Interdependence

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The canvas is of little interest without paint,

just as paint is only suffocated pigment without a canvas to set it free.

The city needs the flux of human movement for itself, selfishly, but the human too needs a structured surface as pillar and backdrop for the exertion of beauty.

But what if we were to let go of the cubicle,

to step outside the canvas frame,

and dance in free space, en plein air, infinitely?

 

 

Excerpts from the film Pina, 2011.

Trend Report: Baroque – From Art to Runways

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The Baroque period can be described as “A period of artistic  style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, architecture, literature, dance and music”. And Oh! do I lovee Baroque architecture…I feel I am in a fantasy land.

The style began around 1600 in Rome, Italy and spread to most of Europe.  It always fascinates me how some of the trends today emerge from art, history and stories from the past, and then reflect in runways, fashion and trends.

The drama of the Baroque period was captured this past Fall 2012, with bold prints, intricate patterns, and ornate details. And yes of course like many of you I fell in love with it.

It very much reflects my own personal style…elegant, understated yet no doubt  a statement piece!

And when it came to Baroque, Balmain stole the show with…

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