I am feeling much love for calligraphic, chaotic florals lately. The other day, Kurt and I were walking down 1st Ave, and I spotted a beautiful, printed, floral bag in a window which I had to stop and absorb. The flowers reminded me of the kind of batik-y roughly printed fabric you might see in an old beach house or summer cabin...washed out, linen-y, watercolor-y. Gorgeous earthy hues with imperfect edges...inky shapes meeting each other in beautiful, organic edges.
I was struck by the same feeling when I saw the gorgeous, explorative textile/fashion work of Karen Nicol...whose slightly messy, totally feminine, beautifully personal fiber and embroidery pieces seem to hold a mysterious, dark interior monologue...they're whimisical, but a bit sensuous...serious, yet artistic and gestural. A perfect example of where my mind keeps wanting to wander off to.
These are so stunning. Susy, you are a wonder.
Posted by: Persephone | Sep 22, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Wow...I love these..and I want to see the bag of which you speak! :)
As always, you put it SO well...
xo
Melis
Posted by: Melissa de la Fuente | Sep 22, 2008 at 12:33 PM
It's weird...I saw these and I thought...hey, that's something really new.
Although I like the fun style of doodly stuff...these just seemed...I don't know...different-- I like that they are a little bit emotional...less cute.
I'm really happy you guys like them...Melis, I'll try and get a pic of that bag-- been meaning to get down the street and document it for posterity. have sore throat today...so it might be tomorrow. xo!
Posted by: susy | Sep 22, 2008 at 01:26 PM
sigh...your pick. What if one *needed* to purchase?
Posted by: maryam in marrakech | Sep 24, 2008 at 05:53 AM
hey maryam! ...i don't know exactly!! but...you could send an inquiry to the artist--
www.karennicol.com
maybe she'd be able to provide for your need! : )
Posted by: susy | Sep 25, 2008 at 11:55 AM
oh wow... what a YUMMMMY post. i'm catching up on my blogs, so forgive the late comment! have missed popping over here for some inspiration! you have such a great eye :)
Posted by: cassandra | Oct 02, 2008 at 08:31 PM
Love all the florals and the updated design...love your blog!
Posted by: Yvonne | Oct 10, 2008 at 11:53 AM
how gorgeous!!!
Posted by: meandering pearl | Mar 22, 2011 at 02:24 AM