Tried and tested remedy: a latte (whole milk, large) and a five minute walk across Times Square for a shock of colour – your daily dose of colour therapy*
*sunglasses optional but highly recommended
February 17th, 2017
Category: february 2017
How Long Shall I Wait?
Illustration for the story by Florence Jane Soman
Caption: ”There was something in their eyes that made her say swiftly, ‘it’s going to happen to you too. You wait and see.”’
The Ladies’ Home Journal, 1953
Society of Illustrators
February 11th, 2017
Reflecting on art
Literally.
Light reflects on the glass adding – or hiding – details. I tried to filter them out somewhat and the result was this mellow, pastel effect. Still, rather pleasing.
Illustration for the story by Katherine Greer.
Caption: ”Here, in this very window, might be her ring!”
Redbook magazine, January 1950
Caption: ”It was restful to be near Sara, thought Vilas. You didn’t have to explain things to her. She understood.”
Cosmopolitan magazine, 1949
Illustration from ”The Clever Sister” by Margaret Culkin Banning
Caption: ”Beneath the strangely different melodies of their lives ran hidden themes that others never heard; yet one refrain they had in common: ‘Whom does Barney love – my sister or me?”’
Woman’s Home Companion, January 1947
Illustration for the book by George Barr McCutcheon
Caption: ”They, too, were seen together very often of late.”
This work also appeared in ”A Garden of Girls”, published by Dodd, Mead & Co., 1910
Title illustration for the story by Ann Pinchot
Caption: ”This way, darling” she said… He followed her, as he would follow her anywhere.
The American Magazine, ca. 1945
Illustration for a story by Philip Wylie
Caption: ”Every night I dream I’m being chased by a green locomotive. Does that mean I should give up Creme de Menthe?”
Redbook magazine, April 1938
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February 11th, 2017
Illustrators 59: Lost Cities
Illustrators 59: Of Cats & Men
Society of Illustrators
February 11th, 2017
Illustrators 59: Book & Editorial
”The Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition features over 400 pieces of the most outstanding works created throughout the year. Open to artists worldwide, thousands of entries are considered by a jury of professionals, which include renowned illustrators, art directors, and designers.
Gold and silver medals are presented to the illustrators and art directors whose works are judged the best in each category.”
February 11th, 2017
Penned by Tony Harris
If his mouth worked in the same way as his pen, Mr. Harris would undoubtedly be a helluva gifted artist with tons of devoted fans swearing by his brilliant drawings. As it is, he is a helluva gifted artist with an outspoken controversial character wreaking havoc among fans and embarrassing fellow artists; which is just as well because, yeah, devil is in the details. Today, let us focus on the pen which – as we know – is mightier than the sword. Here are some incredible examples of Mr. Harris’ original artwork that were on view at The Society of Illustrators through March 2017.
February 11th, 2017
Now on for some real Subway Art
Honouring the past. Living in the present. Connecting with the future.
”During her research, Shin found old photographs in the Transit Museum and the New York Historical Society Archives that documented the dismantling of the El trains on 2nd Ave in the 1940s and of the 3rd Ave El in the 1950s, which became the primary sources of inspiration for the work. The artist decided to transform the 63rd Street Station into a time machine of sorts, surrounding today’s commuters with images of New Yorkers who once commuted on the El that stood in the same spot nearly 7 decades ago. “I wanted the new permanent work to connect to this landmark moment in New York City’s history and bring this story to public life, what was lost and gained in the making of the 2nd Ave Subway,” she said.”
From an interview on Art Zealous, by Katita Miller
Lexington Avenue – 63rd Street
JEAN SHIN
Elevated, 2017
Laminated glass, glass mosaic, and ceramic tile
February 11th, 2017
Last Work
What we didn’t want to miss that night was the latest work by Batsheva Dance Company, choreographed by Ohad Naharin, making its NY premiere in BAM. I was prepared to be impressed and I was – by the dancer at the back of the stage running on a treadmill for the entire duration of the show! According to reviews, and as you can see below, it was supposed to be a woman (dressed in blue) but on the evening we watched she had been replaced by a man. Still standing, drenched in sweat at the end of the performance, he deserved – and received – a warm round of applause. The work itself was a barrage of beautiful, intense moves and ideas, so much so that the audience was left with no breathing space; no chance to absorb and truly appreciate the scenes. On the way out, we agreed that Last Work was aesthetically stimulating, but bringing so many elements and people on the stage together, all at the same time, resulted in cancelling out emotions it was supposed to evoke. Indeed sometimes, there can be too much of a good thing.
Images courtesy of Batsheva Dance Company
February 4th, 2017
All’s Well That Ends Well
Lounging at BAMcafé with a glass of wine, subway frustrations long forgotten, we see la vie en rose again. No rose-tinted glasses necessary.
February 4th, 2017
The Humble Fabulist 