28.3.10

So, this will be the a self indulgent page on a project (circa '04?) mentioned in the before post. Just for fun. Lonnie gave me the OK in the comments. So, to forge ahead. i will write under if there were words to go along w/ the painting. You know, as designers, one wants to be as darn clear as possible.

This project was for a 95th anniversary encompassing: 95 painting in 95 hours executed as a live window display at the Texas flagship Neiman Marcus. There were 95 prepped canvas' along with to-size matching fancy frames, sporting white-out. These empty white frames installed on the white wallsin the shoe gallery were a beautiful installation - even before the paintings were added. Below notice a photo where you can see the hours and painting being 'ticked off' as time went by. We were armed with gallons of paint, brushes from a flogger to a one-hair, + stack of favored scrap for the killing + to the liking. We hoped to please every taste. i particularly like the image of me fake working. Throw in spontaneity + ability to dance around each other + a bit of loud music + you have a successful event where all 95 paintings found good homes + the money raised in the auction going to a children's charity. 

The charm of it all was to make it look as though lots of different artist had done the job. Some more finished than others. The copy-cat Klimt was one of my favorites. Reimagined here as an art director makes notes to Gustav K. asking for changes on a WIP.

It was, as Lonnie said in the comment, damn honest work
       
 
    

11 comments:

  1. What fun- Can't believe we did it, but then again most of our lives read like fiction. I loved the Klimt with post its as well. We have more footage... somewhere - Thanks for sharing! I posted some HK pictures on my blog...were doing a blogmash! Lonnie

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  2. lookslike fun...must have been grueling!

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  3. I am blown away by the vivid colors! It looks like a fun time!

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  4. Holy cow! Self-indulge away! This stuff rocks... a few of the pieces have hints of Brian Froud, and I LOVE Brian Froud.

    I'd love to see a conceptualized fantasy world from the 95/95 crew!

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  5. jayne, i have clicked, i have read. wow... how many artists were there doing this?

    yes, please indulge away. this is inspiring.

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  6. Lynne, It was Lonnie and I, crew of two, that's it. I reckon I did not make that clear?

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  7. Thank you for your comments on my blog, it's makes me soo happy.

    Your blog is, as usual, full of inspiration and I want to wish you a Happy Easter!

    Agneta, Sweden

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  8. some fabulous paintings jane...bet it was a beast but a ton of fun. love all the olor!

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  9. Wow ... Fantastic! A lot of work and so much good out of it.

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  10. Fantastic paintings in such a short time. I love the energy and color and they're good too! How many of you involved?

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