The above shot is of a beautiful antique textile I found while perusing the Chelsea flea market at 26th & 6th with my friend Matthew. Textiles and patterns heavily influence my designs. This pattern in particular is beautiful but what caught my eyes most is the dying technique. I love how harmoniously the blues and greens run together in an almost watercolor-like fashion.
To me, the gentleman crouching looking at old records epitomizes the idea of "Urban Archeology." Not to mention the shot as a whole really captures the atmosphere of the flea market.
Old books have such beautiful covers... I can only hope that my generation leaves behind as beautiful artifacts as those from the past.
Artwork at the flea--- It's amazing the things people accumulate!
After the flea market Matthew and I headed west to check out some of the amazing Chelsea galleries. Living near these galleries is such a privilege--- Whenever I am in need of inspiration I always go and check out what is being exhibited! The piece above with the taxidermies is pretty creepy. I find this new taxidermy obsession to be so strange coming from Texas and having grown up with taxidermy everywhere.
As do I, Matthew enjoys Roy Lichtenstein at the Paula Cooper Gallery on 21st. Before I begin my adoration of gallery architecture spiel, I must note the uniqueness of these Liechtenstein's--- not your typical cartoon pieces, I loved the alternative perspective one receives of Roy after seeing this exhibit. Back to gallery spaces--- I love how such austere interiors evoke a feeling of peace and purity. I would love to live in a space like this. I would change the walls as often as I pleased... Like a blank canvas the gallery spaces in chelsea offer endless interior opportunities.
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