Aesthetically, his suits are intriguing in their method of extending the body and hiding parts of it completely. He takes the human form and turns it into something else but not past the point of recognition.
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Nick Cave-Soundsuits
Nick Cave's work is a perfect example of the sort of work I'm interested in. I first learned about his incredible sound suits from a professor in college. His work really crosses the boundaries between art, costume, and performance. He not only pays attention to how his work looks visually but also to how the wearer will move when inside of it. Being a trained Alvin Ailey dancer himself, he has an understanding of movement and choreography and creates his work (art/costume) with these considerations in mind.
Aesthetically, his suits are intriguing in their method of extending the body and hiding parts of it completely. He takes the human form and turns it into something else but not past the point of recognition.
Aesthetically, his suits are intriguing in their method of extending the body and hiding parts of it completely. He takes the human form and turns it into something else but not past the point of recognition.
Monday, July 27, 2015
Rebecca Horn
Rebecca Horn makes these amazing garments that are not only beautiful to look at but ask questions and tell a story. They make me think about confinement, protection, hiding and being seen. The element of bondage in her work is sexy and alluring while also being close to a more uncomfortable theme of torture. Beautiful and dangerous, her work is massively appealing to me.
Unicorn 1970-2
Arm Extensions, 1968
Mechanical Body Fan, 1973-4
Pencil Mask, 1972
Finger Gloves, 1972
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