Monday, May 31, 2010

the ekphrastic challenge { part four } : mondrian


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it's a tour de force, superstars!
the 3rd 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 #4!

and today, we're ADDING a TWIST to the challenge .. read on!

for challenge 4 we're oohing and aahing Piet Mondrian's famous Composition with Yellow, Blue and Red painting, courtesy of the Tate Gallery.

i just love the lines, the shapes, the balance of fresh tones here. splendid!

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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. for THIS challenge, i'd also like you to study the linear feel and focus on the shapes therein!

then leave a link here to a handmade item of yours, (or anothers) that is inspired by these colours + SHAPES! (there's the twist - i know you can do it, nicies!)

in about a week, i'll compile the suggestions and post them as our 4th ekphrastic response! just keep in mind, i'm looking for handmade works that fit the colour-palette & the lines and shapes of this piece! thanks!

can't wait to see what you come up with!

and may your day be filled with gorgeous tones!
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9 comments:

  1. i like this one & i had fun looking for just the right thing!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/47112453/stained-glass-reusable-snack-baggie-w

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  2. FUN!
    I love this http://www.etsy.com/listing/41713931/japan-clutch or

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/44610385/black-white-stripes-cotton-pillow-cover

    Thanks ;>

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  3. What about this glass?

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/45763528/stained-glass-suncatcher-contemporary?ref=sr_list_14&ga_search_query=geometric&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

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  4. How about:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/48368484/recycled-sail-throw-pillow-black-number

    Love reiter8!!

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  5. I love Piet Mondrian! My Mom did a counted cross stitch of one of his designs way back when... His designs are simple and clean - the way I wish my house looked! Here's a link to my simple felt coasters:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/42725678/simple-felt-coasters-recycled-100

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  6. Primary colors are my favorite! (You can tell that from my vintage and handmade shop, B.Inspired Vintage.)

    These fun Pocket Pillow Covers made with vintage baby clothes are certainly square with bright primary colors!

    Love your ekphrastic challenges. So FUN!!!

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  7. Oh so excited about this one!
    By the way...your interview is up!
    http://weblogartists.blogspot.com/2010/06/tell-all-tuesdays-kristal-from-rikrak.html
    Hope you like it:-)
    Char

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  8. hmmm....I love these challenges. They may just inspire me to make something new...but for now, this is the piece that came to mind....

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/43131008/mosaic-window-frame-back-splash-modern

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  9. I love these challenges! This is what I found...
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/45286137/crossword-puzzle-decoupaged-earrings

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thanks so much for your comments, nicies!
it's a joy to read what everyone writes here.
thank you!