art inspired: jason martin's near by far
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Today's art inspired fashion post looks to Jason Martin, who is known for his sensuous monochromatic abstract paintings. His work has been exhibited around the world and can be found in public and private collections including the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington D.C., the Albright Knox Gallery, the Government Art Collection, UK, and Museum of Modern Art in Italy among others.
Photo courtesy L.A. Louver
Last week I attended a small luncheon to celebrate the solo exhibition of new paintings by Jason Martin that opened at L.A. Louver. I wrote about his previous work a few years back, and was surprised to see such a colorful departure. The new works explore the "near" and "far" of pictorial space, using a paste medium on panels of wood and aluminum. It was the shimmering application of intense pigments merging with the stilled movement of the paintings that drew me in--gold, violet, turquoise and magenta pieces that range from 22x18 inches to over 6x6 feet. I enjoyed seeing the next step in his evolution and Jason told me that he's now going forward from this semi-sculptural work and bringing the color into his next series of oils. I look forward to it!
In this current fashion phase of color blocking, I find myself attracted equally if not more so, to full columns of color. There's nothing more dramatic than head-to-toe color. What do you think?
Elie Saab Ruffle Front Dress $2,350; Christian Dior Brown/Aubergine Frame Sunglasses $355; Guerlain Terracotta Blush & Sun $46; Marc Jacobs platform heels $695; Yves Saint Laurent - Rouge Pure Shine Sheer Lipstick No. 22 Cherry Sorbet $32; Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Classic Billfold $430; Brian Danielle Garnet Diamond Studs $398.
p.s. To see more artists + fashion, click on the art inspired fashion links on the right index.
Last week I attended a small luncheon to celebrate the solo exhibition of new paintings by Jason Martin that opened at L.A. Louver. I wrote about his previous work a few years back, and was surprised to see such a colorful departure. The new works explore the "near" and "far" of pictorial space, using a paste medium on panels of wood and aluminum. It was the shimmering application of intense pigments merging with the stilled movement of the paintings that drew me in--gold, violet, turquoise and magenta pieces that range from 22x18 inches to over 6x6 feet. I enjoyed seeing the next step in his evolution and Jason told me that he's now going forward from this semi-sculptural work and bringing the color into his next series of oils. I look forward to it!
In this current fashion phase of color blocking, I find myself attracted equally if not more so, to full columns of color. There's nothing more dramatic than head-to-toe color. What do you think?
Elie Saab Ruffle Front Dress $2,350; Christian Dior Brown/Aubergine Frame Sunglasses $355; Guerlain Terracotta Blush & Sun $46; Marc Jacobs platform heels $695; Yves Saint Laurent - Rouge Pure Shine Sheer Lipstick No. 22 Cherry Sorbet $32; Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Classic Billfold $430; Brian Danielle Garnet Diamond Studs $398.
p.s. To see more artists + fashion, click on the art inspired fashion links on the right index.
Labels: Jason Martin, L.A. Louver, Near By Far
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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34 Comments:
Thank you for the introduction to Martin's work! And loving all your colorful picks even though I can't wear this shade. I bought a colorblock outfit this spring in grass green. I've worn the skirt but not yet together with the top - have to wait for cooler weather - it's long sleeved.
I think i really like it - i like the idea of head to toe bizarrely by my former fashion sensibilities and i love burgundy for this winter - great post!! xx
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Oh my gosh Mary Jo. That dress is simply stunning. I love that color...and the ruffles...nice touch!
xo
Alexa
OMG love that painting and the look it inspired!
Thanks for introducing me to this artist!
xoxox,
CC
It's definitely more sophisticated and chic! Love that painting, too!
I adore art, and love the way that bloggers like yourself draw inspiration from art to create such a stunning outfit (that is clearly a piece of art in and of itself!).
Lovely post!
i also love the full columns of color, I never totally got in to color blocking, I'm def more of a monochromatic girl!
I like the head to toe color idea! I've never done it before, so I should try! The outfit you came up with is beautiful, that color is stunning :)
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So luxurious and sexy! Amazing selection! The painting is fabulous too!
hugs and kisses by Mani.
The art piece is incredible and I love the outfit with it -- you really were inspired by it. I'm a huge fan of color blocking, as long as it isn't a ton of black. A single color is so sophisticated.
I was unfamiliar with Jason Martin's work-- but it is very interesting and the sunglasses are great!
This is so beautiful it makes me want to either swoon or eat goat cheese.
Head to toe colour.....I love it!
I have to agree, the monochromatic look is so cool! I'd definitely love to experiment with that :) Really enjoyed this art inspired post and love that rich, plum color :)
I really like it. Thank you for sharing this, Mary Jo. I am craving a monochromatic look, and even better, in variations of the same colour. :)
Ada
This post was the perfect start to my morning. I am so in love with color blocking and I love the pieces you put together! (I love those stud earrings too). I normally don't do reds, but I'm pretty excited about rocking a good "bordeaux" color!
Thank you, sweetie for this art inspired post! I love it!
This look is one of my favorite! I really love this color!
xoxoxo
PS: I was so happy that you too are a ladybug lover :-)
This is seriously one of my favorite fall colors, Mary Jo - love, love, love!
P.S. I'm on deadline this morning; but I plan on e-mailing you sometime this afternoon!! :)
Wow that piece of art is captivating! I love how textural it is. And the color is my favorite. The outfit you put together is something I would wear in a heartbeat :)
Hope you're having a great week! xoxo
ooooh!! must have those mj shoes!!!
Love the outfit, I like how it's all one amazing color.
i'm loving this beautiful shade of burgundy. stunning.
I love that dress! and the colour *swooning*
I really enjoy his artwork, so much depth and gorgeous colour!!
Thank you for the comment about sass! and so sorry to hear about Pasha!! hugs to you!!
xx
callie
Hi!!I like your blog so much, really great color, I love it!
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That dress is GORGEOUS! I love that color.
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Oh this is all so deeply edible, I love this rich cassis colour.
great work from this massively talented individual. love the selection too.
This color is awesome!!!
GTBB,
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w o n d e r f u l! i feel so inspired just by seeing your selection, Mary Jo. great post. BIG hugs
I'm so excited to rock bordeaux this fall!
Love your inspired style board ... that rich wine color is so stunning!
♥ Cat brideblu
Oh, I do fancy it when one art medium inspires the art of another medium. Paintings to fashion is far more intriguing than fashion to fashion or paintings to paintings, if that makes sense. A wonderful interpretation too!
Thank you for your comment, you have such a lovely soul. And I'm terribly grateful for your patience, although I am making improvements ... it's only been 2 months and 4 days between posts, for the one I've just posted, versus my former five months!
Hope you're well.
xoxo,
S-C
Oh my gosh Mary Jo (actually just looked up and many others have used that phrase!) the colour of this painting is stunning, also love that swirling texture. The clothing is incredible, so rich and purply wine...my two faves
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