Designer and Melange Mode contributor Sarah Holland shares her favorites from Spring Break + Scope Art Show
I was
very excited to check out Spring Break Art Show in New York for the first time. I had heard great things about
the fresh and edgy vibe of this show.
Spring
Break took place at 4 Times Square, which was previously the office for Conde Nast. This show started as a way for independent curators to have a platform for
art exhibits in spaces that were not being used in New York City.
The theme this year was Black Mirror and referenced what Oscar Wilde suggested “reveal beauty and hide the artist?”
The theme this year was Black Mirror and referenced what Oscar Wilde suggested “reveal beauty and hide the artist?”
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There was really fun energy at this show and it
seemed not overly scripted but still carefully constructed by each curator and
artist.
I
Love my life! By
Artist Rona Yefman. From installation Do you feel lucky, punk? Curated
by Maureen Sullivan
Spring
Break art installation areas featured sweeping views of the city as a backdrop
to the artists work.
I
fell in love with this installation as soon as I walked in. Curated
by Justin De Demko, Castor Gallery.
Thinking
About Everything, But Then Again, I Was Thinking About Nothing
Pieces
created using ballpoint pen lined the room, by Artist Tamara Santibanez. This
artist is known for her exceptional work at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn.
This
exhibit was a rock and roll dream come true!
All
about the details - this
installation focused on the artists semi-autobiographical bedroom.
The
inspiration behind the space was to be an archaeological site while examining
subculture rebellion through these scattered punk rock pieces – leaving the audience to have a curiosity
about who lived there. Studded
belts and faded white denim as if they were thrown on the floor replicating
band posters and albums.
They
had me at Guns N’ Roses…
I
had the biggest crush on these t-shirts!
After Spring Break I went over to Scope Art Show in Chelsea.
Scope Art Show is a internationally recognized event for many types of contemporary art. I always love attending Scope because this show has a way of featuring what is next for art and design. This show is known for featuring emerging artists.
As
soon as I walked in I was in awe of these gorgeous accessories!
Mordekai is
a luxe
avant-garde accessories collection by LA Designer
+ Stylist Ken Borochov,
The
inspiration for these pieces is drawn from the Hollywood
glamour of Cher,
Andy Warhol, and Madonna. It’s
no surprise to see that designer Ken Borochov created the pieces of some of Lady Gaga’s
iconic looks - Mordekai
created the signature claw for Lady Gaga as well as the
24-Karat
gold wheelchair.
Serious
statement pieces - obsessed
with the rainbow colored oversized ear
pieces. Mordekai
pieces have been worn by several celebrities including Madonna, Rihanna and have been featured in Vogue, V, W, Interview, and Harper’s Bazaar
Magazine.
Crystal
Verse - Installation
by Artist, Poet and Japanese Calligrapher Yuuki Kobayashi, New Wave Art Project
Pieces
of rice paper covered the floor, representative of the artist's process of
calligraphy - chaotic fragments of letters before being crystalized into
images and poetry.
People
visiting the exhibit were walking through
the installation with the paper moving everywhere and experiencing the artwork.
I
love Japanese design and it was great to meet the Artist Yuuki
Kobayashi and hear about the inspiration behind the exhibit. The pieces are an interesting blend ancient + modern art using poetry, calligraphy, and images.
My
last stop was the Miami gallery Markowicz Fine Art - I loved seeing them at Scope Miami during Art
Basel!
This
gallery has great contemporary pieces. LA
/ Paris based Artist Kai uses street art to enhance the message of pop-culture
images in his artwork, which can be seen in his Lost Values pieces
I was
so excited to see this denim sculpture piece by French Contemporary Artist
Richard Orlinski, I am a huge fan of his work!
This
artist is known for creating wild life sculptures using epoxy and resin
transparent materials.
Loved
the denim –
with the hand painted technique, I would totally wear these with heels!
Until
next time NYC…
X
