Sublime

Studying abroad at the age of 19, I was on an excursion to the art capitals of the world when I saw my first piece of classical sculpture in Rome. Viewing the pure white marble miracles of Michelangelo, I was emotionally transfixed. How could anyone create such a detailed execution of the human body from such a mundane material? Later, in Paris, I witnessed the evolution of this art form from the perfection of classicism to the emotion of impressionism in Rodin’s ardent extraction of passion from a piece of stone. Sculpture and its ability to liberate the humanities from inanimate objects became my artistic focus. But, it was Constantin Brancusi’s revolutionary ability to hew an abstract ideal from a basic substance that marks him as a pioneer of the modern movement. His works are elegant and simple statements that break traditional boundaries. My favorite is the ethereal Bird in Space, a sophisticated suggestion of the freedom of flight.
Brancusi’s method of carving utilitarian materials into romantic visions came to mind when I first saw the 2010 fall collection from Rosy Lingerie. The Rosy brand utilizes classic intimate components; lace, embroidery, tulle and satin to create bras and panties that are both whimsical and modern expressions of the generosity of the female spirit. I was particularly drawn to the Sublime molded padded bra (171-2555) because of its modern architectural style rendered in a sexy, retro juxtaposition of ivory satin and sheer black tulle. Completely void of lace, this bra, offered with a string (30-2555) or brief (61-2555) panty, is a provocative statement of independence and allure for a woman who prefers a contemporary approach to femininity. Although the Sublime collection satisfies those who prefer the clean lines of untrimmed, but intelligently rendered lingerie, the Rosy brand, in its entirety, is a garden of liberating and visual delights; very French, very artsy and a pleasure to own.
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“Don’t look for mysteries; I bring you joy.” Constantin Brancusi
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I suppose one could say that I am a professional shopper. Searching the market for new ideas and inspiration is a very creative process. The best part of the journey is happening upon something brand new, which I have not seen before, that makes a clear and prescient statement and begs me to listen. I have traveled worldwide to find source information with the potential to inform a new product or produce new business for a store. I cannot deny that I have personally been caught up in the shopping “zone” and I have a few individual purchases in my possession that I probably could have lived without. But, all of life is a learning curve and one thing I have mastered along the way is how to determine what is worth the investment and what needs to be left behind. When I first find something I like, but for some reason question the necessity of buying, I walk away. The trick is to wait and see if the first impression lingers, bites at your subconscious and tells you that you need to learn more. If the first impression becomes a lasting impression, there is more there than meets the eye.

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I was married in City Hall with two witnesses present. After the ceremony the four of us went to dinner at a beautiful local restaurant. I could never quite grasp the point of a lavish affair and all the chaotic fanfare that accompanied the planning process. It seemed, at the time, like an elaborate waste of money for a one night stand. I never really grew up with the fantasy of walking down an aisle in a fairytale dress. I think it was because of my natural proclivity for flying below the radar. I do not relish being the center of attention. So I am trying to figure out why I am so captivated by the whole wedding planning business and all the hoopla that it embodies. Maybe it’s the poetic potential of the affair, or the artistry of the bridal dress but I am intrigued by the process and the drama of the final production. Not usually a fan of reality TV, I have to admit that my recent discovery on 

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During an art class that I took in college, we were taken outside on campus and told to draw a tree. By the end of the class, I had filled the sketch pad with the furrows and shadows of one branch of an enormous oak. For me, the experience presented itself in the details of the image. The instructor was, in fact, pleased with this result as he explained to the class that an object is lifted to an art form when we focus on the basic elements of the design and recognize their worth. The details can change an ordinary encounter to an extraordinary event and an everyday item to a unique statement. I have always had this knack of zeroing in on the essence of a thing to identify its heart and determine its real value. It does not matter if it’s a one little flower growing in an abandoned lot or a delicious sauce inspiring a simple pasta dinner. It could be a single colored umbrella breaking the monotony of an endless rainy day. For me, the details in a situation are the test of its worth. The details transform the plain to the poetic.
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