I often find myself intrigued with Doug Sneyd's cartoons, like this one. Obviously, it about infidelity, but it's also more about how he is unable to make a decision.
Doug Sneyd, PLAYBOY (May 1996)
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Friday, December 8, 2023
Album Cover: Eagles - Hotel California
Album Cover
Album: Eagles - Hotel California
Released: December 8, 1976
Photographer: David Alexander
Design and Art Direction: Kosh
Location: Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd.
Source:
https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-story-behind-the-eagles-hotel-california-album-artwork-interview
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Chloe Alexander
Art Appreciation
Chloe Alexander, a printmaker based in Atlanta, Georgia, employs her art as a form of storytelling, drawing inspiration from illuminated texts, graphic novels, and children's fairy tales. Her whimsical imagery and characters aim to evoke nostalgia and familiarity in viewers, engaging them in visual narratives that transcend spoken words.
In her artistic depictions, Alexander often portrays birds and people in solitary or paired settings, using silkscreen in her printmaking to layer images with ink and paint. Her compositions, focusing on birds that could easily represent people, invite viewers to interpret and read into the stories she presents.
Alexander, who received her BFA in Printmaking in 2010 and an M.Ed. in 2014 from Georgia State University, has exhibited nationally and internationally.
In an interview, Alexander expressed pride in her current artistic journey and the ability to lead a multi-dimensional life. She mentioned being inspired by Robert Pruitt and Dawn Okoro, both Black artists in Texas. Alexander's artistic process is accompanied by a mix of NPR, her iMusic playlist, or true crime podcasts in the studio.
Close your eyes; make a wish (2022)
Use Your Imagination (2022)
Catch and Release (2022)
Sources:
https://www.thehaplessprintmaker.com/
https://www.stayhomegallery.com/chloe-alexander
https://meshartgallery.com/collections/chloe-alexander
https://www.artsy.net/artwork/chloe-alexander-dreamscape-contemporary-silkscreen-and-collage-on-paper-with-stunning-color-purple-plus-gold-plus-black-plus-white
https://gallery1202.com/art/use-your-imagination-by-chloe-alexander
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Maria de Dominici
Art Appreciation
Maria de Dominici, a prominent Maltese painter and sculptor of the Baroque-era, was born in Birgu, Malta on December 6, 1645. Raised in a family of artists, de Dominici her liking for drawing captured attention, prompting her parents to arrange for formal training under the guidance of a master.
Under the mentorship of the accomplished painter and sculptor Mattia Preti, de Dominici honed her artistic skills. Notably, Preti was renowned for his transformative work on the interior of St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, and it is believe that de Dominici assisted Preti paint the cathedral's vaults.
Nadette Xuereb, in her dissertation, highlighted that de Dominici's acclaimed was closely tied to her association with Preti and her role as a Carmelite tertiary nun. Moreover, she holds the distinction of being the first recorded female artist in Malta.
Virgin with Ss Nicholas & Roque
(Attr. to de Dominici) St. Teresa of Avila
(Attr. to de Dominici) Vision of St. Maria Maddalena de Pazzi
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/history/maltese-herstory-maltas-first-established-female-painter-was-a-bold-baroque-and-free-roaming-nun/
https://lovinmalta.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/17BAART011.pdf
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Shalom Harlow
Acting Appreciation
During my teenage years, I stumbled upon images of the Canadian model Shalom Harlow. What caught my attention was not just her Canadian citizenship, which I found pretty cool at the time, but also her impressive height of 5'11". It struck me as amusing since I'm quite short and nowhere near that stature.
Shalom Harlow, born on December 5, 1973, in Oshawa, Ontario, developed a passion for ballet, tap dancing, and jazz during her upbringing. At the age of 17, she was discovered at a Cure concert in Toronto, marking the beginning of her journey into the world of modeling. Her career blossomed, encompassing magazine covers, runway shows, and films.
In contrast to the prevailing image of supermodels during that era, Shalom Harlow was perceived as more relatable. Fashion journalist Tim Blanks aptly described her as "made for couture," earning her favor with prestigious brands like Chanel and Dior.
In 1996, Shalom and her longtime friend, model Amber Valletta, cohosted MTV's House of Style. This venture marked a transition from a successful modeling career to the realm of film. Shalom made her film debut in the 1997 Frank Oz comedy "In & Out" and went on to appear in movies such as "Head over Heels" (2001), "Happy Here and Now" (2002), "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" (2003), and "Game 6" (2005).
by Irving Penn Vogue Mark 1996
by Bruce Weber Vogue April 1993
by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://www.themoviedb.org/person/92857-shalom-harlow
https://eightydaysblack.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/day-after-day/hairy-naked-nude-celeb-shalom-harlow-6/
https://fashionweekdaily.com/shalom-harlow-fall-1997-dior-show/
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/photography/a37330236/paint-the-town-september-2021/
https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/shalom-harlow-interview-2022
https://www.vogue.com/article/shalom-harlow-best-moments-in-vogue
https://purple.fr/magazine/fw-2007-issue-8/shalom-harlow/
https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/25659/1/shalom-harlow-was-an-era-defining-90s-model
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