit ... hm ... Korean in your avatar photo. It's the dress, methinks. Not that there's anything wrong with that, naturellement.
Pijus, it never occured to me until you said it but I see what you mean. :P It's my vintage empire waist baby doll Thea Porter dress. I love it to bits.
Why no avatar for you, Mister? Strut yo stuff, boy. :P
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