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High ResolutionLast image in a 3 part series that I am working on, can’t wait to show you guys the final pieces!
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Just updated my site with some new work, which will be seen in FRESH Magazine & Nomad-Chic!
Check them out here
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Bob Recine: Alchemy of Beauty
The Celebrated Hairstylist Reflects on the Aspirations Guiding His Artistry
Visionary hairstylist and artist Bob Recine sits down with filmmaker Alison Chernick in his New York studio to reflect on his friendship with Andy Warhol, the eternal quest for beauty, and collaborating with Lady Gaga on a room made entirely out of hair for one of Barneys window displays last Christmas. Growing up as part of New York’s rebellious 1970s punk scene, Recine took an early interest in urban art and music, building a vast portfolio and playing in multiple bands before translating his creative pursuits into hairdressing. Known today for his exquisite styling and sculptural coiffures, Recine has made bold statements on runways and in campaigns for the likes of Chloé, Kenzo and Jil Sander. “He is on a quest to find that transient moment of beauty,” says Chernick, likening Recine to the groundbreaking El Bulli chef Ferran Adrià. “His work transforms the medium from which it was born.” From Annie Leibovitz and Mario Testino to Irving Penn and Helmut Newton, Recine has collaborated with every major photographer, and his ‘dos have graced covers of most leading fashion publications, including W, i-D, V, Harper’s Bazaar, and every global edition of Vogue. This month, the highlights of the industry legend’s lengthy career in hairstyling, art and sculpture—including a human figure made from 60lbs of hairpins—are gathered in Freedman/Damiani’s new book, Bob Recine: Alchemy of Beauty. (via NOWNESS)
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We love these whimsical “visual performances” by Miami, FL based artist Jillian Mayer. To create these comical images, Jillian uses a wide variety of mediums, including sculpture, performance, video and photography. Her work has been garnering a lot of attention lately, including a recent cover story in Art Papers.
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Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori paints three-dimensional goldfish using a complex process of poured resin. The fish are painted meticulously, layer by layer, the sandwiched slices revealing slightly more about each creature, similar to the function of a 3D printer. (via thisiscolassal.com)
(Source: thisiscolossal.com)
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Thanks to everyone who came out to support the show, especially my cousin who drove from Somerset, Va just to surprise me! Also, the girls at Quirk did a tremendous job promoting and setting up this beautiful show. If you didn’t get a chance to see the new work no worries the show will be up for the remainder of February & I will be posting the new work later today on my website, www.emeraldgrippa.com.
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David Lynch, 1968, “The Alphabet”
(Source: video.google.com)
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Stumbled upon this video while looking through Frode & Marcus’ website.
LA VITESSE ET LA PIERRE - FILM - it is clever and beautifully done.
<3 Emerald
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High ResolutionI wanted to let you guys know I will be teaching a course at the Visual Art Center here in Richmond, Va. ‘Introduction to Classic Portraiture’ is the class and it will focus on techniques I use to render a lifelike portrait. The class starts January 12th! For more information you can click on this link http://visarts.org/adult-classes-2/ws-drawing-painting. There are so many wonderful classes available & if you feel like you may not be able to afford something you really want to take they offer tuition assistance to everyone and it is super easy to apply. Here is the link to that also http://visarts.org/adult-classes-2
<3 Emerald
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Thanks to tumblr I ran into Nicolas Santos’ collages. What I am showing above is just a small selection from his immense body of work.
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Bianca Chang is a young designer and paper artist based in Sydney, Australia. Inspired by the subtlety of tone on tone signage and the shadow-play of three-dimensional letterforms, she started working on a series of hand-cut graphic paper sculptures which she has since exhibited and continues to develop through gallery showings and private commissions.
The majority of her works are created by hand-plotting and cutting multiple sheets of 80gsm 100% recycled paper – minimising the impact of paper consumption and consciously transforming a typically disposable medium into a long term piece of art.
I wish I could see these in person. I am such a sucker for meticulous details that take hours even days to complete but look absolutely effortless. I am on the hunt for great paper cutting techniques and inspiration, that is how I found the artist above. If you know of anyone or anything I should check out please send those links my way!!
(Source: biancachang.com)
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My father, Francisco Grippa, in his latest interview about his life as an artist living in Peru.
Emerald Grippa
Scarf designer & Illustrator
www.emeraldgrippa.com
emerald.grippa@gmail.com
