the ekphrastic challenge *revealed* : part two

woohoo!
you've done it again, nicies!

i put forth a new creative challenge last week- and you rose rose rose to it!
and so part two of the ekphrastic challenge began: suggest handmade works that are ekphrastically inspired by the colour palette of a famous piece of art. this time i chose the beautiful *pavane* by jean paul riopelle. wonderful wonderful suggestions, lovelies! i love seeing what you come up with... so here we go...

pavane by jean paul riopelle

row one
CrowandIris
burntmill
ScowlingOwl
MichellesThreads
ThePeachTree

row two
kylebogucki
sarathomas
emmarts
pulpandpaisley
vintagebutterfly94

row three
ripegoods
InHonorOf
DirksenDabbles
fionachapman
SewMo

row four
rachel austin
LucindasNiceThings
nauli

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wonderful tones, lovelies!
and a special thanks to the superstars, like nauli, who handcrafted something just for the challenge! i love it!

tune in again soon for a brand new round of the ekphrastic challenge!
and don't forget to cast your votes in the *handmade olympics!*

over 9000 individual votes cast so far!
woohoo democracy!

and have a most inspired day, filled with lovely tones, nicies!

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the ekphrastic challenge { part two }: riopelle

pavane by jean paul riopelle

colour palette generated for this piece

bravo, superstars!
the 1st 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 #2!

today we're oohing and aahing at one of mr. rikrak's very favourite pieces of modern art, the breathtaking pavane by canadian artist jean paul riopelle. if you've ever had a chance to see this piece in it's mammoth (300 x 550.2 cm overall) 3-panel glory at our beautiful national gallery of canada, it is safe to say that you, like me, might have been... in ... awe!

i just love those gorgeous tones, the textured brushstrokes and the crystally movement of the piece. thought it might be perfect for today's weather!

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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. leave a link here to a handmade item of yours, (or another's) that is inspired by these colours + tones!

in about a week, i'll compile the suggestions and post them as our 2nd collective *ekphrastic response.* just keep in mind, i'm looking for handmade works that fit the colour-palette of this piece! thanks!

so show me your *riopelle-y*, nicies!
can't wait to see what you come up with!

and may your day be filled with gorgeous tones! Pin It