I came across this image of Alexander McQueen’s 10th anniversary celebratory skull scarf some time ago. I think that my daughter, a fine artist, sent it to me because of its creative collaboration with Damian Hirst. I have never been a pink person, or a lover of bugs, or for that matter into skulls. But this rendition of Mcqueen’s skull pattern, formed by 30 separate insect designs culled from … Read More
A visit to the Ivan Guaderrama Art Gallery in Cabo made me wonder if Empreinte’s new swimwear collection could have been inspired by this artist’s spectacular palette. READ MORE … Read More
A few days ago, while in San Jose de Cabo, I happened upon the Ivan Guaderrama Art Gallery. Maybe it was his joyous use of color, which definitely drew me in, but I found myself lingering. This painting, whose photograph I took with my phone and thus the lighting renders it less bright, reminds me of the underwater spectacle one can see when snorkeling at Santa Maria beach. Immediately, I … Read More
It’s the 6th day of Hanukah and Christmas is 2 weeks away. Here I sit in Cabo San Lucas slightly disconnected from the seasonal hoopla that infiltrates our culture in the USA. In Mexico, the holidays are apparent, but much lower key. There are festivities planned at schools and one can see some decorations gracing major town squares; but frankly, the celebration is reserved. It takes place in churches … Read More
What does it mean to be Cutting Edge? Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” was cutting edge. Picasso’s “Les Demoiselles D’Aviginon” and Jackson Pollack’s “Drip Paintings” were cutting edge. Martha Graham’s “Modern Dance” was cutting edge. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Museum was cutting edge. Bill Gate’s “Windows” and Steve Job’s “Mac” were cutting edge. Elon Musk’s “Tesla” is the current cutting edge phenomenon. Surely, I could go on. These products have transformed the … Read More
It is said that some things get better with age. Having officially entered the era of social security and senior discounts, I must say that I agree. There are women who fight the milestones of maturing. I think that fine lines and a morphing shape mark my journey. Sure, I wouldn’t mind some of the youthful camouflage that once empowered my self-image but time has gifted me the wisdom to … Read More
For designers and artists, vision often merges. Note this pleated garment by David Laport and Richard Sweeny’s Vortex 1, a hand pleated and wet folded watercolor paper and adhesive sculpture. SEE MORE… Read More