Way back in olden times when I was in high school, the art department put on an annual stage show followed by an exhibition of the students’ work in the gymnasium. One year, an entire wall was filled with fashion illustrations, so charismatic that the audience was stunned. The work was an elegant rendition of the female form, never deviating from the acknowledgement of a woman’s curves. The artist would go on to become a … Read More
White, the color of clarity, purity, and calm, is an excellent canvas for creative thought. In art and fashion, white allows form to take center stage. The question is, which comes first? In the world of lingerie, often relegated to the preference of brides and basic underwear, white is emerging as a major design trend. Could it be the inspiration found on runways and galleries worldwide.
Black and White photography takes intimate perspective to a whole other level. Void of color, the subject is seen in a landscape of light and shadows. The images project the essence of the product. Above Noe Intimates and below KISSKILL Lingerie are examples. Intimate shots of women in their private moments prove the power of expression wrought by beautiful form.See More in our Pinterest and Instagram pages
My daughter Kate recently introduced me to the art of Tara Donovan. As I am often confused by the current art world, Donovan’s work is a refreshing alternative to what I consider convoluted statements of basic form. Donovan avoids this, transforming fundamental materials into contemporary masterpieces. Her sculptures, many of them installations that must be rebuilt for each show, approach classic minimalism, repeats it and re-informs it with a modern twist. I admire her vision: … Read More
