In her column, Intimate Visions, Marina’s insight into the paintings of contemporary artist Katherine Mangiardi reflects her intimate knowledge of the impact of lace design and the emotions this lost art form evokes. Exquisitely rendered, one can not deny the feminine voice reflected on these canvases. READ MORE HERE… Read More
By Marina Rybak
Cape of Needlepoint
I had a rare opportunity to visit the Antonio Ratti Textile Center at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and explore its renowned hand-made lace collection spanning the period of five centuries. The masterpieces of so called “lost art” are unmatched in beauty and their unique aesthetic is an integral element of the lingerie design narrative. Underscoring this connection, I became a supporter of the Center’s Lace Fund. Naturally, I … Read More
By Marina Rybak
I sketch my designs freehand and as a tune-up attend life-drawing sessions at the Spring Studio in Soho for the pure joy of figure drawing. My college art teachers encouraged me to unlock this artistic passion of mine, emphasizing the importance of courageously placing the “mark” on paper. The immediate, blissful experience of transmitting the emotional energy on the tip of my pencil allowed me to break out of the illusions of … Read More