nyc in the spring: out and about

Besides Surtex, some of the most memorable stops were:

Marimekko on Fifth Avenue, the new flagship store. Pilgrimage, is the word that describes this visit. Repeat-pattern at its best. Textile print design bliss. The cherry on the top: a dear former student of mine (from SCAD), works at the store (!!!).

Habu Textiles. If fibres is something that defines you, a visit to this store is imperative. A true gem, in the smallest scale; it reminded me of these words:

"In small porportions we just beauties see;

And in short measures life may perfect be."

                                                 --Ben Jonson

NY Public Library, main branch. The Met, the Moma, the Whitney, the Guggenheim and many, many more must-see destinations, and activities, including gallery hopping.

While being out and about taking my digital images, the repeat pattern bug roamed free, reminding me of the work of Sue Gundy, whom I first learned about while pursuing my MFA studies in the late 90's. She had (and still has) a very complete body of work that stemmed from her urban digital photographs, a novelty in those days. I have always wondered, after so many years, if this is one way I could work, that is, straight from the camera to an image set up in simple repeat in Photoshop, and later printed on fabric. How would I go about resolving surface design issues in an innovative digital way, now that it seems all has been done? This very interesting question will easily become a very engaging August (2012) challenge. Can't wait.

From left to right: 1-The very talented D inside the Marimekko flagship store on Fifth Avenue. 2-Across the street from said store, an outdoor food court shaded by beautiful Marimekko umbrellas. 3-Habu galore (!!!).