art inspired: john baldessari, tedrad series: what was seen
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
I had the great pleasure to attend the press preview for John Baldessari's Pure Beauty exhibit at LACMA before it opened. I had a one on one viewing moment with this painting and Mr. Baldessari himself, sitting quietly on a bench nearby. But when I saw how tired he looked, and imaged the whole ordeal must be so taxing--especially a huge one like this, with hoards of press and then a celeb studded gala--I lost my nerve to tell him how much I liked his work. Now of course, I could kick myself.
Baldessari's road to fame was a long one, but he taught and influenced many art stars along the way. Now he's a veritable Los Angeles hero, thought to be one of the most influential living American artists. I loved the retrospective, and this painting was my favorite. It's hard to tell from the image, but the size is grand, and the red shirt seemed to dangle above my head, somehow teasing and tantalizing my mind, as if there was a message, an unknowable mystery that was close but just eluding my grasp.
Clothes however, are much more tangible and mundane. So to this end of the fashion mystique, if not mystery, I present this week's art inspired outfit. Wonderful as the Martin Margielas are, I can't bring myself to wear men's brogues, and so I offer the pretty option of these Rupert Sanderson heels. Now the question is, are you in camp pretty or camp purist?
Details: Neon Hart Suede Shirt $100 - generalpants.com.au; Maison Michel Hat $500 - colette.fr; Levi'S Curve Id Slight Skinny Black Superstretch Jeans $141 - coggles.com; Maison Martin Margiela Dégradé suede and patent-leather brogues $795 - net-a-porter.com; Rupert Sanderson Black Elbamatt Lace-up Ankle Boots $855 - rupertsanderson.com; Chloé Marcie Small leather cross-body bag $620 - net-a-porter.com; Majolie White Angel Wing Diamond Necklace Majolie Collections $535 - maxandchloe.com.
p.s. Feeling art inspired in a fashion-y kind of way? Check out the other 16 posts on artists and their inspired outfits on the right hand index under "art inspired fashion".
Labels: art inspired, John Baldessari
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
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30 Comments:
Swoon! That Chloe bag is just beautiful! :)
Thank you for introducing me to one more talented contemporary artist, Mary Jo. As for the outfit, I'll go with the pretty version, it's the style I'm comfortable with. The bag and heels are beautiful! xoxo
Ada
You might kick yourself but you also show a lovely side to yourself - and i am in both camps - what does that say about me?? xx
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love your art inspired series, Mary Jo! w o n d e r f u l! big hugs
Lovely. Mr. Baldessari once said something to the effect that, if you want to be a painter lock yourself in your studio and don't come out until you have stack of [fully realized] paintings taller than you. He has influenced so many indeed.
wonderful selection. i'm more favoured towards the pretty.
I think I'm in the pretty camp. Great post! :)
xo
Alexa
www.theshortandthesweetofit.com
How amazing! I love this painting...cannot wait to go see it! Great post! I just discovered he lives very close to me in a very interesting house...always wondered who lived there :)
This is just perfect! I would go for the pretty version myself but I do admire the purity. Oh and I would have left him alone as well. However, I'd be kicking myself later just as you :) xoxo
Gorgeous post, darling!
Love those heels!
xoxox,
CC
OH! I am soo excited to see John Baldessari on your site! Great pick!
Always love these kinds of post from you. Very inspiring. Its hard to pick, I can't choose;)
Love your blog!
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zizi
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Love your art inspired series!! Must have been a fabulous opening!! What a wonderful ode to Baldessari's Tetrad painting - I would have loved to see it in its huge full glory. I think I fall somewhere in between pure and pretty!!
AMAZZZZING collage! Love how you put all of these cool pieces together! I NEEED Them ALL!!! Happy summer!
kisses
xoThe Beckerman Girls
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Love the red top and the pumps! Fun style board!
GTBB,
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http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com
Pretty!!
for me...
I hope to have the photo snapped tomorrow at lunch and will be sending it over!!
fingers crossed nothing crazy happens.
xx
callie
nice. xo
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i love baldessari. so AMAZING you actually saw him and got to attend the opening at lacma! i think its sweet you gave him some space and a moment alone though. glad youre back my dear :) just shoot me an email whenever you want to do the painting feature!
It's really a great post as always.
Nice selection.
I think my fav is pretty.
xx
I like it, therefore I would say "very pretty"! The red shirt and the heels are gorgeous!!
Kisses
Great post!! I am most definitely in camp pretty :))))
XoXo
Plami
http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/
pretty :)
Gorgeous outfit - love the blouse!
Love that red top! great! xo
i think i'm more into "pretty." and i'm really in love with those ankle boots though they don't really look like boots to me :)
spinning-threads.blogspot.com
i really enjoyed reading about your experience getting see the artist himself have a moment with his piece. i like that this piece uses so man mediums in one cohesive statement. i would sooo wear this outfit.
I love his work, I came close to buying a print of his two years ago. I like the purist look but I'd have to keep my big hair to balance it out.
Love the touch of that necklace. Mary Jo - hope your week was better than last one!
OMG! I love those black high heeled ankle boots. Where could I shop ankle boots like those? BTW, I'm Raiyanenchaviz, aspiring fashion designer and a newbie blogger too. I really like your blog specially this post and count me in if there's a new post.see yah!
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