Category: Inspiration
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Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love
Without ever forgetting his Deep South roots, African-American clothing designer Patrick Kelly left his imprint on the Paris fashion world in the mid 1980’s. Kelly’s talent, drive, and the financial support of influential friends converged on his pathway to success. In 1988, he was admitted as first person of color and the first American to…
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Life, Passion, Inspiration: An Interview with Photographer Angela Wahlgren
From time to time, one stumbles across an image which captures with penetrating clarity a single moment in time. All drama has been lifted away and what remains is the visual equivalent of water from a crystalline mountain stream. Viewing photographer/poet Angela Wahlgren’s work, one gets this sense entirely. Can you tell us a little…
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The Perfection of a Single, Falling Leaf
The Wissahickon Valley in Philadelphia’s northwest corridor has inspired creatives for centuries. Following are a few gifts–in the form of words and images–bestowed to me by the wild and wonderful Wissahickon. Contemplate the perfection of a single falling leaf: unannounced, unassuming like a simple, solitary sage who’s reached his expiration. The time comes to let go,…
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Taking Risks in Art and Fashion
“I loathe fashion. I want to dress in a way that is becoming to me, whether it is the style of the hour or not. So it should be with all women, in my opinion.” -Natacha Rambova Creativity comes in handy, sometimes unexpectedly. I recently brought home a pair of wedge sandals with metallic khaki…
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Breathing New Life into a Work of Art
For a visual artist, appearances are everything. Careful care and consideration must be taken in order to create a work that is both visually stimulating and capable of producing a visceral response. Whether the finished product is two-dimensional (e.g., a photograph, painting or collage) or three-dimensional (e.g., a sculpture or piece of jewelry), an artist…
Virtually Gina 