art inspired: friederich's monk by the sea
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Living near the ocean has given me a deeper love of seascapes, whether abstract or realistic. One of the interesting things about maritime art is how it can't help but veer into religious mysticism.
"Monk by the Sea" was painted in 1809 by Casper David Friedrich, and it inspired prose by some of the great German romantic writers {although there's debate about the actual author}. It seems so fitting as we head into fall:
'It is splendid, in infinite loneliness by the shore of the sea under a cheerless sky, to stare at a limitless expanse of water; in part, this is due to the fact that one has gone there, that one must return, that one would like to cross over, that one cannot do so; that everything belonging to life is missing and that one hears one's own voice in the roar of the tide, in the billowing of the wind, in the passing of the clouds and in the lonely cry of the birds; in part it is due to a demand which is made by the heart and by the withdrawal of nature...'
Sea inspired fashion is usually associated with the summer, but I find the moody grays, blues and blacks even more interesting for the fall and winter. The foggy/stormy colors of the ocean influenced my Fall line quite a bit (more pieces here.
modelled by Katie Osumi
I also couldn't resist adding a beautiful seascape by Alex Weinstein in my artist editions collection.
Haha, I see the sea in almost everything, including this jacket featured on Closet Visit.
Can you see yourself wearing seascape colors this fall and winter?
"Monk by the Sea" was painted in 1809 by Casper David Friedrich, and it inspired prose by some of the great German romantic writers {although there's debate about the actual author}. It seems so fitting as we head into fall:
'It is splendid, in infinite loneliness by the shore of the sea under a cheerless sky, to stare at a limitless expanse of water; in part, this is due to the fact that one has gone there, that one must return, that one would like to cross over, that one cannot do so; that everything belonging to life is missing and that one hears one's own voice in the roar of the tide, in the billowing of the wind, in the passing of the clouds and in the lonely cry of the birds; in part it is due to a demand which is made by the heart and by the withdrawal of nature...'
Sea inspired fashion is usually associated with the summer, but I find the moody grays, blues and blacks even more interesting for the fall and winter. The foggy/stormy colors of the ocean influenced my Fall line quite a bit (more pieces here.
I also couldn't resist adding a beautiful seascape by Alex Weinstein in my artist editions collection.
Haha, I see the sea in almost everything, including this jacket featured on Closet Visit.
Can you see yourself wearing seascape colors this fall and winter?
Labels: Mary Jo Matsumoto Artist Editions, Monk By the Sea
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
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I have always loved the colors associated with maritime fashion. The light blues, turquoises, etc. are just stunning.
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Oh yes, I see myself wearing seascape colours this autumn. That beautiful, featherweight dress is my favourite piece from your fall collection as well, Mary Jo. It's so elegant and effortlessly stylish and the colour is gorgeous (grey is one of my favourite colours). xo
Ada
I tend to wear sea colors in my everyday wear. I love that blue cape! xxoo :)
that painting, that quote....both got me right between the eyes, worked their way across my forehead to my ears, and now down my face and neck, relaxing everything into a softer, more relaxed version of self.
what a perfect pick.
and YOU know how i feel about THAT dress.
oh. that. dress.
love,
katie
This painting is one of my dream paintings (you know what I mean, art that you think about and obsess over... or is that just me???). And I love all the clothing- esp your grey/silver dress!
Goodness that dress you are wearing is absolute perfection. So flowy and beautiful and I love the color!
Just that phrase alone..."Maritime Art"... has me reeling in inspiration.
And, that silk dress... I can see you having a complete color range of moody, misty hues. It is a fantastic, transitional piece. Well done.
I have been on a long road trip up the coast from Santa Monica to Whistler B.C. and you have mirrored all that I have seen.
Cheers!
i love the dress katie is wearing. it's gorgeous! what a beautiful classic design! i also love that cape. i really need to get a cape for the fall! i love this ocean inspiration.
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Love sea colors :)
Lovely pieces!
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I can totally see myself in seascape colours. I particularly love that dress on you. It just dreams so beautiful and defines chic.
Lots of love from Sydney,
x Kel
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I would look for hours at that painting!!!Very beautiful!!
I definitely see myself in seascape colors this coming season!! The grey dress is gorgeous!!
Happy Wednesday, honey!!
xoxoxo
never thought of seascape in clothes, very cool!
That dress is a pure perfection. Lovely pieces.
Very chic and elegant.
Ocean inspiration : love this style.
I LOVE that dress from your line, Mary Jo! The material just ebbs and flows like the ocean - gorgeous! :)
Yes, I would wear these colors. I love the dress modeled here, very elegant dress.
The blue tones always get my attention
Lee x
Absolutely stunning post, darling!
The pieces from your collection are (no surprise) absolutely gorgeous! I am especially loving that dress... Swoon!
Your art posts are so inspired, MJ!
xoxox,
CC
The painting reminds me of Constable.
I adore that grey dress, it's heavenly.
Your dresses are beautiful. That grey one looks comfortable and so elegant! Like you I like the moody greys and the less summery sea.
Love finding out inspirations from others. I tend to be influenced by music,
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Fabulous pieces! Love them all! That dress is really gorg! :)
xoxo
Antonia
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the quote with that painting is phenomenal!
Love this and the pieces from your collection are amazing! I'm loving that dress too..so stunning. xo
This grey dress is absolutrly beautiful and the jacket in the last picture is something else. I seem to have a thing for jackets (and bags) and this one would fit me so well, i feel :-)
Love this post and love the blog.
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you are so talented... that dress is even more beautiful in real life... gorgeous!!!
beautiful!
That grey dress is stunning!
Wow, this all-gray metallic-y look is amazing!! Seriously, I'm a little blown away here!
I love the sea!!
great post, I will have to look further into the author you quoted.... and that painting is lovely. So reminds me of the sea in winter.
xx
callie
ps I can't believe it is september.... I will be out there very soon!
I love the link between the two - so innovative and that grey dress is a perfect piece plus doesnt hurt you look so lovely in it x
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Great dress! I understand why it's your fave! And I love love love the jackets!!
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You're such a beautiful person inside and out, Mary Jo. Love your dress! xo
Seascape colours, waves - absolutely, when you put it this way! And I don't even like blue colours normally. I would really love that painting if there WASN'T a person in it! Someone should paint over the monk ;)
(says former art history student)
In a word: WOW.
your fall line is beautiful, as always. that silver dress is the dress dreams are made of. glamorous yet wearable. amazing!
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