Who were your favourite artists/ designers when you were growing up?
Here's some of mine:
Versace - I loved all his over the top prints and colours. His designs celebrated pattern, glitz and opulence (much like the 90's I think).
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I loved Benetton not only for their wonderful coloured knitwear but also their thought provoking advertisements.
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I loved all the impressionists, in particular Monet and Pissaro.
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Japanese Woodcuts - can you see a theme happening here?
As far as artist go I think I was influenced a lot by Jasper Johns and Gustov Klimpt. Design-wise I was impressed by Vera Wang's early work. I remember seeing her first figure skating outfits and they were so shockingly clean-lined and lovely, compared to the foofie costumes that had been the norm up too that point.
ReplyDeleteLove the question, it really got me thinking, thanks.
So many influences. I too liked Sandra Boynton. I still have her book on Chocolate. I guess my most important influence is Kaffe Fasett. I love how he is so bold with colour and pattern. I don't like all of his work but I like his boldness and daring.
ReplyDeleteHi GL - I loved Klimt also. I went to the museum in Vienna in January; if you've seen his work in real life you'll know that the book reproductions are pale comparisons.
ReplyDeleteHi Munaiba - we have a mutual admiration for Kaffe!
Ken Done - good one Chris! I remember being in year 7 when Mum took me for a day trip to Myer Melbourne because Ken Done was doing an 'in-store' presentation. We lined up and had our Ken Done silk scarves and Ken Done toilet bags signed in black texta. Major fans!
ReplyDeleteI have seen Klimt's work in person and it is so much more amazing than you can imagine, compared to seeing it in books, I completely agree! Wow, to see it in Vienna, that sounds absolutely dreamy! What a great experience that must have been.
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