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vincent van gogh's influence: tie between art and fashion

5/7/2014

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Vincent Van Gogh is one of my favorite painters. We share a birthday (March 30) and I am interested in his work and life. There are many a book discussing his life choices and passion for art. I have read many but ultimately, I think the most important thing is to see the works in person and experience the intensity of the subject and colors Van Gogh portrays.

The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. has several of his works so if you are nearby, stop there and take a look. I often find that the backgrounds to his subjects are as substantial as the subjects themselves. The brush strokes, the colors, the shading, the intensity ... They would make for wonderful fabric patterns to use in my design work.
Paintings: Roses (1890), La Mousme (1888), Farmhouse in Provence (1888)
The link between art and fashion is tight. I already designed a dress based on Mark Rothko's pantings and often reference paintings for inspiration on color, texture, and color combinations.

For their Spring 2012 ready-to-wear collection, Rodarte showed designs directly linked to Van Gogh's work. His paintings were turned into fabric prints, finishes, and color scheme. Aren't these lovely? 
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