FAUVIST FRIDAY

Feeling Fauve on this Fall Friday.

I came across this painting by Mark di Suvero earlier this week as a part of his exhibition at Paula Cooper Gallery.  I'm familiar with his sculptural installations, but had never seen the Fauvist, colorful work that simultaneously draws a parallel and contrast with the rest of his hard-edged metal works.

Sweater: Thrifted

Blouse: Joe Fresh

Pants: Diane von Furstenberg

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

Caffeine: Nespresso

Photos by me.

YARNBOMBING

Yarn bombing is a form of street art, where surroundings are impermanently altered through the use of yarn.

Artist Juliana Santacruz Herrera took to the streets of Paris last year to fill the cracks with art.

Street art, including yarn bombing, is technically illegal, but who could complain about these decorative potholes?

The contrast between the grey tones of the city and the brightly colored yarn causes the viewer to stop and think about his/her surroundings, and possibly appreciate the inconsistencies.

See my previous post about Olek, a NYC-based yarn bomber who also makes the mundane beautiful by her use of yarn.

I'm wearing a dress by Candela NYC, leather Lauren Merkin clutch, vintage jewelry, and Manolo Blahnik oxfords.

All images (c) Juliana Santacruz Herrera via designboom.