josef albers, homage to the square - orange, 1964
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the adobe colorswatch palette for homage to the square - orange.
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bravo, superstars!
the 6th round of the ekphrastic challenge was met with fabulous nominations and suggestions! i just loved seeing your artistic interpretations of the art & the tones that create it!
so as requested: round #7!
today we're adoring a landmark work by one of my favourite geometric abstract artists (& colour theorists!) josef albers : {side note: partner of textile superstar anni albers! i have such a longtime crush on this geometric supercouple!} ... today's focus is josef's "homage to the square - orange." : part of the hundreds of paintings & prints that make up the brilliant, BRILLIANT series *homage to the square*
love the geometric style craze these days? then you're sure to love albers' brilliant art!
and if i had to choose just one of his works, this one's my fave.
it's orange orange orange and relishes that favourite shape of mine: the glorious square.
perfection? i think so.
the 6th round of the ekphrastic challenge was met with fabulous nominations and suggestions! i just loved seeing your artistic interpretations of the art & the tones that create it!
so as requested: round #7!
today we're adoring a landmark work by one of my favourite geometric abstract artists (& colour theorists!) josef albers : {side note: partner of textile superstar anni albers! i have such a longtime crush on this geometric supercouple!} ... today's focus is josef's "homage to the square - orange." : part of the hundreds of paintings & prints that make up the brilliant, BRILLIANT series *homage to the square*
love the geometric style craze these days? then you're sure to love albers' brilliant art!
and if i had to choose just one of his works, this one's my fave.
it's orange orange orange and relishes that favourite shape of mine: the glorious square.
perfection? i think so.
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so, here's the challenge for you:
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so, here's the challenge for you:
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using the idea of ekphrasis , a "graphic or artistic description/representation of a visual work of art" , study the colours of the painting above, and/or the colour palette generated to match it (see above) .
leave a link here to a handmade item of yours, (or another's) that is inspired by these colours + tones + shapes!
in about a week, i'll compile the suggestions and post them as our 7th collective response.
leave a link here to a handmade item of yours, (or another's) that is inspired by these colours + tones + shapes!
in about a week, i'll compile the suggestions and post them as our 7th collective response.
---> just keep in mind, i'm looking for handmade works that fit the colour-palette AND geometric stylings of this piece! thanks.
so show me your orange square inspirations, nicies!
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so show me your orange square inspirations, nicies!
can't wait to see what you come up with!
and may your day be filled with gorgeous tones!
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OOH! I LIKE THAT!
ReplyDeleteHow about this - http://www.etsy.com/listing/72839699/orange-granny-square-bag-vegan-friendly
Granny square inspired!
cute! thanks for playing, nicey!
ReplyDeleteI think this quilt is a good candidate:
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love the homage, RikRak!!
ReplyDeletegreat choice, b!
ReplyDeleteand thanks mr. r. wouldn't one look splendid in our library nook?
I'd say http://www.etsy.com/listing/65214025/orange-graphic-sterling-silver-and-resin?ga_search_query=orange&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5188747
ReplyDeleteI've seen one of the "hommages" at MOMA. SO GOOD!!!!!
I absolutely LOVE these, they are so fun....
ReplyDeleteWould love to suggest this small zippered pouch from my shop! http://www.etsy.com/listing/68428966/small-zipper-pouch-sandi-henderson
Thanks K!
Here's another good one
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